African proverbs, meanings and lessons

African proverbs are rich in wisdom and advice. The more you think through them, the better you learn and appreciate their value. Below are another set of proverbs in our poems and arts category.

African proverbs 1: “Red pepper is hot yet maggot is in it” Life is a challenge.

Do you know? Life is full of challenges that we have to deal with on a daily basis. Sometimes we want to have an easy passage through life, but it cannot be.
Even though the world is full of challenges and we complain, no one wants to die.

We have to adjust to the situation in which we find ourselves. I am here to encourage you to be strong. Never lose your guard in an effort to make.

I have challenges, and so are you. Let us learn from the maggot who would not complain but learn to live a peaceful life is red hot pepper. In so doing, life would become easier to live in times or hardship. This proverb is to encourage you through the day’s troubles and challenges.
Never give up, until success smiles at you.

African Proverbs 2: “A baobab tree is big and famous but it cannot be used for making charcoal”

There is a saying in our language that “A baobab tree is big and famous but it cannot be used for making charcoal”. This teaches that we are different and have our abilities inherent in us as individuals.

We are unique in every respect and so are our abilities. What brilliant people can do is different from what short people can do.

The tall man cannot be compared to the fat person.  They all have their strength and weaknesses.

God has given each of us a unique talent which, it’s up to you and me to find and develop.

African proverbs 3: “A hunting dog never catches a lion”

“A hunting dog never catches a lion”… is a very accurate statement that cannot be disproved. It is not just possible that a dog would be able to catch or attack a lion and succeed. A dog can never overpower a lion either.
Please never look for trouble from those whom you cannot overpower. If you do, you shall reap the fruit thereof.
Some people are used to looking for troubles that are beyond them. Please stay away from the big guns in whatever you do.
For example, do not go about challenging your superior at work. Have you heard this before?

“If you trouble, trouble would trouble you” This is my sincere advice to those who are looking for trouble.

Well, you may call it a warning if you so wish.

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We hope these African proverbs, meanings, and lessons help you make good choices.