"The drummer and the dancer are one; neit..." - Nigerian Proverb

“The drummer and the dancer are one; neither succeeds without the other.”

- Nigerianunity

Meaning

Great achievements require harmonious partnership between complementary roles.

Yoruba ceremonial performances depend on perfect synchrony between drummer and dancer. Neither art form exists independently.

Origin

Nigerian

Language

Yoruba

“The pestle cannot work without the mortar.”

Nigerian

“The song sounds best when all voices join in.”

South African

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