A pawpaw and a stick June 22, 2023 By Miriam | Delete User Proverb in the local language Boofre a eye de na abaa da asee. Proverb's direct translationIt is the pawpaw (papaya) that is sweet that has a stick under it. Proverb's meaningSomething desirable that is forbidden or difficult to get. From: Akan General comments The Akan live mostly in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire.