6 Igala Proverbs (Ita Alu Igala) You Need to Know
'Proverbs are the palm oil with which words are eaten' Chinua Achebe. As with most cultures, Igala people have a myraid of proverbs the elderly ones use to teach children/youths important life lessons. The proverbs are usually handed down by word of mouth like most folk lores. Unfortunately, just like folk lores, proverbs are becoming a forgotten aspect of our culture in our ever present quest to become more 'modern'. And so in this post I've collected 6 Igala proverbs that should definitely not be forgotten. Number 1 is my favorite. NB: remember that proverbs have deeper meanings than their literal translations, so think on each one to derive its ultimate meaning. 1. Ame amola kolawn kpai ame amola koja ko Meaning: no matter how intelligent you are, you learn from others 2. Akamagbochukwumoto Alimakachukwuobijo Meaning: a child that fails to take correction severally will perish. An elder that refuses to correct will perish. 3. Iko koma defu iche...