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

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Source: New York Post
Published: 2026-03-25 20:46 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Africa, World News
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A Grammy-award winning South African composer who wrote and performed the iconic opening chant in “Circle of Life” for Disney’s “The Lion King” movies is suing a comedian for allegedly damaging his reputation by intentionally misrepresenting the song’s meaning on a podcast and in his stand-up routine.
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