Yemi Alade almost missed the opportunity to collaborate with Beyoncé on The Lion King: The Gift album…twice. The award-winning Nigerian superstar was part of the nine African musicians featured ...

Two of them are Thembelihle Cele (Nala) and Mukelisiwe Goba (Rafiki), who both hail from Durban, South Africa, and have been performing in productions of The Lion King for over a dozen years.

"The collection, rich in vibrant colors and intricate designs, is a tribute to both African heritage and the timeless tale of 'The Lion King.'" To stay true to the vision of authenticity ...

"The Lion King" is set in a fictional African utopia known as the Pride Lands. But the long-running musical's heart is rooted in the very real talents of several South African artists. Lebo M ...

The Lion King' (is) something I grew up watching ... She called the album a "love letter to Africa," and it featured a multitude of artists such as Mr Eazi, Yemi Alade, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage ...

The Lion King,” playing at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando for the next few weeks, still has theatrical thrills.

In partnership with Broadway Dallas, the exhibit is called, "From Africa to the Broadway Stage: Disney’s The Lion King." The exhibit will be on display until July 3. “The exhibit is an ...

as The Lion King. Goba was born in Durban, in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, where she learned to speak the Xhosa language known for its click consonants. About 10 million people speak ...

THIS year marks the 30th anniversary of Disney’s “The Lion King” and The Walt Disney Company Africa is gearing up to commemorate this milestone in grand style across South Africa.