The ox will die but its harness remains.
More Nigerian Proverbs:
A smiling face dispels unhappiness.Nigerian
The death that will kill a man begins as an appetite.
Nigerian
An old banana leaf was once young and green.
Nigerian
Better a single decision maker than a thousand advisors.
Nigerian
A herbalist that refuses to ask laymen what leaves he looks for in the bush, must have difficulties getting what he wants.
Nigerian
If you find "Miss This Year" beautiful, then you'll find "Miss Next Year" even more so.
Nigerian