Composer of iconic ‘Lion King’ chant sues comedian over ‘Circle of Life’ translation

A Grammy-award winning South African composer who wrote and performed the iconic opening chant in “Circle of Life” for Disney ...
FOX 5 New York

‘Lion King’ lyrics lawsuit: Comedian sued for $27M over viral translation

Comedian Learnmore Jonasi is being sued over his now-viral translation of the iconic “Lion King” chant, with the composer ...

“Lion King” Chant Composer Files $27M Lawsuit Against Comedian Over Song's Alleged Misinterpretation

Lebo M, the chant's composer and performer, is seeking $27,000,000 in damages from comedian Learnmore Jonasi, according to ...

Lebo M sues comedian Learnmore Jonasi claiming Circle of Life misrepresentation

Grammy winner seeks more than $20m in damages over mistranslation of The Lion King chant ...
KTNV Las Vegas

Meet the magic behind the puppetry and Las Vegas locals making Disney's The Lion King shine

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — In its return to The Smith Center, Disney’s The Lion King set up shop for two weeks in Las Vegas, and none of it would be possible without puppet supervisor Michael Reilly. Inside ...