For stretches, The Lion King plays like a show aimed at impressionable children as adults wait for the story to move forward.

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.

Staged by the Northland Players Summer Youth Theater program, kids ages 8-15 will be participating in “The Lion King, Jr.” at ...

If you go on safari to Africa—to South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania—you might not realize that the king of beasts is disappearing. You will see lion prides from your ...

"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 ...

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 ...

"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 story of Disney’s “The Lion King” will be adapted to a stage by 36 children, ages 8 to 18, in an upcoming production by ...

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 ...

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 ...

Black History Month honors the achievements and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history, and it's a great time ...