Explore all the 83 inspirational African proverbs about FOOD. These motivating African wisdom will change your perspective on Food (Showing 1 - 10 of 83)

"If the eaters of enkokonte say they eat soap, you do not doubt it."

Congo African Tribe Proverbs: Swahili Tribe

"If people would eat Koko raw, they would eat it behind the bush (i.e., in the country, not in the town)."

Congo African Tribe Proverbs: Swahili Tribe

"I went to the market and turned aside to eat Uyo (a cake of fruit like mango) Uyo of the market took me unwittingly with its sweetness."

Congo African Tribe Proverbs: Swahili Tribe

"If ears could stir boiled meat, one would call the pig."

Congo African Tribe Proverbs: Swahili Tribe

"I almost killed the bird! (said the sportsman). No one can eat 'almost' in a stew (i.e., almost never made a stew - was the reply.)"

Congo African Tribe Proverbs: Swahili Tribe

"Had Odmoirifa aught to eat, he would not dig for crabs."

Congo African Tribe Proverbs: Swahili Tribe

"Don't buy salt if you haven't licked it yet."

Congo African Tribe Proverbs: Swahili Tribe

"Before cooking, one must have provisions."

Congo African Tribe Proverbs: Swahili Tribe

"A real family eats the same cornmeal."

Congo African Tribe Proverbs: Swahili Tribe

"A child needs to know the price of bread whilst his parents are still alive."

Congo African Tribe Proverbs: Swahili Tribe