‘Circle of Life’ Performer Sues Comedian Over Podcast Defamation

Lebo M, the performer of 'The Circle of Life' chant, is suing comedian Learnmore Jonasi. Lebo M alleges that Jonasi defamed him in a viral podcast clip concerning Disney's 'The Lion King.' Specifically, Lebo M claims Jonasi falsely stated that the song's opening chant translates to "Look, there’s a lion. Oh my god” in Zulu. Originally reported by Billboard.