Listen to the full audio and lyrics of Les Wanyika's timeless advice to the youth: Tamaa Mbaya - AUDIO ( Ushauri kwa vijana) by Les Wanyika Tamasha Records YouTube• Mar 15, 2023 Musical Context

The lyrics advise youth not to do things in a rush or with undue pressure. Instead, they should approach life with careful planning and clear goals.

Released by , the song is a staple of the Zilizopendwa (Oldies/Rhumba) genre. Les Wanyika, known for other hits like "Sina Makosa" and "Paulina," used their platform to weave social commentary into rhythmic melodies that remain popular across East Africa today.

A central pillar of the song is being proud of and satisfied with what you currently have. It warns that many evils in the world stem from unplanned and excessive greed ( tamaa ) for things beyond one's reach.