Proverb in the local language
Keba loto dibola, nin momejee, Ifanwu yaa fanjele.
Elder standing in the dark
Proverb's direct translation
An elder standing in the dark knows his place even if others don’t.
Proverb's meaning
One should be aware of their status.
From: Mandinka
General comments
The Mandinka or Mandingo people live in Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Senegal and Sierra Leone.
