Ganyo naa in neɗɗo goo to ba in neɗɗo gella fuu.

Evil does not visit only an individual, but the entire village.

This proverb signifies communal ties. Whatever happens to one, affects all.

• Postproverbial: Ganyo naa in neɗɗo goo to ba in neɗɗo hu i der ngari.
  Translation: Evil does not visit only an individual, but whoever lives in the city.
  

Nigeria (Fulbe)

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person evil not visit entire village