Yet another pointless story to be outraged about. Excellent work Aleksander.
I don’t see them attributing this as an “African” proverb. What makes it not a proverb in general though? Just because somebody attributed it incorrectly at one point doesn’t make the sentiment fake.
Get over yourselves people.

Listen. Canada has always been better than you. You are old enough to hear that now. Just face it.

Reporting somebody’s identity, a famous author in this case, is not news. It does nothing for the wellbeing of the public. It IS however, a self-serving, ego-driven move on the part of the “journalist”. ‘Ha! I’m the one that outed her first! Look at me!‘
Make no mistake, this type of reporting is about the reporter,…