Akíńi ńjẹ́ akíńi – Yoruba Wisdom on Exposure and Discretion [Ẹ̀gbá Version]
This Yoruba proverb reflects on how careless words can expose identity, endanger others, and turn familiarity into betrayal.
This Yoruba proverb reflects on how careless words can expose identity, endanger others, and turn familiarity into betrayal.
In places where identity can become danger, this Yoruba proverb reflects on exposure, restraint, and the subtle intelligence of knowing what not to reveal.