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Mufasa: The Lion King will be available on Digital on February 18 and Blu-ray on April 1, 2025. Get another look at Mufasa: ...

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 ...

New cast members include Tiffany Boone as Sarabi; Kagiso Lediga as Young Rafiki; Preston Nyman as Zazu; Mads Mikkelsen as Kiros, a formidable lion with big plans for his pride; Thandiwe Newton as ...

The young Rafiki is played by South African actor Kagiso Lediga, who sees his character as drawing wisdom from across Africa. “Rafiki is a traveler,” said Lediga, “this kind of pan ...

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