“Small thing no be thing when we come together.”
(Meaning: Unity is strength)
“Life be like bicycle, you need balance to move forward.”
“Man no fit chop okro soup and keep mouth clean.”
(Meaning: You can’t engage in something and expect to remain unaffected)
“Good tin no dey cheap, but e dey worth am.”
(Meaning: Good things may come with a cost, but they are worth it)
“Snake wey no show hin nyash, go show hin nyash for market.”
(Meaning: Someone who is quiet may surprise you with their actions later)
“No rush to kill yourself na wetin make you run dey catch smoke.”
(Meaning: Don’t rush into things without thinking)
“Person wey chop belleful no dey know how person wey dey hungry dey feel.”
(Meaning: Someone who is satisfied may not understand the struggles of those in need)
“If rain beat you for market, e go beat you for road.”
(Meaning: If you face challenges in one area, be prepared for them in other areas as well)
“Sun go shine on top everybody head, but e no go shine forever.”
(Meaning: Everyone experiences success, but it may not last)
“The one wey dem give monkey, e no want, na the one wey you hide dem go dey find.”
(Meaning: People often desire what they can’t have)
“Person wey dey throw stones, make sure say him house no dey near glass.”
(Meaning: Be careful when criticizing others, as you may have flaws too)
“Two heads dey better pass one, especially if na coconut.”
(Meaning: Two minds are better than one, especially when facing complex situations)
“If you laugh me for now, I go cry you for night.”
(Meaning: Be careful how you treat others, as the tables may turn)
“The thing wey dey sweet goat e dey kill am slowly.”
(Meaning: Sometimes, indulgence can lead to harm)
“Old age na blessing, but small small na wetin dey show.” SHORT INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES ABOUT HARD WORK
(Meaning: Aging is a blessing, but it comes gradually)
“Goat wey stand for rain, na wetin make am catch cold.”
(Meaning: Being in an unfavorable situation can lead to negative consequences)
“E no dey hard to break palm kernel; e dey hard to break palm kernel inside belle.”
(Meaning: It’s easier to solve problems from afar than from within)
“Person wey open eye for morning, no go fit sleep for afternoon.”
(Meaning: Being vigilant early on prevents potential problems)
“Even water wey dey boil, if no reach boiling point, e no go turn to steam.”
(Meaning: Patience is needed to achieve desired results)
“Person wey talk say water no get enemy, never jam busy river before.”
(Meaning: Water can be destructive when not handled with caution)
“Breeze fit blow fowl nyash open.”
(Meaning: Unexpected events can reveal hidden truths)
“E better make pikin scatter your pot of soup instead of you scatter your whole life.”
(Meaning: It’s better to prioritize what truly matters rather than material possessions)
“Person wey no sabi road, no dey waka alone.”
(Meaning: Seek help or guidance when in unfamiliar territory)
“Na small time you go know who be who.”
(Meaning: True character is often revealed over time)
“Person wey no fit hear word, go feel am.”
(Meaning: Someone who doesn’t listen to advice or instructions will face consequences)
“Na who wear shoe know where e dey pinch am.”
(Meaning: Only the one experiencing a situation knows the true difficulty)
“No matter how the rainbow fine, e still dey form from rain.”
(Meaning: Beauty often arises from challenging situations)
“Person wey get oil for hin head, no go fear rain.”
(Meaning: Having confidence or resources can overcome obstacles)