My People Say

A forest bird cannot fly in the savannah. --Yoruba proverb
Everyone has a comfort zone

MY PEOPLE SAY--NIGERIAN PROVERB OF THE WEEK

"Money for hand, back for ground"

Like a sensible prostitute, get paid in advance in uncontrolled circumstances.

MY PEOPLE SAY--NIGERIAN PROVERB OF THE WEEK

"The bride we meet at the party always wants to party--and sooner or later requests a divorce." -- Yoruba proverb

MY PEOPLE SAY--NIGERIAN PROVERB OF THE WEEK

"Money for hand, back for ground." Nigerian English

i.e., like a prostitute, one will do things only after certain assurances are complete.

MY PEOPLE SAY--NIGERIAN PROVERB OF THE WEEK

"Slowly, slowly defeats quickly!" Tiv people, Benue State

MY PEOPLE SAY--NIGERIAN PROVERB OF THE WEEK

"When the hyena drinks, the dog can only watch."

MY PEOPLE SAY--NIGERIAN PROVERB OF THE WEEK

"If a snake fails to show its venom, children will use it to tie firewood." Igbo proverb


Sometimes it's necessary to be aggressive to defend one's abilities and capabilities.

MY PEOPLE SAY--NIGERIAN PROVERB OF THE WEEK

"When two elephants fight, the grass gets trampled" -- Nigerian English
When two important people quarrel, stay out of the way! It's the little ones who get caught up in the trouble that lose out!

MY PEOPLE SAY--NIGERIAN PROVERB OF THE WEEK

"It is your enemies who make you." For they force you to use your wits and excel--your friends and loved ones are content with you as you are!