Diamond Platnumz writes the lyrics and features Lizer Classic on the music. The song mixes social commentary with a danceable beat. It touches on gossip, marriage pressures, and the art of seduction. The vibrant rhythm invites listeners to the dance floor.
Released: April 15, 2025
Kuna
Diamond Platnumz
Kuna Meaning & Lyrics (Diamond Platnumz)
Diamond Platnumz says that friends marry while you stay single. He warns listeners not to judge others’ children, reminding them that everyone has similar flaws.
Wenzako Waolewa We Huolewi Kwani WeYour friends are all getting married, so why aren’t you?
Ati Una Hila Moja Husemi Na Majirani WeThey say you’ve got one flaw, you won’t talk to the neighbors.
Sema Na Hila Ya Pili Ukihongwa Hufanani WeweLet’s count the second flaw, you’re unrecognizable when you’re bought.
Sema Na Hila Ya Tatu Midabwada Kitandani WeAnd the third flaw is that you’re just clumsy in bed.
Sema Na Hila Ya Nne Mwenzetu Mchafu Ndani WeLet’s talk about the fourth flaw, you’re truly messy on the inside.
Kanijengee Kibanda Kwetu Eeeh Eeh EhGo and build a little hut for me at our home, yeah.
Kanijengee Kibanda Kwenu WataniuaBuild me a shelter at your place or they’ll surely kill me.
Kanijengee Kibanda Kwetu Eeeh Eeh EhGo and build a little hut for me at our home, yeah.
Kanijengee Kibanda Kwenu WataniuaBuild me a shelter at your place or they’ll surely kill me.
Kanijengee Kibanda Udugu Wangu Eeeh Eeh EhBuild me a hut, my dear kin, yeah.
Kanijengee Kibanda Shoga Zako WataniuaBuild me a hut or your girlfriends will finish me off.
Kanijengee Kibanda Kwetu Eeeh Eeh EhGo and build a little hut for me at our home, yeah.
Kanijengee Kibanda Kwenu WataniuaBuild me a shelter at your place or they’ll surely kill me.
Lalilo Lilo Eeeeh Pambe TuLalilo lilo, oh, it’s just pure elegance.
Lololo LololoLololo lololo.
Lali Lali Lalii Laa Lalii Lali Lali LaliiLali lali lalii laa lalii lali lali lalii.
Ooo OhOoo oh.
Jani Hilo Jani La Mua Eeeh Eeh EhThat’s a leaf, a sugarcane leaf, yeah.
Watu Wote Zoazoa Lakini Wewe UmezidiEveryone’s just grabbing what they can, but you’ve gone too far.
Jani Hilo Jani La Mua Eeeh Eeh EhThat leaf right there, it’s from a sugarcane, yeah.
Watu Wote Zoazoa Lakini Wewe UmezidiEverybody’s picking up whatever, but you’re doing way too much.
Oooh Ooh OhOooh ooh oh.
Jani Hilo Jani La Mua Eeeh Eeh EhThat’s a leaf, it’s a sugarcane leaf, yeah.
Watu Wote Zoazoa Lakini Wewe UmezidiEveryone’s out here collecting, but you’ve surpassed them all.
Jani Hilo Jani La Mua Eeeh Eeh EhThat’s a leaf, a sugarcane leaf, yeah.
Watu Wote Zoazoa Lakini Wewe UmezidiEveryone’s grabbing everything, but you’ve really overdone it.
Oooh Ooh OhOooh ooh oh.
Jani Hilo Jani La Mua Eeeh Eeh EhThat’s a leaf, a sugarcane leaf, yeah.
Watu Wote Zoazoa Lakini Toss UmezidiEveryone’s grabbing what they can, but Toss, you’ve gone too far.
Jani Hilo Jani La Mua Eeeh Eeh EhThat’s a leaf, it’s a sugarcane leaf, yeah.
Watu Wote Zoazoa Lakini Wewe UmezidiEveryone’s out here collecting, but you’ve really crossed the line.
Oooh Ooh OhOooh ooh oh.
Jani Hilo Jani La Mua Eeeh Eeh EhThat’s a leaf, a sugarcane leaf, yeah.
Watu Wote Wachepuka Lakini Lizer UmezidiEveryone’s stepping out of line, but Lizer, you’ve gone too far.
Acha Nicheze MieJust let me dance now.
Na Watu Wangu Jangwani NaliaI’m crying out with my people in the ‘Jangwani’ desert.
Ooooh Acha Niringe MieOoooh, just let me show off a bit.
Na Watu Wangu Jangwani NaliaI’m shouting with my crowd in the ‘Jangwani’ desert.
Aaaaah Aaah Ah Acha Nicheze MieAaaaah aaah ah, just let me dance.
Na Watu Wangu Jangwani NaliaI’m crying out with my people in the ‘Jangwani’ desert.
Acha Nijishaue ShaueLet me flaunt myself around.
Na Watu Wangu Jangwani NaliaI’m shouting with my crowd in the ‘Jangwani’ desert.
Ooooh Lolilo Lilo EeehOoooh lolilo lilo, yeah.
Kuntu Mambo HayoThose things are just perfect.
Alolololo Lolo LoloooAlolololo lolo lolooo.
Aah Eeh Mama Mwanangu OohAah eeh, mother of my child, oh.
Mama Mwanangu OohMother of my child, oh.
Aah Mama Mwanangu EehAah, mother of my child, yeah.
Mama Mwanangu EehMother of my child, yeah.
Mama Mwanangu EehYes, mother of my child, yeah.
Waniacha Nasaga Mpunga We Mbona SijijviYou leave me grinding rice, why don’t I know myself?
Waniacha Nasaga Mpunga We Mbona SijijviYou leave me here milling rice, why don’t I recognize who I am?
Waniacha Napinda Mgongo We Mbona SijijviYou leave me with a bent back, why don’t I know myself?
Aaah Waniacha Napinda Mgongo We Mbona UsiniambieAaah, you leave me with my back bent, why won’t you tell me?
Jamani Mi Naumwa Eeeh Eeh Eh NaumwaFolks, I’m hurting, yeah, I’m in pain.
Naumwa Oooh Ooh Oh Naumwa Aaah NaumwaI’m aching, oh, I’m hurting, ah, I’m in pain.
Naumwa Kijipu Upele We Naumwa Huniambii PoleI’m suffering from boils and rashes, I’m hurting, yet you won’t say sorry.
Naumwa Eeeh Eeh Eh NaumwaI’m hurting, yeah, I’m in pain.
Naumwa Oooh Ooh Oh Naumwa Aaah NaumwaI’m aching, oh, I’m hurting, ah, I’m in pain.
Naumwa Kijipu Upele We Naumwa Huniambii PoleI’m suffering from boils and rashes, I’m hurting, yet you won’t say sorry.
Jamani Naumwa Eeeh Eeh Eh NaumwaEveryone, I’m hurting, yeah, I’m in pain.
Naumwa Kijipu Upele We Naumwa Huniambii PoleI’m suffering from boils and rashes, I’m hurting, yet you won’t say sorry.
Naumwa Eeeh Eeh Eh NaumwaI’m hurting, yeah, I’m in pain.
Naumwa Oooh Ooh Oh Naumwa Aaah NaumwaI’m aching, oh, I’m hurting, ah, I’m in pain.
Naumwa Kijipu Upele We Naumwa Huniambii PoleI’m suffering from boils and rashes, I’m hurting, yet you won’t say sorry.
Naumwa Kijipu Upele Jama Naumwa Huniambii PoleI’m suffering from boils and rashes, folks, I’m hurting, yet you won’t say sorry.
Oyaa Mwafulani Wee KhaaaaaHey there, ‘Mwafulani’, goodness gracious.
Ooh Mwafulani Usitukane Dangaji Nakuambia AaahOoh ‘Mwafulani’, don’t insult the hustle, I’m telling you, ah.
Huo Udangaji Jauanza Dadayo KuutumiaThat lifestyle of seeking favors, your sister started it long ago.
Ukiona Mwana Wa Mwenzio BudegeIf you see someone else’s child acting like a fool.
Na Wako VilevileKnow that yours is just the same.
Na Wako VilevileYes, yours is exactly like that.
Aaa Ah Ukiona Mwana Wa Mwenzio McheleAaa ah, if you see someone else’s child is weak like rice.
Na Wako VilevileKnow that yours is just the same.
Na Wako VilevileYes, yours is exactly like that.
Ukiona Mwana Wa Mwenzio ShangingiIf you see someone else’s child is a socialite.
Na Wako VilevileKnow that yours is just the same.
Na Wako VilevileYes, yours is exactly like that.
Aaaah Lilo Lilo Eeeh TamuAaaah, lilo lilo, yeah, it’s sweet.
Nipeni Barua Yangu NiisomeGive me my letter so I can read it.
Nipeni Barua Yangu NiisomeJust hand me my letter so I can read it.
Nipeni Barua Yangu NiisomePass me my letter so I can read it.
Jamani Barua Yangu NiisomeEveryone, let me read my letter.
Nipeni Barua Yangu NiisomeGive me my letter so I can read it.
Naitaka Barua Yangu NiisomeI want my letter so I can read it.
Barua Jama Barua Eeeh NiisomeThe letter, folks, the letter, yeah, let me read it.
Barua Jama Barua Eeeh NiisomeThe letter, folks, the letter, yeah, I want to read it.
Barua Ya Bwana Ndani Eeeh NiisomeA letter from the man inside, yeah, let me read it.
Barua Jama Barua Eeeh NiisomeThe letter, folks, the letter, yeah, let me read it.
Barua Ya Bibi Ndani Eeeh NiisomeA letter from the lady inside, yeah, let me read it.
Barua Ifike Vyema Eeeh NiisomeLet the letter arrive safely, yeah, so I can read it.
Barua Mama Barua Aah Eheeh Eh EhThe letter, oh the letter, ah, yeah.
Oooh Nyie Wana Dar Es Salama Embu Acheni UmbumbumbuOooh, you people of ‘Dar es Salaam’, please stop being so naive.
Nyie Wana Dar Es Salama Acheni UmbumbumbuYou folks in ‘Dar es Salaam’, quit being so foolish.
Shariti Ni Kuinama Ukitaka Cha UvunguThe condition is to bend down if you want what’s under the bed.
Asa Mbona Wapata Bwana Halafu HumpiSo why do you get a man and then you won’t give him what he wants?
Naombeni Barua Yangu NiisomePlease give me my letter so I can read it.
Naikata Barua Yangu NiisomeI’m demanding my letter so I can read it.
Niisome Barua Yangu NiisomeLet me read it, my letter, let me read it.
Barua Jama Barua Eeeh NiisomeThe letter, folks, the letter, yeah, let me read it.
Ah EhAh eh.
Jamani Kuna Kijiti Kimoja Kwa Jina SitokitajaFolks, there’s a certain ‘stick’ that I won’t name.
Ukiona Chasimama Ujue Chataka HajaWhen you see it standing, know that it’s got a need.
Ukiona Kimelala Kisha Chafua MapajaWhen you see it lying down, it’s already soiled the thighs.
Jamani WeweOh, you people.
Nipeni Barua Yangu NiisomeGive me my letter so I can read it.
Naitaka Barua Yangu NiisomeI want my letter so I can read it.
Nipeni Barua Yangu NiisomeJust hand me my letter so I can read it.
Barua Jama Barua Eeeh NiisomeThe letter, folks, the letter, yeah, let me read it.
Barua Ya Mwana Ndani Eeeh NiisomeA letter from the son inside, yeah, let me read it.
Barua Jama Barua Eeeh NiisomeThe letter, folks, the letter, yeah, I’ve got to read it.
Naitaka Barua Yangu NiisomeI want my letter so I can read it.
Niisome Barua Yangu NiisomeLet me read it, my letter, let me read it.
Barua Jama Bahaba NiisomeThe letter, folks, for the beloved, let me read it.
Mahaba Jama Ya Muhiba NiisomeThe love, folks, from the lover, let me read it.
Ah EhAh eh.
Jamani Kuna Mama Kuna KunaFolks, there’s a mama, there’s… there’s…
Kuna Mama Kuna KunaThere’s a mama, there’s… there’s…
Kuna Nazi Kuna KunaThere’s a ‘coconut’, there’s… there’s…
Kuna Mama Kuna KunaThere’s a mama, there’s… there’s…
Kuna Kinyume Nyume KunaThere’s doing it backwards, there’s…
Kuna Kimbele Mbele KunaThere’s doing it forwards, there’s…
Kuna Kati Kwa Kati KunaThere’s doing it right in the middle, there’s…
Kuna Kinyume Nyume KunaThere’s doing it backwards, there’s…
Hasa Ku Ku Kuku Kukuku Ku Ku Kuku KukuNow, ku ku kuku kukuku ku ku kuku kuku.
Eh Ku Eh Ku Eh Ku Ku Ku KuEh ku eh ku eh ku ku ku ku.
Jamani Kampata Sharubaro Jama Kampeleka NyumbaniFolks, she found a ‘sharubaro’ (dandy) and took him home.
Muda Wa Kumpa Mambo Kamvalia MiwaniWhen it was time to give him the goods, she put on her glasses.
Kule Hakupaona Kafanya Kwa PajaniShe couldn’t see the spot and did it on the thigh.
Jamani Kuna Sasa Kuna KunaFolks, now there’s… there’s…
Kuna Embu Kuna KunaThere’s ‘Embu’, there’s… there’s…
Kuna Mama Kuna KunaThere’s a mama, there’s… there’s…
Kuna Dada Kuna KunaThere’s a sister, there’s… there’s…
Ricardo Momo Kuna KunaRicardo Momo, there’s… there’s…
Esma Twende Kuna KunaEsma, let’s go, there’s… there’s…
Ooh Udangaji Udangaji Jama Ni Habari Ya MujiniOoh, seeking favors is the talk of the town.
Wenzako Wapewa Nyumba Kwa Magari Ya InjiniYour friends are getting houses and motorized cars.
Hivi We Dangaji Gani Hadi Leo Walala ChiniWhat kind of favor-seeker are you, still sleeping on the floor?
Ngoja Embu Kwanza Kuna KunaWait a minute, first there’s… there’s…
Jifunze Kukuna KunaLearn how to scratch it, scratch it.
Kwa Kushoto Kuna KunaTo the left, there’s… there’s…
Kwa Kulia Kuna KunaTo the right, there’s… there’s…
Haya Ku Ku Kuku Kukuku Ku Ku Kuku KukuOkay, ku ku kuku kukuku ku ku kuku kuku.
Eh Ku Eh Ku Eh Ku Ku Ku KuEh ku eh ku eh ku ku ku ku.
Ah EhAh eh.
Ah Ah Ah AhAh ah ah ah.
Ah Ah Ah AhAh ah ah ah.
Ooh Utaniweza Wapi Utundu Nimeanza Zamani MieOoh, where will you get me? I’ve been mischievous for a long time.
Utaniweza Wapi Utundu Nimeanza Zamani MieHow can you handle me? I started being naughty long ago.
Ooh Utaniweza Wapi Kuchepuka Nimeanza Zamani MieOoh, how can you catch me? I started straying a long time ago.
Utaniweza Wapi Utundu Nimeanza Zamani MieWhere will you get me? I’ve been mischievous for a long time.
Ooh Utaniweza Wapi Madanga Nimeanza Kitambo MieOoh, how can you handle me? I’ve been seeking sponsors for a while.
Utaniweza Wapi Utundu Nimeanza Zamani MieWhere will you get me? I’ve been mischievous for a long time.
Ooh Utaniweza Wapi Mjini Napajua Kitambo MieOoh, where will you get me? I’ve known the city for ages.
Utaniweza Wapi Utundu Nimeanza Zamani MieHow can you handle me? I started being naughty long ago.
Hasa Nataka Dodoa Haya DodoaNow I want to pick at it, alright, pick away.
Nataka Katika Haya KatikaI want to shake it, okay, keep shaking.
Jama Najojoa Haya JojoaFolks, I’m peeling it, alright, peel away.
Hamu Yanishika Haya DodoaThe urge has grabbed me, okay, pick away.
Oooh Nataka Dodoa Haya DodoaOooh, I want to pick at it, alright, pick away.
Eh Nataka Katiaka Haya KatiakaEh, I want to shake it, okay, keep shaking.
Jaama Najojoa Haya JojoaFolks, I’m peeling it, alright, peel away.
Hamu Yanishika Haya DodoaThe urge has grabbed me, okay, pick away.
Mama Nataka NileweMama, I want to get drunk.
Ngoja Nilewe Nikishaanguka Pombe Utakunywa WeweWait until I’m drunk, once I’ve fallen, you’ll drink the alcohol.
Oooh Jama Nataka Nilewe EhOooh, folks, I want to get drunk, yeah.
Ngoja Nilewe Nikishaanguka Pombe Utakunywa WeweWait until I’m drunk, once I’ve fallen, you’ll drink the alcohol.
Aaaah Hasa Nataka Dodoa Haya DodoaAaaah, now I want to pick at it, alright, pick away.
Jamani Nataka Katika Haya KatikaFolks, I want to shake it, okay, keep shaking.
Aah Jama Najojoa Haya JojoaAah, folks, I’m peeling it, alright, peel away.
Hamu Yanishika Haya DodoaThe urge has grabbed me, okay, pick away.
Naataka Dodoa Haya DodoaI want to pick at it, alright, pick away.
Jama Nakatika Haya KatikaFolks, I’m shaking it, okay, keep shaking.
Ona Najojoa Haya JojoaLook, I’m peeling it, alright, peel away.
Hamu Yanishika Haya DodoaThe urge has grabbed me, okay, pick away.
Pambee EeeehElegance, yeah.
Eeeh Huo Mnazi UnakatikaYeah, that coconut tree is swaying.
Mnazi UnakatikaThe coconut tree is bending.
Jamani Mnazi UnakatikaFolks, the coconut tree is swaying.
Oooh Mnazi UnakatikaOooh, the coconut tree is bending.
Ukitaka Kukatika HukatikaIf it wants to bend, it surely bends.
Kati Kati Kati Kati KaKati kati kati kati ka.
Diamond PlatnumzDiamond Platnumz.
Kuna Music Video
The Kuna lyrics meaning shows how social pressure and playful metaphors dance together.