₦airaland Forum

1} PROVERB-A kii leku meji ka ma pofo, Eni ba leku meji a pofo.
TRANSLATION-One does not chase two rats and avoid coming up with nothing.
MEANING-Never try to go in two directions at once.
2} PROVERB-A kii pe ki osika se e osika wo o
TRANSLATION-One does not dare a wicked person to do his worst.
MEANING-Never tempt evil people to do their evil.
3} PROVERBS-A kii ri adie nile ka da agbado fun aja.
TRANSLATION-One does not see chickens about and throw one's corn to the dog.
MEANING-Always direct help where it will be appreciated and where it will do some good.
4} PROVERB-A kii ri ekun ka to ekun
TRANSLATION-One does not see the look on a leopards face and then taunt the leopard.
MEANING-It is foolish to needlessly invite disaster on one's own head.
The few examples I gave are typical examples of the African proverb.Proverb are a type of folklore. They are wise or apt sayings meant to deliver strong messages. Proverbs are either used to advice,correct,discipline or warn. The African culture is a very rich culture. The proverb in one culture can also be found in another culture.This shows that we are still united in a way and that we still believe in the same moral principles.It is important that we learn to appreciate our culture and learn to speak our language and most importantly learn to make use of our proverbs.
ADEBOWALE TOLULOPE,
MASS COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT,
CALEB UNIVERSITY,
IMOTA LAGOS.

The African culture has always been a rich one.Culture is simply the way of life of a group of people and it is also the complex whole of man's knowledge,beliefs,arts,custom,technology,etc transmitted from generation to generation.The Eyo festival in lagos state has brought people from far and wide.The Eyo festival like every other festival is an indigenous,extra mundane,bottom up communication.The fact the the Lagos state governor suppots the festival and ensures that our culture and tradition continues is something to commend him for bacause it is important that the African way of life is kept active.
The pictures shown are magnificent and very colourful and as we say in Lagos state- EKO O NI BAJE OO!!!
ADEBOWALE TOLULOPE,
MASS COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT,
CALEB UNIVERSITY,
IMOTA, LAGOS.