When the palm tree bends, it doesn't break. Marriage can be like that too, bending without snapping, just like Idris Okoya's private celebration
Naija Proverbs
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Naija Proverbs
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Proverbs from across Nigeria, explained
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old ones say, ‘the child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.’ reminds us why culture must hold us together not push us apart
No matter how far a river flows, it never forgets its source. means always remember your beginning
When the moon sleeps, the stars shine brighter. means sometimes troubles open way for new opportunities.
When water enters your mouth, it does not tell the fish — means people don’t always share their troubles openly
Old people say: "He who pays the piper calls the tune." Meaning, the one who provides money controls the affairs. See how true this one still dey for work places
Naija talk say 'A man who pays attention to his character will never be broke'. Timi Dakolo talk self-respect for relationship, e clear say character matter pass anything else
No condition is permanent, as they say for here – all rain no thunder no rain no lightning. patience na real deal
proverb say if to fish belong to river, e no go die for water, true talk
When the drum beats slow, even the tortoise walks carefully. Peller's awkward moment in Barbados na reminder say no marriage perfect.
old proverb: 'no condition is permanent' means everything wey bad today fit change tomorrow
proverb: if the river dries, the fish will seek another home. change is part of life
‘Wisdom does not come overnight’ - reminds us patience must always be part of the process
When the child drives the parents car, story don change for Lagos streets
No matter how far water pass bridge, e go still find river' talk true for every new start
Old proverb say if river no dry, fisherman no go chop. True for this life matter
a wise man once said: 'you do not climb a tree to catch a fish.' patience and strategy go hand in hand
A man who uses his hands is a craftsman, a man who uses his tongue is a master of mischief. Sometimes silence says more than words.
proverb: 'he who learns, teaches.' na truth, e no end for anybody body knowledge
When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk - small opportunity fit make person try new thing