We all know that Naija pidgin English is the purest across the continent in terms of fluidity and sweetness grin, here we have compiled some hilarious proverbs for your delight;
- (Pigin) Na over skill dey make monkey hang for tree cheesy----- (English) Too much effort will always backfire cheesy
- (Pigin) Fowl when e enter area when e nor know, na one leg e take dey stand cheesy----- (English) If you find yourself in an unfamiliar territory, you should be fully alert grin
- (Pigin) Head wey nor need pillow give am block grin------ (English) If someone doesn't want peace, give him war grin
- (Pigin) At all at all na witch market wink------- (English) At the very least, try to gain some advantage
- (Pigin) Na wise man dey count the number of time him mess before he go poo grin grin---- (English) The wise will cross check all circumstances leading to an act, before making a decision grin
- (Pigin) Any body wey carry him own head come say make them use am break coconut, him go for follow chop am wen them they chop am grin grin grin------ (English) Whoever presents his own head to break a coconut would not be able to partake in the eating of it
- (Pigin) If person too tey for party, e go follow dem wash plate ------- (English) Don't outstay your welcome
- Cow wey dey ginger to fallin America to come back as Corn Beef ------- (English) Just be patient. or Let the game come to you. or Don't rush.
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