African Proverbs

This compilation presents a glimpse into the cultural and linguistic diversity of Africa.

• 2,000+ proverbs from across the length and breadth of Africa

• Proverbs from 125+ categories of languages, countries and ethnic groups of Africa

The proverbs are drawn from the A to Z of African countries, languages and ethnic groups: from Acholi and Akamba to Zinza and Zulu. From Tunisia in the north to South Africa, from Senegal in the west to Kenya in the east, and many other countries and cultures in between!

This enlightening compilation will energise you, inspire you, delight you, humble you, awaken you, and entertain you. Let its light illuminate your life and the lives of those around you.

Read it at home, quote from it in your workplace, take it with you when you travel, gift it to your colleagues, and share it with your loved ones!

The proverbs in this app have been compiled by Madanmohan Rao, an author and consultant from Bangalore. He is the editor of five book series spanning 15 books, including four books on proverbs & quotes.

This app brings beauty and inspiration into your life. The app brings up proverbs for multiple uses, and can be refreshed to see different messages at specified times of the days as alerts and reminder.

This compilation bridges the gap between tradition and modernity, and brings the wealth of African wisdom into the digital media of the 21st century. The app can be used in multiple creative ways, eg. to take a photograph with the African Proverb appearing as a caption!