Translation:
When a man with numerous wives dies, it is hunger that has killed him.
Postproverbial:
Mmaa dodoo kunu wu a, wɔn nya obi nsuro no
Translation:
When a man with numerous wives dies, he will have nobody to mourn him
Postproverbial:
Mmaa dodoo kunu wu a, mmaa na ɛyɛ no ayie
Translation:
When a man with numerous wives dies, it is women who perform the funeral (of a polygamist)
Postproverbial:
Mmaa dodoo kunu wu a, won nyinaa yɛ kunafoɔ
Translation:
When a man with numerous wives dies, his wives become widows
Postproverbial:
Mmaa dodoo kunu wu a, ntokwa na esi
Translation:
When a man with numerous wives dies, it brings strife
Postproverbial:
Mmaa dodoo kunu wu a, ɔnyɛ obi nsa no
Translation:
When a man with numerous wives dies, he will have nobody to conduct his funeral
Postproverbial:
Mmaa dodoo kunu wu a, asɛm ba fie
Translation:
When a man with numerous wives dies, it foments trouble
Postproverbial:
Mmaa dodoo kunu wu a, yɛn sae ne buo
Translation:
When a man with numerous wives dies, we don’t destroy his [tomb]stone
Comments:
The custom is for the wife who is sleeping with a man to cook for him. However, if he has too many wives, each will expect another to cook for him, so he will go hungry. Too many cooks spoil the broth.
Language - Region:
akan-ghana
Label:
man
wives
destruction
tomb