"The one nearest to the fire warms himsel..." - Nigerian Proverb

“The one nearest to the fire warms himself first.”

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Meaning

Those closest to power enjoy its benefits before others.

Hausa emirate politics involve layers of courtiers and advisors. Proximity to the emir determines access to patronage and influence.

Origin

Nigerian

Language

Hausa

“A king who does not know his people is not a king but a prison warden.”

Ghanaian

“He who is destined for power does not have to fight for it.”

Ugandan

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