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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Oct 2

    Today’s African #proverb: A squirrel that would climb the plantain stem should have sharp paw nails. A Yoruba proverb sent by Lagada-Abayomi Olanrewaju, Lagos, Nigeria. How do you interpret this proverb? https://bbc.in/2yr7XZA pic.twitter.com/QrYoLNm5jZ

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      1. Emmanuel EGOBIAMBU‏ @EMMYKEGO1 Oct 2
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        This talks about preparation for every step in life. Don't start up what you don't have the capacity to do because it might be suicidal!

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      1. Moses Engwau‏ @mengwau Oct 2
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        A plantain stem is smooth. And to climb it you need claws. You need to dig in. It won’t be easy Be prepared. Dig in. Develop the clout!

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      1. gods_anonymous‏ @ChidawaEdwin Oct 2
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        ... for one to succeed they should be well prepared have the best set of tools for the task at hand

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      2. Maame Serwah‏ @abenarich Oct 2
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        And that's the only picture you could use to depict Africa.

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      3. Kanoghwe‏ @Kanogwe Oct 2
        Replying to @abenarich @BBCAfrica

        Exact sentiments. It's not the first time they've used this said picture.

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      4. Maame Serwah‏ @abenarich Oct 3
        Replying to @Kanogwe @BBCAfrica

        Right.

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      1. Milenge Mayembe‏ @i4833 Oct 3
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Chacun doit se préparer sérieusement pour affronter la vie càd on doit avoir une base solide

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      1. Doctor Ebesoh D N‏ @DEbesoh Oct 3
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Sharp nails will enable grip and prevent it from falling because the plantain stem is slippery

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      1. ((2020PresidentialCandidate))‏ @Mindset2Africa Oct 2
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Simple put - It takes effort and skills to achieve anything in this life

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      1. Zakcido zamwino‏ @Zakcido Oct 2
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        To achieve something in life u hv to b prepared fo whatever thing that may come.

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      1.  🧀 🍭‏ @Wyld_Chyld Oct 2
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        Be prepared

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