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Hausa proverb: Gaskiya ta fi kwabo
The most iconic Hausa proverb — truth is worth more than money. Appears on Nigerian currency.
Country:Nigeria; Niger; Ghana
Language:Hausa; English
Published:2025-12-01
Audience:Language learners, cultural studies
Hausa: "Gaskiya ta fi kwabo."
English: "Truth is worth more than a penny (money)."
Meaning: Honesty and integrity are more valuable than material wealth. This is one of the most famous Hausa proverbs, widely used across northern Nigeria and Niger. It appears on the Nigerian one-naira coin.
Keywords
Hausa
proverb
truth
honesty
integrity
Nigeria
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