[Lgpolicy] Lion King composer sues comedian for $27 million over song translation

[Francis M. Hult via Lgpolicy]

Los Angeles Times

‘Look, it’s a lawsuit!’ Lion King composer sues comedian for $27 million
over song translation

The Grammy-winning composer behind the signature opening chant in the song
“Circle of Life” for “The Lion King” movies is taking a comedian to court
for allegedly damaging his reputation by misrepresenting the song’s meaning
on a viral podcast episode.

In a federal lawsuit filed this month seeking millions in damages, Lebohang
Morake, known as Lebo M, accused Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi of
intentionally botching the translation of the lyrics, central to both the
Disney films and the musical theater adaptations.

Full story:
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-03-27/lion-king-composer-sues-comedian-for-viral-botched-translation
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