Proverb in the local language
Daudo hisan Nnange.
Rise early to avoid the sun
Proverb's direct translation
If you wake up early, you’ll be safe from the hot sun.
Proverb's meaning
Don't procrastinate.
Equivalent proverb
The early bird gets the worm.
From: Fulani
General comments
The Fulani are also known as Fulbe or Peul. They are scattered mainly across Guinea, Senegal, Mali, Cameroon, Nigeria and Niger in West Africa.
