When not to fear the bees January 4, 2023 By Africa Proverbs | Delete User Proverb in the local language Kon bengua laime, gnomel yamb. Proverb's direct translationIf you like honey, fear not the bees. Proverb's meaningBe ready to suffer for something you like. From: Wolof General comments The Wolof live in Senegal, the Gambia and Mauritania in West Africa.