"The family that works together builds a ..." - Nigerian Proverb

“The family that works together builds a house that no storm can destroy.”

- Nigerianunity

Meaning

Families and communities that unite in labor create unshakeable foundations.

Igbo communal house-building traditions bring extended families together. Homes built collectively withstand both literal and metaphorical storms.

Origin

Nigerian

Language

Igbo

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