Les Wanyika is a prominent band with Tanzanian and Kenyan members based in Nairobi, Kenya. It was formed in 1978 when drummer , guitarist , bassist , saxophonist and Phoney Mkwanyule left the Simba Wanyika Band. They were joined by guitarist and vocalist . The Les Wanyika Band made many popular recordings, and are best remembered for their classic, ever fresh hit songs "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", and "", among others.