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Ese ne tekrema.

“The teeth and the tongue fight, yet they still work together to help the mouth eat.”

Even close partners who sometimes clash must still cooperate for their shared wellbeing.

— Traditional Ghana Wisdom, Ghana

Source: Traditional Ghana proverb, public-domain oral tradition

More Proverbs from Ghana

Ti koro nko agyina.

“One head does not go into council.”

Wisdom grows through consultation — big decisions need many minds, not one alone.

Source: Traditional Ghana proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Woforo dua pa a na yɛpia wo.

“When you climb a good tree, you are given a push.”

People rally to support those pursuing a worthy or honest goal.

Source: Traditional Ghana proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Praye, sɛ woyi baako a na ebu; wɔkabom a emmu.

“Take one broom straw away and it breaks; bound together, they do not break.”

Individuals are fragile alone, but united they gain strength.

Source: Traditional Ghana proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Nsateaa nyinaa nnyɛ pɛ.

“All fingers are not the same.”

People differ in ability and character, and each has their own worth.

Source: Traditional Ghana proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Obi nkyerɛ akwadaa Nyame.

“Nobody teaches a child who God is.”

Awareness of a higher power is considered innate, not something that must be taught.

Source: Traditional Ghana proverb, public-domain oral tradition

Ɔkɔtɔ nwo anomaa.

“A crab does not give birth to a bird.”

Children naturally resemble their parents in character as well as appearance.

Source: Traditional Ghana proverb, public-domain oral tradition