When a woodpecker shows up instead February 13, 2023 By Africa Proverbs | Delete User Proverb in the local language À ń pe gbẹ́nàgbẹ́nà ẹyẹ àkókó ń yọjú. Proverb's direct translationA sculptor is summoned and the woodpecker shows up. Proverb's meaningNever think too highly of yourself. From: Yoruba in Nigeria