Meaning
Two strong leaders cannot rule the same place at once — like two bulls penned together, they will clash for dominance until one gives way. A proverb about the inevitable conflict when two people both want to be in charge of one household, business, gang, or territory.
Examples
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Him an him bredda cyaan run di shop together — two bull cyaan reign inna one pen.
He and his brother can't run the shop together — two leaders can't rule one place.
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One a dem haffi go; two bull cyaan reign inna one pen.
One of them has to go; two bosses can't share one turf.
Origin
A traditional proverb; two bulls in one pen must fight for dominance. See [[don-dada]], [[badness]].
How it’s used
Two leaders can't share control of one place; conflict is inevitable. See [[don-dada]], [[top-shotta]].