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18: Proverbs with a Special Guest - Faramade Ogunlesi.

Yoruba Proverbs with Bidemi Ologunde
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This episode features a special guest, Faramade Ogunlesi, my wife’s longtime friend and sister. We analyzed five Yoruba proverbs that describe concepts such as familiarity and contempt, knowing one’s limitations, and overreaching. Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to bidemi@bidemiologunde.com. Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences, available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble.

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