The proverbs quiz

A proverb is a short popular saying of unknown authorship, expressing some general truth or superstition embodying commonly held ideas and beliefs. Proverbs are found in most cultures, and are often very ancient. Proverbs are part of every spoken language and folk literature, originating in oral tradition. Often a proverb is found with variations in many different parts of the world. Literate societies dating to the ancient Egyptians have collected proverbs. It was in this vein that some Nigerians decided to find out how abreast the citizenry were with common English proverbs. The organisers unfortunately forgot to realise that every African has a dual identity. The African is first a native of his African ethnic group and secondly an European via whichever language bequeathed by colonialism. Therefore, in whichever endeavour, the conception originates from the mother-tongue experience before they are expressed in foreign languages where and when applicable. Hence in this proverb contest in Nigeria, the contestants completely confounded organisers with their pretty intelligent responses. Here is what one of the contestants' responses were when asked to complete the following proverbs during the quiz show. Trust Nigerians as smart and aggressive people. They are practical and straightforward hitting the nail on the head. A rolling stone .......................Na person push am. A stitch in time......................Dey prevent further tear tear. Birds of the same feather.....Na the same mama born dem. One good turn.......................Na power steering be that. A bird in hand.......................Na Christmas chicken food be that. He who laughs last........ ......Na 'mumu'. Why him no catch the joke at the

first time and laugh when others dey laugh? The patient dog...................Na hunger go kill am.

If the bird does not fly.........Na it dey standstill

What will be the score? Grade here [………………………………….]