(Rafiki) was born in Durban, South Africa. Training: Mbongeni Ngema’s Academy. Credits: K-Cap, Umoja, and The Lion King (Madrid, Gazelle Tour and Broadway). Television: “Code Black ...

Quincey Reese Thursday, July 13, 2023 4:00 p.m. | Thursday, July 13, 2023 4:00 p.m. An avid “Lion King” fan, Angelina Angelcyk was thrilled when she was selected to play Rafiki the baboon in ...

South African actors John Kani and Kagiso Lediga play the same character of spiritual guide mandrill, Rafiki, in the Lion King film. South African actors John Kani and Kagiso Lediga. The two play ...

Discover the origins of Rafiki, the wise mandrill we know and love, as Mufasa: The Lion King explores his younger days. With a spark of curiosity and strength, young Rafiki begins his journey as a ...