"He who holds the drum dictates the rhyth..." - Nigerian Proverb

“He who holds the drum dictates the rhythm.”

- Nigerianleadership

Meaning

Whoever controls the resources or platform sets the pace for everyone else.

Yoruba talking drums are instruments of power, used to communicate messages and set the pace for community gatherings and ceremonies.

Origin

Nigerian

Language

Yoruba

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Nigerian

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