Igbo

"What a person does is what they will reap. – Teaches accountability; your actions have consequences."

"Greed leads to unexpected consequences. – Warning against selfishness and overreaching."

"If a person agrees, their determination leads the way. – Encourages commitment and persistence."

"People are recognized by their deeds, not their gender. – Character matters more than status or identity."

"When a child respects and uplifts their parent, they uplift themselves. – Highlights the importance of family respect."

"Knowledge alone is useless unless applied. – Wisdom must be put into action."

"Preparation is the key to success. – Success comes to those who prepare."

"Let everyone coexist peacefully and fairly. – Encourages harmony and fairness."

"Marriage comes with responsibilities it is not always easy. – A light-hearted lesson about family life."

"Wisdom is more valuable than wealth. – Intelligence and good judgment are priceless."

"Teach morals, respect and patience."

"Help resolve conflicts and guide decision-making."

"Preserve cultural knowledge in a simple, memorable way."

"Enhance storytelling, speeches and everyday conversation."

"The festival is a sacred moment of thanksgiving and cultural reaffirmation."

"It is not just a feast of yam; it is a reaffirmation of identity, unity, and continuity."

"The festival is traditionally instituted… as a way of thanking God for a successful farming season."

"The New Yam Festival… is a day of enjoyment after the cultivation season."

"It marks the end of food scarcity… and the beginning of a new year."