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Igbo proverb

Ọ na-adị mma ka kpọrọkpọtọ gbaa n’ihu ehi.

People concerned by a matter should witness it.

Literal translation
It is good when mottles strike the cow's face.
Explanation
The older image is hard to read literally. The study explains it as a call for interested parties to witness an event for themselves.
When to use it
When an important decision should be made in front of those affected.

Source: Anyabuike, proverb 19.