The clip shows Learnmore Jonasi translating ‘Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba / Sithi uhm ingonyama’ as ‘Look, there’s a lion! Father / Oh my god, it’s a lion!’ Hosts double over, one mimicking the melody in English amid gasps and howls. South African artist Lebo M. created the chant for Disney’s 1994 film, blending Zulu roots with the story’s East African setting. Zulu speakers confirm the literal meaning, while some note ‘ingonyama’ evokes both lion and king in ceremonies.
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While we are talking about the music from Lion King, here is a version of the musical hits of Lion King - Circle of Life and He Lives In You performed by the United States Navy Band which is my favourite rendition particularly because of the richness of the sound.
Here is a link to a video of the opening sequence for those who haven’t seen it:
Lion King Opening Scene - Circle of Life performed by Carmen Twillie, Lebo M. - From The Lion King
