Ghanaian Proverbs and Sayings

54 Ghanaian sayings collected from Ghana — 50 proverbs, 3 quotes, 1 short story. Including Akan and Ashanti proverbs.

• When a woman is hungry, she says, "Roast something for the children that they might eat.".Proverb · Ghana
• When a king has good counselors, his reign is peaceful.Proverb · Ghana
• When the fool is told a proverb, its meaning has to be explained to him.Proverb · Ghana
• When you are rich, you are hated; when you are poor, you are despised.Proverb · Ghana
• Why Anansi Has Eight Thin LegsA Ghanaian short story. Once upon a time, a long time ago, there lived a spider named Anansi. Anansi's wife was a very good cook.Short story · Ghana
• Wood already touched by fire isn't hard to set alight.Proverb · Ghana

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