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A legal fight over one of cinema’s most iconic songs is now underway. Lion King composer Lebo M has filed a $27 million lawsuit against comedian Learnmore Jonasi for a viral joke about the film’s opening chant. The dispute centres on whether the joke misrepresented a culturally significant Zulu hymn. The case has sparked public debate across South Africa, with reactions split over whether the lawsuit is justified or excessive.


"Lion King" Joke: Comedian Sued | Firstpost Africa

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