Proverb in the local language
Epungu liwa konendela; omola sole kununulu.
Corn and children
Proverb's direct translation
Early corn is the best, so the firstborn is the one to delight in.
Proverb's meaning
Like early corn, a firstborn is to be enjoyed.
From: Angola
General comments
The proverb is variously attributed to the Ovimbundu or to the Umbundu. Both ethnic groups live in Angola and they are closely related. Corn is commonly called "maize" in Africa.
