A big river… July 28, 2023 By Jane | Delete User Proverb in the local language Isa gu ba da gu ba tontoni. Proverb's direct translationThe river is too large and it wants to become bigger. Proverb's meaningOne who is never satisfied. From: Songhai General comments The Songhai are found in Mali, Niger, Benin, Burkina Faso, Nigeria and Algeria.