Efik Proverbs

Efik proverbs arise from Old Calabar’s river ports and the palm‑oil trade. They prize hospitality, diplomacy, and sharp wit, echoing Ekpe society’s codes and the tides of Cross River life.

A person looks only on the outside of things; God looks into the very heart. (Efik Proverb)
His opinions are like water in the bottom of a canoe, going from side to side. View proverb
Efik Proverb
Sweet and sour walk hand in hand. View proverb
Efik Proverb
The attempt exceeds the ability of one, not of a multitude. View proverb
Efik Proverb