Proverb: When a mighty tree falls, the birds are scattered into the bush
Meaning: It is an African proverb on leadership. When a great leader passes away, many people lose their way in life if they do not find a good successor.

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Words of Our Elders
RandomWords of our elders are words of wisdom. A child shall learn wisdom and get understanding if he sits beside the elders. In Africa, proverb is a subtle means of expression and it is widely believed that a wise-elderly man uses a variety of which in c...
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Proverb: When a mighty tree falls, the birds are scattered into the bush
Meaning: It is an African proverb on leadership. When a great leader passes away, many people lose their way in life if they do not find a good successor.