Why the vulture follows the lion January 16, 2023 By Miriam | Delete User Proverb in the local language Tahima zuɣu ka juɣu doli gbuɣinli. Proverb's direct translationThe vulture follows the lion in the hope of getting something (the carcass). Proverb's meaningThe 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.