Like in most african cultures, proverbs are the main ingredients in the Akan language. Proverbs (ebe) are small words symbols, anecdotes or stories, which are represented in all respects of Akan culture.   A proverb can be a metaphor, allusion, idiom, euphemism, and folk tale. It always has a didactic significance and it is given in context of the beliefs of the Akan people.

Proverbs act as a catalyst of knowledge, wisdom philosophy, ethics and morals. They cover themes about God, ancestors, human beings, marriage, family death, values, animals, plants and moves. In fact, all aspect of life of the Akan is embedded in proverbs.

PROVERB	MEANING	SIGNIFICANCE
Asase trew na Onyame ne panyin.	The earth is wide but it is God that is supreme.	The supremacy of God.
Obi Nkyere Abofra Nyame.	No one points out God to a Child.	The omnipotence of God; the existence of God is not limited only to Adults.
Obi kwan nsi obi kwan mu	No man’s path crosses another path.	All men have equal or direct access to God.
Onyame na oworow okwabran kaa fa ne mmati.	God removes the ring from the fingers of the giant through his shoulders.	God’s ability to make the impossible things perceived by men possible.
Onyame ti se Odasani nka nsuo nnto da.	If God had been human, there would have been no rains.	God is the provider of all things.
Onyankopon danseni ne ahonim.	God’s Witness is the conscience.	Humans are judged by their conscience.
Onipa ye de.	Human being is sweet.	Solidarity among all Akan people. No man lives in isolation – living in a community.