Proverb in the local language
Naawuni dabili ku baŋ nini naɣila o tuma ni.
A good person…
Proverb's direct translation
A good person is not known by looks; you recognise him through his/her deeds.
Proverb's meaning
Appearances can be deceptive.
Equivalent proverb
Don't judge a book by its cover.
From: Mole-Dagbani
General comments
Mole-Dagbani (also Mole-Dagbon, Dagomba or Dagbamba) live in Ghana, Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali and Togo in West Africa.
