Yoruba proverbs

Oyekan Owomoyela (2005)

A comprehensive collection of over 5000 up-to-date Yoruban proverbs, introducing the reader to Yoruban cultural beliefs and the importance of Nigeria's oral tradition.

The proverbs are arranged by 5 sections; The good person, the fortunate person (or the good life), relationships, human nature, rights and responsibilities & truisms.

Each proverb includes the Yoruban script, English translation and equivalent English version.

YOR VOCAB 1 Open access