Thanks to close communal ties in traditional African villages, village paths often to the home of a relative. The meaning of this Abanyala proverb is that when walking a difficult path, keep walking as it leads to home, meaning where one finds their peace. Therefore, chances are that those who do come to your aid in a time of need are those close to you. The moral in this proverb reminds us of the importance of family.
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