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Tips for New Moms African Proverbs

First-time mothers

African proverbs emphasize the importance of family support for first-time mothers caring for their children. Grandmothers have a vast working knowledge and real world life skills on how to instill maternal confidence in the care of her grandchildren.

African proverbs emphasize the importance of family

Tips for New Moms African Proverbs


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Having a baby is tough on first-time mothers; African proverbs explains the importance of family support.

In a perfect world, every first-time mother would have a older experienced caring grandmother type waiting for her when she came home from the hospital. No matter how many moms, grandmothers, aunts, cousins and friends you talk to before you give birth, you will not truly know what the first few weeks of motherhood really are like until you go through them.

A climbing plant with tendrils cannot grow on its own without the support of a tree.
A climbing plant with tendrils cannot grow on its own without the support of a tree.

There is no guardian like a grandmother.
 

Your own mother cannot be on the fruit tree and you eat the green fruits.


One hand cannot catch a buffalo.

There’s no strength in isolation.

 
One tree cannot make a forest.


One tree cannot make a forest.
Men are what their mothers made them.

 
Men are what their mothers made them.

Life teaches us to be less severe both with ourselves and others.

Life teaches us to be less severe both with ourselves and others.

Grandmothers build a bridge from the old world to the next.

Grandmothers build a bridge from the old world to the next.


If each one does his duty as an individual, it will be well with the whole.

If each one does his duty as an individual, it will be well with the whole.


Links to more African Proverbs
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Telling African Folklore Stories in East Africa
Proverbs are the official language of the African Nation
Monday Morning African Proverb Quotes
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What is the difference between ugali and fufu

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How to make the popular African recipes Ugali and Fufu and what is the difference.  Ugali is a starch dish in Kenya and Tanzania made of fine cornmeal cooked in boiling water into a soft dough. Fufu is a thick, dough-like West African food made by boiling then pounding a starchy vegetable such as yam, plantain, or cassava or a mixture of starchy vegetables. The main difference between fufu and ugali is fufu is boiled first then pounded while ugali is simply boiled. Ugali recipe. Easy Ugali Recipe Prep time 5 minutes Cook time 30 minutes Total time 30 minutes Ingredients 4 cups finely ground cornmeal 8 cups water Directions Heat water to boiling in a saucepan. Slowly pour cornmeal into boiling water stirring continuously. Add more cornmeal if necessary until it is thick as soft bread dough. Serve immediately with vegetables, stew, or any dish you would use a spoon with to soak up the sauce, ugali is purposely bland tasting on its own. What is the difference between ugali ...
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Almond Milk Sweet Yam Pie

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Here at the African Gourmet food forest as a proud yam farmer I’ve spent my life growing and harvesting the finest yams straight from Gods’ good earth.  It’s a special treat cooking with fresh yams as they are sweeter, richer, and carry the essence of the soil and sun. When you use fresh yams in your recipes, like our Almond Milk Sweet Yam Pie , you are tasting a sweet dessert dish but using the natural flavor and texture that only freshly harvested yams provide. Unlike canned yams that come packed in syrup and lose their naturalness during processing, fresh yams retain their vibrant wholesome flavor, nutrients, and velvety texture.  Fresh Yams are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them not only delicious but also nourishing.  When you bite into this sweet yam pie every mouthful carries the authenticity of farm-to-table goodness, a connection to the land, and the care that goes into growing these golden treasures. So roll up your sleeves, grab some fresh yams...
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From Human Zoos to Music Videos

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Sarah Baartman in modern times, from Human Zoos to Music Videos the History of the Black Female Body on Display Both human zoos and modern music videos showcase Black female bodies for sexual public viewing shaped by power and profit.  People compare Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B to Sarah Baartman because all three became famous in part because of their bodies.   But Sarah Baartman didn’t have a choice. Hundreds of years ago, she was taken from Africa and put on display in Europe, where people treated her like an object instead of a person.  Sarah Baartman Today, Megan and Cardi use their bodies in music and videos by choice, showing confidence and making money.  The question is even though they are in control, are they really free from the same old idea of people treating Black women’s bodies as something to stare at and judge? It’s something to think about.  The history of the Black female body being displayed for public consumption is a story rooted in oppr...
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Fufu Fries With Spicy Ketchup

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Air Fryer Fufu Fries with Spicy Ketchup Spice up your fry game with Fufu Fries by shaping firm fufu into fries, season with salt and air fry. Eat with spicy ketchup. Fufu fries are chewy and dense compared to classic French fries. The flavor of fufu fries is subtle and mild with a smooth, starchy bite. Fufu Fries Air Fryer Fufu Fries with Spicy Ketchup Ingredients Prepared plantain fufu (see the easy recipe below) Salt to taste Directions  Roll the fufu into a flat rectangle and chill until firm. Slice into fry-sized pieces. Lightly brush with Avocado oil for a golden finish. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes.  Place the fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 13-15 minutes  until the fufu fries are crispy and golden brown. Season with more salt if desired and serve with spicy ketchup. Spicy Ketchup for Fufu Fries  To make the spicy ketchup simply take your favorite brand of ketchup add 1/2 cup to 1 tablespoon of smoked papr...
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