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Why the vulture follows the lion

Proverb in the local language
Tahima zuɣu ka juɣu doli gbuɣinli.
Proverb's direct translation
The vulture follows the lion in the hope of getting something (the carcass).
Proverb's meaning
The weak follow the strong hoping to benefit.
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.

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