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BY Nduta Waweru, 1:30pm July 27, 2018,

11 African proverbs you did not know you needed

by Nduta Waweru, 1:30pm July 27, 2018,
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Africa’s literature, both oral and written, is rich in terms of wisdom and diversity.

One of the most used oral literature forms is proverbs, which could be applied to different scenarios, whether serious or fun.

The proverbs are also full of imageries and language styles that would leave many impressed and amazed.

The trick with the proverbs was to know when and how to execute them so that they could have the most impact.

Here are some of the African proverbs you did not know you needed.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: July 27, 2018

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