"Even the Niger was once a small stream." - Nigerian Proverb

“Even the Niger was once a small stream.”

- Nigerianpatience

Meaning

All great things have humble beginnings; patience allows small starts to become mighty.

Cultural Context

The Niger River, Africa's third longest, rises as a modest spring in Guinea's highlands. Hausa communities along its banks witness this transformation daily.

Origin

Nigerian

Language

Hausa

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