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A detailed and interesting discussion of Igbo proverbs and their meanings. Igbo people live in Nigeria. Well-researched work which draws proverbs from all Igbo culture areas and also reflects many aspects of Igbo culture and society. These include honor, respect, cooperation and understanding, wisdom and knowledge, understanding, misfortune, pride, misconduct, peace, shared experiences and others. Proverbs are a genre, a type of oral tradition. Oral tradition is a source of history, tourism and heritage education. It has both Igbo and English translations which makes it an important source of information for Igbo-speaking and non-Igbo-speaking peoples.