We’ve all heard history told from the victor’s point of view, but what happens when the silenced finally speak?

This African proverb hits hard: “Until the lion learns to write, every story will glorify the hunter.” It’s a striking reminder that narratives are power, and those without a voice are often reduced to villains, footnotes, or forgotten completely.

But what if the lion does learn to write?

What if we start listening to the voices history has ignored — the colonized, the marginalized, the “losers” of wars, the hunted?

I just released a YouTube video exploring the meaning and cultural roots of this powerful saying. It dives into historical manipulation, media bias, and the importance of telling our own stories.

👉 (https://youtu.be/2l38RXTFofM)

Let’s talk:

• Which voices do you think have been ignored in history or media?

• Can objectivity really exist in storytelling?

• What modern-day “lions” do you think are finally learning to write?

I’d love to hear your thoughts. Drop a comment, share your own interpretation, or even challenge the proverb if you see it differently.