There are a couple of reasons why Africa is a goldmine for funny signs. Firstly, the continent is a melting pot with a multitude of languages, which is always an ingredient for a seriously funny signs. Secondly, Africans sometimes add religious meanings to their signs. To the outsider who is unaware of the religious allusions, the sight of these signs provides instant giggles. And lastly, we cannot ignore the fact that Africans like to get really creative with signs. It could be a warning sign, marketing board or a simple notice but the colourful use of language finds its way onto them. This week, we bring you 10 funny signs from across the continent, some sent in by our readers and some scoured from the internet but most from Yunus Essack, who contributed a whopping seven signs to this week’s compilation.
This week’s funny signs were compiled by Athenkosi Matyalana
Toothless people love these bananas. Sent in by Yunus Essack.
Come and get your trees prepared for heaven. Sent in by Yunus Essack.
Log in...and you're home. Sent in by Yunus Essack.
There shall be light and all darkness will disappear ..That's if you buy our lamps. Sent in by Yunus Essack.
Wait , who is paying here? Guests or the owner? Submitted by Yunus Essack.
The owner of this place had to 'emphasise' his point. Sent in by Yunus Essack.
Keep them coming Daddy.
Photo from news100
No need to rush, boetie. You're in the Mother City.
Image from Arrive Alive
This sign was put up before wallets were invented. Sent in by Yunus Essack.
If suffering gave knowledge, you would have removed this sign a long time ago.
Photo from Africa, this is why I live here via news100
