Good actions and rewards June 20, 2023 By Africa Proverbs | Delete User Proverb in the local language Ninaa joo mu niƱaa le ti. Proverb's direct translationA good action rewards a good action. Proverb's meaningKindness repays kindness. From: Mandinka General comments The Mandinka are variously known as Malinke, Mandingo and Mande. They live in West Africa, primarily in the Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal and Mali.