Proverb in the local language
Fila ko dun bi ki a mo o de; ki a ri owo ra eleya ko to ki oye 'ni
How to wear a cap
Proverb's direct translation
Having a cap is not as important as knowing how to wear it.
Proverb's meaning
Don't just look the part; know how to handle it.
From: Yoruba
General comments
The Yoruba live mainly in Nigeria and Benin in West Africa.
