The Role of Nyakyusa Proverbs in Behavioural Development

Abstract

This article examines the role of sayings in developing human behaviour in the Nyakyusa community in Tanzania. The primary data for this article were obtained by interview method in Luteba (Ipuguso), Kandete (Ipelo) and Mpombo (Lulasi) wards in Rungwe district, Mbeya region. Those areas met the data requirements presented in this article. The Sociological Theory was used in the analysis and discussion of data by looking at literature as a special unit that reflects both the science and culture of the society. Selected community sayings were examined as a special link to social relations. This article has revealed that the sayings of the selected community are a special link of social relations considering its history, philosophy, culture and economy. The sayings serve as a specific reference library for social issues, and a strong indigenous link that builds a system to train, strengthen and keep the community together in the foundations of culture and the whole philosophy of life from tradition until now. This article concludes that sayings are used as a special warehouse for reference to social issues that keep the community together in the foundations of culture and the whole philosophy of life from ancient times until now.