Simple insightful moral sayings and counsel from our forefathers. Get to know similar proverbs and the meaning of the Luhya proverb: Aha omwana yeha olwoba shiarulangaho tawe
Aha omwana yeha olwoba shiarulangaho tawe in English
A child frequents the spot where he uprooted a mushroom.
Similar proverbs from across the Luhya
- Aho omuhele yeha obwoba shaburanga nalahenga
Meaning of the proverb
Why is person so and so tied to a certain situation or relationship in spite of, what to your eyes and many others, finding it hard to explain? Well, as the Swahili say, nyuki hufuata asali. The bee goes after or follows honey; it must just be that they are benefiting in ways unknown to you that make it hard for them to detach. Similarly bwoba, wild mushroom, being the rare delicacy they are, where they are found remains a secret to whomever chances upon them.
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Coming from all over mulembe, these proverbs express deeply held beliefs shared by the different Luhya subtribes. Get to know more about this African culture.