The eye of a crow boiled at the new moon brings good luck for the New Year. ~Nigerian Proverb
Bad luck for one man is good luck for another. ~African Proverb
He who moves with each day is better than another who waits for luck. ~African Proverb
The worm that exposes itself on the ground is waiting for a lucky bird to devour it. ~African Proverb
When bad luck chooses you as a companion, even a ripe banana can remove your teeth. ~African Proverb
Don't travel under another's lucky star. ~Swahili proverb
What is bad luck for one man is good luck for another. ~Ashanti Proverb
When your luck deserts you, even cold food burns. ~Zambian Proverb
If the palm of the hand itches it signifies the coming of great luck. ~Lesotho Proverb
It is the fortunate person that the physician undertakes to help. ~Nigerian Proverb
That which brings misfortune is not big. ~Nigerian Proverb
He who runs after good fortune runs away from peace. ~African Proverb
Every misfortune is a blessing. ~African Proverb
One who causes others misfortune also teaches them wisdom. ~African Proverb
To neglect one's ancestors would bring ill-fortune and failure in life. ~African Proverb
The blindness of that one is his good fortune. ~Swahili Proverb
Misfortune does not restrict his visits to one day. ~Ghanaian Proverb
Stolen things bring in misfortune. ~Kikuyu Proverb
The misfortune that comes into town does not wear a turban. ~Beninese Proverb
When I think of the others's misfortunes, I forget mine. ~Algerian Proverb
Misfortune of soup made of shanks and feet. ~Xhosa Proverb
You cannot take away someone's luck. ~Kenyan Proverb
The hyena said, "It is not only that I have luck, but my leg is strong." ~Masai Proverb
The lucky eagle kills a mouse that has eaten salt. ~Ugandan Proverb
African Proverbs for Weddings, Marriage and LoveThis eBook contains many African proverbs on love and marriage. Some proverbs are very sweet and romantic while others are tongue in cheek and almost making fun of love and romance.
