African Proverbs in Bayelsa State of Nigeria precisely in the Southern part of Nigeria
GOODHEAD S. T.@stgoodhead710477
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1. "Kala kiri kala kou"
- "Every action has consequences."
2. "Bouye koro, bouye kiri"
- "Patience and perseverance lead to success."
3. "Weripen mo fini kou"
- "Don't judge someone by their appearance."
4. "Owe ni gbo, owe ni kou"
- "Wisdom is the greatest wealth."
5. "Kemobou ni sai" - "A good name is better than wealth."
6. "Fi gbo, fi kou"
- "What you say, you will see."
7. "Ateke gbo, ateke kou"
- "Unity is strength."
8. "Kiri kiri, kou kiri"
- "Little by little, success comes."
9. "Bouye ni kou, bouye ni gbo"
- "Patience leads to understanding."
10. "Weripen mo kiri kou"
- "Don't look down on someone's struggles."
These proverbs emphasize Ijaw values like:
- Resilience, diligence and perseverance.
- Unity, love and cooperation.
- Wisdom and understanding.
- Fairness and empathy.
- Patience and long-term thinking.
