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How a gorilla lost its tail

Proverb in the local language
Zela zela, mokomboso azanga mokila.
Proverb's direct translation
Because of waiting too long, the gorilla lost its tail.Do not procrastinate. Waiting around endlessly or expecting things to happen by themselves will only lead to missed opportunities
Proverb's meaning
Do not procrastinate. Waiting around endlessly or expecting things to happen by themselves will only lead to missed opportunities.
From: Lingala in Republic of Congo and DRC

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