Selected African Proverbs: From the Igbo people of Eastern Nigeria

by Uzoma Azuonye

Selected African Proverbs is a collection of proverbs from the Igbo people of Eastern Nigeria. Igbo people traditionally use proverbs in their conversation, ceremonies and in the course of doing business. Some of the proverbs in this collection first appeared in print in Chinua Achebe's iconic novel, Things Fall Apart. These proverbs, rich in humor, wisdom and exotic flavor are bound to appeal to readers eager to explore quotes and wise sayings from a very unique African perspective. With nearly two hundred proverbs in this collection, there is hardly any life situation that has not been covered. The book is written in English and Igbo languages with the author's notes explaining each proverb and possible appropriate uses. According to the reviewer Faridah Nasozi for Reader's Favorite, "Selected African Proverbs: From the Igbo People of Eastern Nigeria by Uzoma Azuonye is your ultimate reference for African wisdom through proverbs. These proverbs give a view of life as seen through the wise eyes of the Igbo elders. Some of the proverbs are inspirational, some offer encouragement, while others simply share amazing words of wisdom. The proverbs are hard hitting, full of advice and fun to read. So if you are looking for sage words based on African traditional values, look no further. Selected African Proverbs: From the Igbo People of Eastern Nigeria has a remarkable collection of proverbs from West Africa and you will surely find at least one to address every situation.

30 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 24, 2014