Bateke Proverbs

Bateke proverbs echo the legacy of the Tio Kingdom and Congo River trade routes. They praise diplomacy, kinship, and measured speech, teaching how leaders keep peace, share wealth, and honor the plateau’s land.

The river swells from the little streams. (Bateke Proverb)
The river swells with the contribution of the small streams. View proverb
Bateke Proverb
You learn how to cut down trees cutting them down. View proverb
Bateke Proverb