An Oprah Book about the power of proverbs, how they evolve over time, and the wisdom of various cultures in Africa.It has been said that a proverb is a short sentence based on long experience.Whether
The Book of African Proverbs collects over 1,500 of the best, most profound and illuminating proverbs from Africa, its nations and its people.Back in the 19th century, Africa was often referred to as
African Proverbs as Epistemologies of Decolonization calls for a rethinking of education by engaging African proverbs as valuable and salient epistemologies for contemporary times. The book addresses
African Proverbs as Epistemologies of Decolonization calls for a rethinking of education by engaging African proverbs as valuable and salient epistemologies for contemporary times. The book addresses
Young men and women of today pay little or no attention to words of wisdom from their ancestors. However, as they grapple with overwhelming challenges in their communities, they yearn for anchors in t
My Mother’s Words is the first in a series of five volumes of work on African proverbs. It is a special edition book focusing on my life with my mother as I was growing up. It contains a collection of
African cultural heritage, passed on from generation to generation, has been a source of guidance for African communities in times of peace, uncertainty, birth, life, and death. In Understanding Organ
Malunga builds on the African concept of personhood and community known as ubuntu and draws on insights from the wisdom contained in African proverbs. He discusses the stages of spiritual development,
To the 314 proverbs and fables from Bali Nyonga in the North Western Region of Cameroon that Fochang collected for the 2001 first edition (Wisdom of African Sages), he has added more from other Africa
A collection of proverbs, fables, riddles, songs, poetry, and quotes shares uplifting and empowering African wisdom from around the world, and includes such tidbits as, "Do not look for speed in a che
Proverbs and the African Tree of Life is Dorothy BEA Akoto-Abutiate’s argument that African folk sayings must be seen as the full-blown tree on to which the Biblical Proverbs can be “grafted” (that is
This handsome palm-size volume presents a chorus of voices filled with jubilation, with memorable quotes from black writers, poets, athletes, entertainers, philosophers, and leaders. A treasury of Af
