Bamoun Proverbs

Bamoun Proverbs carry the courtly wit of Cameroon’s Bamum Kingdom. Shaped by Sultan Njoya’s era and the Bamum script of Foumban, they prize diplomacy, respect for elders, and clever speech.

Even if a baby seems unpleasant to look at, his mother never refuses him. (Bamoun Proverb)
Pretend you are dead and you will see who really loves you. View proverb
Bamoun Proverb
The goat eats the grass there where it is tied. View proverb
Bamoun Proverb