It is no exaggeration to say that Africa abounds in "rich" proverbs whose contributions to the oral literature of the continent are remarkable. From the East to the West, North, Central, and West, all the thousands of ethnic groups have proverbs that make them linguistically unique.

The proverbs are attributes that the people cherish. Do you know what it takes for the user of an African proverb to convey much information with little effort? Evidence shows that the courts of the traditional rulers (chiefs or kings) are revered because of the manner in which the traditional spokesmen or linguists manipulate proverbs to convey wisdom. What will be your reaction if you were told:

"Two rams cannot drink from the same bucket at the same time. They will lock horns"?

Imagine the significance of these proverbs to African oral literature and how African folklore depends on proverbs and you will not be far from getting to know why there is need for a project of the sort I have done, which brings together proverbs from different parts of Africa for your reading and appreciation.

I welcome you to my Web site, which showcases the result of my exploration of issues on Africa in the English 351 (Hypertext) class in spring 2004.

The collections here are authentic African proverbs that speak volumes for the diverse linguistic and cultural resources that Africa has. Here is an opportunity for you to entertain your brains.