# African Proverbs-Wisdom Quotes — African Motivation &Philosophy

> Collection of African proverbs and wisdom quotes with interpretation features. (iPhone/iPad app by VERSELINGO COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/african-proverbs-wisdom-quotes/id1561485904 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [VERSELINGO COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545142493)
- Category: Books, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 74 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 76 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-04-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/african-proverbs-wisdom-quotes/id1561485904/reviews.md

## What is African Proverbs?

Find the best African proverbs and wise sayings from different African countries, cultures and tribes. A collection of wisdom of our ancestors dating back for thousands of years, handed down through generations. Discover some ancestral wisdom and insight from mother Africa to carry with you through life.

The app contains Swahili proverbs, Twi proverbs, Nguni proverbs, Igbo proverbs, Masai proverbs, Yoruba proverbs, Ghanaian proverbs, Nigerian proverbs, Bantu proverbs, Ancient Egypt proverbs, Ethiopian proverbs, Kenyan proverbs, Ashanti proverbs, Akan proverbs, Ugandan proverbs, Malian proverbs among others.

Proverbs are an important part of African cultures and are pride of African culture all across the African continent. Passed on from generation to generation for centuries, they are still in wide use today and are very much part of everyday speech. 

Let these African Proverbs encourage and inspire you. They are short but contain wisdom that can be applied to daily life. They have provided motivation and guidance to many over the years.

A proverb in African tradition is a storehouse of wisdom and philosophy which is fraught with wit, rhetoric, humor and poetic values. In many cases, failure to grasp an African proverb is considered to be a failure grasp the subtleties, the nuances and the didactic finesse of African wisdom.

This “wisdom of the elders” expresses truth that over the years has been used to illustrate ideas, reinforce arguments and deliver messages of inspiration, consolation, celebration and advice.
“If you go through the high grass where the elephant has already gone through, you do not get socked with dew.” Ghanaian Proverb. This proverb means that the young should follow the ways of the elders rather than run off to the right or left. 

African proverbs can convey wisdom, truth, a discovery of ideas, as well as life lessons. The Yoruba of Nigeria cleverly emphasize the worth of proverbs with a proverb of their own, by saying, "A proverb is the horse that can carry one swiftly to the discovery of ideas." 

Features:
-  Filter proverbs by country and category.
-  Search for a particular African proverb
-  Customized reading plans
-  Free proverb interpretation tips
-  Scroll through daily, popular and recently added African proverbs
-  Leave your interpretation on an African proverb and read other people’s interpretations
-  Different backgrounds and font types to choose from. 
-  Save picture proverbs on your phone
-  Save your favorite proverbs and review them later
-  Receive daily proverb notifications
-  Share African proverbs on Facebook, Instagram, twitter and SMS
-  Submit proverbs from your culture or country
-  Ranking system (Badges)
-  Find and follow friends.

Subscriptions;
a) 6 Months
• Length of subscription: 6 months
• Price of subscription: USD 11.99

b) Yearly
• Length of subscription: 1 Year
• Price of subscription: USD 11.90

c) Lifetime
• Length of subscription: Lifetime
• Price of subscription: USD 19.99/year

• Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
• Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
• Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable

Privacy policy: https://verselingoapps.com/ubuntu-terms-policy.php

## Key features

- Filter proverbs by country and category
- Search for specific proverbs
- Daily proverb notifications
- Save and share proverbs
- User interpretations and friend following
- Customizable backgrounds and fonts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual | $11.90 | per year |
| Monthly | $11.95 | per month |
| 6 Months | $11.99 | per 6 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LifeTime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/african-proverbs-wisdom-quotes/id1561485904/reviews.md

### 5/5 — My Favorite Affirmation App

*2026-03-25*

This app passes amazing. I have the lifetime membership and so glad I did. I highy recommend this app to eveyone.  Kuddoes!!!

### 5/5 — Life changing

*2026-03-16*

As an African who is proud of his heritage, these proverbs provide life lessons on love, values, philosophy, career and motivation in simple terms connected to my culture and history .

### 5/5 — It’s very good

*2026-02-14*

I like the app

### 5/5 — African Proverbs App

*2025-10-02*

Great learning experience and I just started it. Doing a lil soul searching as well in interpreting their meaning.

### 5/5 — Helpful & Motivational

*2025-07-27*

I share & discuss the proverbs with my family which leads to insightful discussions

### 1/5 — Not working

*2024-02-25*

My subscription is not allowing me access all the features.

### 5/5 — Dedicated.

*2023-05-30*

Today is my first day learning the app & I am honored to have an app WORTHY the application in my daily routine.
Thank you app developer for being obedient in your gift.
You are loved. <3

### 4/5 — African proverbs

*2023-05-27*

I subscribed and the app instantly crashed. As soon as I paid for a subscription it doesn't work

### 5/5 — Great App!!

*2021-12-26*

This is a wonderful app!! I highly recommend. Not only does it give proverbs it gives 2min reads on its meaning though there is of course ways to dive deeper if you so choose. 
Meet the life time membership. Only $13. It’s well worth it and will help the developers of this app. 

The modern design and UX is also a big plus. As a fellow graphic designer I really appreciate it.

## Frequently asked questions about African Proverbs

### What is African Proverbs?

African Proverbs is an app that offers a collection of wise sayings and proverbs from various African cultures and tribes. It aims to provide users with ancestral wisdom and insight for daily life.

### What types of proverbs are included in African Proverbs?

The app features proverbs from numerous African languages and regions, including Swahili, Twi, Nguni, Igbo, Masai, Yoruba, Ghanaian, Nigerian, Bantu, Ancient Egyptian, Ethiopian, Kenyan, Ashanti, Akan, Ugandan, and Malian, among others.

### Can I find proverbs from specific countries in African Proverbs?

Yes, you can filter proverbs by country and category within the app. This allows you to explore wisdom specific to different African nations and cultural groups.

### Does African Proverbs offer any interactive features?

Yes, users can leave their interpretations on proverbs and read those of others. The app also includes a system for finding and following friends, fostering a community around shared wisdom.

### How does African Proverbs handle subscriptions?

African Proverbs offers several subscription plans: a 6-month subscription for $11.99, a yearly subscription for $11.90, and a lifetime subscription for $19. These plans unlock additional features or content.

### What is the age rating for African Proverbs?

African Proverbs is rated for ages 9 and up. This indicates it is suitable for a broad audience, including children and adults.

### How often is African Proverbs updated?

The latest version of African Proverbs is 1.0.18, which was last updated on February 10, 2026. This suggests a relatively active development cycle for the app.

### What devices is African Proverbs available on?

African Proverbs is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for the iOS ecosystem.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.18 — 2026-02-10

* Minor bug fixes

### 1.0.15 — 2025-06-23

* Minor bug fixes

### 1.0.13 — 2025-06-15

* Minor bug fixes

### 1.0.3 — 2023-05-03

* Removed facebook login

### 1.0.2 — 2021-05-16

* Added follow suggestions for users with similar interests

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