answersLogoWhite

0

He who brings kola brings life.

This has multiple meanings. Kola is life, as it comes from Life. Life is seen not just in the offering, but also shown in the gathering of friends or family. The bonds made when breaking Kola also appear.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What proverb does the author quote about a moonlit night in Things Fall Apart?

The author quotes the Igbo proverb "When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk." This proverb in "Things Fall Apart" is used to describe how a beautiful moonlit night tempts someone to enjoy the outdoors, even if they are usually confined by their limitations.


A toad does not run in the daytime for nothing?

A toad does not run in the daytime for nothing is an African proverb used by Chinua Achebe in his book, Things Fall Apart. This proverb is used to mean that everything happens for a reason.


Which of these aspects of things fall apart might lead you to make inferences regarding?

Not enough information. Regarding what? See related questions.


What is the meaning of the proverb it is more difficult and more bitter when a man fails alone in things fall apart?

When a man fails alone, it is more likely that the man will be blamed for the failure. When a man fails with others, it is more likely that the circumstances will be blamed for the failure. A failure of self is more damning than a failure due to circumstance.


Was Things Fall Apart worth reading?

Yes. Things Fall Apart is one of my favourite books, and has provided much understanding into all human behaviour. My favorite quote from this book is "An old woman is always uneasy when dry bones are mentioned in a proverb," which I have used at least a dozen times since I first read the book.


What does a toad does not run in the daytime for nothing have to do with Things Fall Apart?

This proverb highlights the importance of understanding cultural beliefs and customs to avoid misunderstandings or misjudgments. In "Things Fall Apart," the clash of cultures between the Igbo people and colonial forces demonstrates how misinterpretations can lead to conflict and the erosion of traditional ways of life. Just as the toad's behavior is misunderstood by those unfamiliar with its habits, the Igbo culture is often misinterpreted and devalued by the colonizers.


What is the word meaning to go off course?

tangent might be better. "divergence" is more about things moving apart divergence


Who says this proverb in Things fall apart When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk?

No character in the book says it. However, it is described as just a saying used by the Ibo people to discribe how much fun the people would have on moonlit nights.


Who is anteo and what happens to him from Things Fall Apart?

There is no such character in Things Fall Apart.


What does the proverb a child's fingers are not scalded by a piece of hot yam which its mother puts into its palm tell us about ibo customs and beliefs in things fall apart?

People believe that in following the decisions of the Gods and Goddesses, they will not be punished, even if they may have to do unpleasant actions.


Are wedges used to break things apart?

sometimes but it can pull things apart too.


Why is things fall apart literature?

Things Fall Apart is a book, which counts as literature.

Trending Questions
How much money does Gary Lineker get paid? What is wrong with Artemis mother? Was Napoleon Bonaparte Catholic? What could be the problem if your car sputters a little when you drive it then shut it off for less than 15 minutes and start it back up? How much does it cost to replace the transmission in a 2000 jetta? What is the difference between an archetype and a motif? Who inspired Leonardo da vinci to invent? What do you do after you beat all 6 Kanto people in soul silver? What are the costs of utility bills for a 2 bed apartment in Leeds. Would like to know an estimate per month there will be 2 people occupying all bill are metered both work 9-5 mon-fri? In art what is a repeated pattern or theme called? Why does king arthur ignore lancelot and guenever's affair? You were caught stealing at your work while you were on cashier They caught you on camera and said you have 14 counts of stealing which added up to 2780 This is your first time and you are scared? What school did Georgia o'keeffe the artist go to? English inventor who discovered a way to produce paper negatives in 1839 the basis of modern photography? Did pablo Picasso have a nickname? Can you increase durability of latex paint. I tried 2 coats of poly but it turned yellow in only a couple of years. can you mix latex enamel and poly? Who was the of the king who rejected violence and embrace Buddhism? What are the list and pictures of knitting stitches? How do you conduct an experiment on what makes soda pop fizz? What martial art begins with the letter O?