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Yoruba proverb: Ọwọ́ kan kò lè gbé ẹrù dórí
Yoruba proverb about teamwork — one hand alone cannot lift a heavy load.
Country:Nigeria; Benin; Togo
Language:Yoruba; English
Published:2025-12-01
Audience:Language learners, cultural studies
Yoruba: "Ọwọ́ kan kò lè gbé ẹrù dórí."
English: "One hand cannot lift a load onto the head."
Meaning: Cooperation is essential — no one can accomplish great things alone. The proverb is one of the most commonly cited Yoruba sayings about teamwork and mutual support.
Keywords
Yoruba
proverb
teamwork
cooperation
unity
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