Proverb in the local language
Manti ba mbabba wii nga kuti ɓingaawa.
A dog dancing to donkey music
Proverb's direct translation
To roar like a donkey that asked a dog for a dance.
Proverb's meaning
Don't attempt the impossible.
From: Fulani
General comments
The Fulani or Fula or Fulɓe or Peul live in West and Central Africa, mainly in the countries of Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Cameroon, Mali, Guinea-Bissau, the Gambia, Chad and Central African Republic.
