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Mufasa: The Lion King featuring Dr John Kani and Kagiso Lediga

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Mufasa: The Lion King is the latest installment in the iconic Disney franchise and opens at cinemas this week. The story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline.

The story is told through the eyes of Rafiki, played by legendary South African actor Dr John Kani (older Rafiki) and Kagiso Lediga (younger Rafiki). Phil had a chance to catch up with both of them (full interviews below).

Dr John Kani talks to Phil de Lange about his role as Rafiki in Mufasa: The Lion King

Comedian and actor Kagiso Lediga on his role as young Rafiki in Mufasa: The Lion King

Mufasa: The Lion King opens at cinemas on Friday 20 December.

Phil de Lange
Phil de Lange
Phil de Lange is the producer of the Ryan O'Connor Breakfast show and has been with Smile 90.4FM since it's inception in 2013. Through his work on the breakfast show he has won two national radio awards. He has been in broadcasting for 15 years and has honed his talent at 6 different radio stations. Outside of radio he is also a podcast producer and award winning stand-up comedian.

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