The Lion King: Circle of Life by LEBO M. - LIVE at the HAVASI Symphonic Concert Show in Budapest

[@nkyryry]

I hope this guy realizes he’s the voice of the greatest opening in cinematic history.

[@AB-ix7ed]

Super Viral Sick Vids for real! His voice is something else!

[@whoistayah]

Super Viral Sick Vids he’s still on show business in South Africa 🇿🇦

[@dumang1704]

His name is Lebo M

[@marcuswilliams360]

Super Viral Sick Vids no cap

[@SeanTaylor21Mia]

Repeat that again. IN HISTORY

[@LeoJr_]

This guy don't understand how many people love him just from saying naaaaa siibenyaaaaa! 😁🙏

[@russeltwistzz4582]

What does it mean?

[@ixninner539]

@@russeltwistzz4582 Its mean stay away or else Simba will grab your ass from his Sharpen teeths....

[@kyledrake7848]

Russel Twistzz it means “there comes a lion”

[@thomasburr8055]

@Russel Twistzz This specific Zulu phrase (which actually roughly is in English “Nants ingonyama bagithi baba) translates to “Behold, here is a future king”

[@Symplypreciouschanda]

Leo his the writer from most of the African themed song in lion king and other movies

[@goalieking3378]

25 years later, this song still gets to me!!

[@bridgiee1220]

just gets to you, right?

[@tylerhynes0]

It gets to all of us because we grew up with this song and the new generation of kids will definitely get used to this once they see the lion king original movie and the new movie coming out July 19

[@lennox7209]

Yes certainly.

[@ogundahunsiikeoluwaposimi3232]

Guyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@shannonsutherland2450]

Crazy how it sounds superbly better than the studio version

[@tompriestley4505]

I’m a 40 year old grown man and this gets me everytime. Such a beautiful song in what is now sadly not a beautiful world

[@LeinRomero]

im 35

[@EduardoMonteirodeAndrade]

Me too

[@santiagoservin3423]

Another 40 here. Still come back to this video every time I need a boost

[@josephjones9107]

I'm 30 and I jam out to this daily 😊

[@YanGuzanov]

Мне 27 и наш мир все так же прекрасен ❤

[@aliciatolentino3230]

"We may speak different languages, but music is a language we all understand".

[@aliciatolentino3230]

Hi guys

[@maotisjan]

I like that though

[@mariadelrosariocruzcolina3839]

Totalmente cierto, como no emocionarse con una melodía tan hermosa como esta, la música es lo que une al mundo ♥️🙏

[@RC-sniper.77]

Totally agree with you :) 🇿🇦

[@cecileesteban9263]

Je suis d'accord avec vous🙂👍 From France

[@gpeddino]

His voice sounds ancestral. As if it existed since the beginning of time. Amazing.

[@Kadams1997]

That’s a great way of putting it. It feels deep and wise.

[@simphiwemankazana5006]

He is Zulu my tribe. Proud ukuba umZulu

[@maggymwas4688]

No way to put it. Your words captured all of it 😍 "in the beginning of time" that's so true

[@webmastervds]

Hah that's such an interesting way of putting it - yeah :")

[@iamkhaleesi9103]

He sounds real African

[@puneeth1443]

This song should be the Earth's anthem ❤️

[@ygstraightout2780]

Yes because we are all africans

[@adly__]

Indeed. The first humans were apparently found in Africa

[@swcosmos1]

Amen, my Friend

[@ThePalatineHill]

i mean, it basically is regardless of what others think

[@sdsd88]

You are right! Absolutely perfect for that! :)

[@philippedefossez3421]

The happily crying woman in the audience at 3:53 has no idea how truly human and beautiful she shows herself to be.

[@gabrielanaya677]

When you see your childhood live on stage 😢

[@ajp8260]

For me, there’s something so primal and universal about the Zulu language and harmonies ✌🏻 😭

[@JustinProper]

That's one of the sweetest, kindest statements anyone's ever said about seeing somebody else cry on KZbin. It's also one Hell of a pickup line 🤣

[@MD-zm6sn]

Does that mean I'm beautiful if I'm crying too haha?

[@lamadesurvivor5216]

Something about songs like this are healing… it helps bring out that kid in you, when just for that moment life was innocent, and almost felt perfect. 🙏🏾

[@joshuasheffer3256]

Mufasa couldn't have said it better: Everything on Earth exists together in a delicate balance. We must respect that balance. We are all connected in the great Circle of Life.

[@obaaasoraning2290]

Thank you 🙏

[@barrackoningu3210]

Iwish we would realise the power of humanity

[@SulliMike23]

And T’Challa also put it just as good in the mid-credits scene of Black Panther.

[@bLacKliSt3D911]

*Mufasa’s voice* The circle jerk is now complete, Simba

[@vergellicerio8919]

In other words. You are connected to my stomach

[@MeiZu0606]

Sounds like an ancient calling for all souls of the world!!

[@quentintaylor6880]

Your probably right

[@davidnmadu5801]

Unity

[@marloscott1016]

I agree 👍

[@virgomad]

Very true

[@Lukas-kd8ko]

I felt the same

[@makabongwethango6674]

🇿🇦South Africa is proud of this legend

[@KingOfAfrica90]

True 🇿🇦

[@madushanikodithuwakku1496]

Im not african only reson i love your contry is this

[@MyneLovesYou]

We proud of S.A because of him also

[@mattyxmessiah]

All Africa is proud of my friend

[@mphomakhanya9165]

I'm super proud of Ntate LeboM

[@bigher]

To make a 34yr old man feel 6 again, what a wonderful gift has he given us with his amazing voice!

[@mr.mindfactory]

The chills are still real. Who's still watching in 2023?

[@mirelealberice1006]

Eu aqui amigo, coisa linda essa voz, interpretação magnífica!

[@jeremyzaretski2793]

Indeed.

[@lawabidingbaddie9595]

Just watched the Broadway cast singing on an airplane. 😂

[@carlosvampre]

... Eu !!!

[@stellawil]

🙋🏽‍♀️

[@Rifat]

This is the most epic beginning of a movie in this century 👏

[@IanMcKinney83]

Absolutely.

[@ndatiagapitus7607]

I have told people this many times. Especially the animated version, the beauty and care it was animated. The love, friendship and excitement you feel.

[@ryu-ken]

This is the GOAT of all GOATS and it's not even close

[@Ruthboy92]

its not from this century

[@halfoperator2959]

I'd say this the most epic beginning of a movie at the moment

[@Parakeetwilds]

This is one of the best version of the 'Circle of Life' out there. Who's watching this in 2020!

[@joycesimba8353]

Here

[@mihirsangale8839]

Me too man

[@judasai4827]

Yes

[@arbytv5139]

I AM!!!!!

[@cadenweathers7449]

Here

[@TheRenegadePlayer]

When Disney was at its peak. As a little guy, Lion King was my favourite.

[@NoHope-WhatSoEver]

It still is for me.

[@monssterific]

Same! Lion King is still one of my favorite movie

[@loul2195]

90's kids, please stand to sing your national anthem.

[@tinazahn]

yes that should be the national anthem for everyone and broadcast every day

[@mr.fatman.]

stolen comment but still true

[@burgbass]

No

[@BenishaMcFerrin]

•QuackZilla• never...conceived in 1989, born in 1990 lol

[@leonorcarvalho9349]

YES

[@emmanuelnartey9834]

I can’t believe I’m watching this for the first time in 2020. One of the greatest voices of all time.

[@christinelusose1638]

Me too, I've heard the song many many times but I've never watched any performance of it till now. What a great performance!

[@ΑντωνιαΠολυχρονοπουλου]

I LOVE IT AND IM WHITE AND GREEK

[@libemotsanglao6822]

Me too

[@sunnychris2616]

Me too

[@kaygirly19]

Me too and what a great feeling...I shed several tears..that was beautiful.

[@taskintomal9848]

This Should be the Earths Theme song!!

[@ronnelsscb]

Taskin Tomal United Nations’ International Anthem 💖

[@wasongabeatrice]

TOTALLY!!!!!

[@maylapaty]

You're so right! Perfect!!!

[@elaminmochichi7767]

@@ronnelsscb no

[@oluwalonimiowoyemi6003]

ye it's ring tone if like other planet calls

[@johnsenoliva25]

Who’s still watching in 2024? Can’t get enough of this masterpiece!

[@wine151]

Me

[@euphrasiekigega3697]

Me, hello

[@davidmkwizu25]

Here..

[@matman32]

Same❤

[@Kropelkaaa]

Ja ❤ i płacze jak tego słucham i na to patrzę ❤

[@valoredramack9117]

As a Black American who has never been to Africa, something about the opening of this song makes me tear up every time. He has such a powerful and ancestral voice. But it's not just the voice of Africa, it's the voice of Humanity, his voice touches people from every corner of the globe because we all came from the same place at some point.

[@lusandamgudu8845]

My brother, you have never left Africa. We hold you in our hearts. We grew up hearing your voices. Tupac, DMX, Mary J. Blige. Lebo M is as much a South African as he is a New Yorker. His voice contains the message of both your ancestors and mine 💚

[@summerbreeze198]

Hmm i thought it was me alone. The intro makes me cry everytime too. The whole song i Feel it my soul. the voice of my ancestors. African Caribbean 🙏🙏👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@andrewc.2952]

I can understand that, your soul understands the words. When I hear traditional music from my ancestry, the same thing happens. It's like your brain lights up.

[@lesptitsbouts3230]

I’m white and from France and I totally agree with you.

[@Bradjcooper]

This is coming from a white aussie this still puts a tear to my eyes and i have this saved in its own playlist so i can find it easy

[@princepeterwolf]

There it is: the sound of childhood

[@kristopheraguilar4983]

So true i grew up with it did u

[@hotheadtink]

True facts right there

[@franklynfreeman1484]

Yessssss. That's the correct word I'm searching for.

[@jarand90]

Love

[@user-hv9wh5vv6p]

So true🙏

[@warning9285]

I finally get to see the face of the man who made my childhood awesome. May he live forever!

[@danielwhite1670]

I was a boy when I saw The Lion King, still gives me goosebumps at 35 today.

[@6Texasboi]

Are you talking about the movie or the broadway performance??

[@Thomas22may]

​@@6Texasboi He's talking about the movie, I was 4 or 5 when I first saw it, still remember my initial impression when the opening scene began, 34 years old as I type this.

[@xcobyxzei]

Me too ❤😊

[@cedricmissonnier]

I'm 36, live in Belgium, this was my first cinema experience. I'm so grateful for it!

[@pennylersin2055]

Im 34, definitely brings me right back to childhood 🥺

[@trayonnabarnes7007]

No one can mimic his voice! This is him! The voice of lion king 🙌😭❤ So proud to be of African descent!

[@ladycheyne5607]

Black Americans have mumble rappers with face tattoos that they uphold. Please don't shun us all🥺 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hlaback]

I'm a descendant of enslaved Africans in Cuba and Puerto Rico. My grandmother practiced Santeria, a religion of African practices mixed with the Spanish Catholic religion that they were forced to partake in. When they were alone, they practiced their own beliefs (voodoo). It developed into Santeria over time. Im way off topic but seeing Africa in the way that it should be shown, the real beauty of the continent. It also reminds me of my childhood. Even then I was mesmerized by the beauty.

[@bossnoelmotovlog5739]

I can, actually

[@DiabolicalAngel]

Yes!!! Same

[@phantomderoper2392]

Wow, that goes through my skin, a huge voice, fantastic

[@franciscobraga9311]

It is impossible not to shiver. That voice would make me think of our ancestral land, of our humanity, how we missed the opportunity to be a better human being during our time on this planet.

[@skipads9790]

💖

[@gwenchavis2279]

Yes..it was the chance of a Life Time 🙏🏿!!!

[@Str4b3rryyt]

Oh my 😢 ❤️

[@MidnightOracle8]

Yes Sir!

[@sierramarshall9473]

What a powerful message!!!! 🤲🤝🌍🌎🌏

[@NoldorianElf]

Tears of joy. Africa the cradle of humanity. Don't we all feel the same rythm?

[@ronnelsscb]

NoldorianElf I agree. It makes sense why we’re all touched, though. We’re all from Africa. :))

[@Kimmy_has]

I think this is the best thing I’ve heard in my life. This guy blows all other versions out of the water. His voice solidifies that God exists 👏👏

[@stewiegriffin4118]

That scene when Simba’s dad dies still haunts and saddens me even 20 years later 😢

[@ChatfieldSlideShow]

Stewie Griffin Same. My dad died when I was 6. And i have a passion for African music. The 2 worlds combined. It was more then my soul could contain when I first saw it.

[@stewiegriffin4118]

Lapeer On 🔥 My sympathies about your dad but it does show that music can heal and bring people together as well ❤️

[@iqa_rahman4207]

Stewie Griffin same here 😭

[@austin2k994]

I'm 18

[@NyleveEiramLofasm]

This is how I learn of Betrayal. That scene alone

[@missmaniquin2638]

This man has no idea how legendary he really is...

[@derekcabeca2682]

This man should be in the hall of the fame of one most iconic songs in movie history

[@theodorerobinson2819]

Rest in Peace James Earl Jones and take your place in the great circle of life.

[@kanchanawimalarathne713]

No matter what problem you are in, just listen to this masterpiece. It will fade away the bad feelings and keep you fresh

[@ayandambatha1859]

It speaks to the soul!

[@16Luly1979]

I agree !

[@thetanobonano]

yes it does@@ayandambatha1859

[@oaklandmade007]

AMEN 🙏🏿 you should see the smile on my face right now 🤗🤗

[@MedyoTisoy.]

Agree,

[@ahmedbilgrami1]

We are the generation who watched first look of this movie back in 90's , that was the time when everything is so simple and beautifull when our best hero was lion king

[@I-speak-U-shut-it]

AMEN!

[@DarkhorseV8]

Agree

[@GladRags]

I was 6 years old and I was as blown away as a 6 year old can be. I still get shivers down my spine.

[@حسينسعيد-غ8ك]

agree

[@israwturagasau4268]

Ahmed Bilgrami im totally with u on this i want my firstborn to see this movie

[@cinarseyfullah]

i m not crying, i got childhood in my eye

[@voidkingggc4975]

Love it, me too.

[@lilywanjiku2182]

😂😂😂

[@NatachaTea]

Me too 😂

[@laineykat]

❤️

[@Irnerio21]

@@laineykat genius!😃😃😃

[@andrewchristensen6828]

It’s February 2024 and I’m back here STILL getting goosebumps from this while smiling ear to ear

[@CharlieMornigstar-mt7pt]

Yes❤

[@sumared]

This gives me chills every single time. It's simply amazing.

[@kotomiakino]

Stephanie Reneé DeRamu

[@renesoto-pintor2916]

Same here.

[@RealSteff]

Stephanie Reneé DeRamus. i totally agree to that. it's magical

[@sara-me3so]

my other fav circle of life is by Michael barbera. chills...

[@deefranklin3546]

Those African singers give me chills everything time, the group from Brisbane are the best that I've heard sing this song.

[@kikie3771]

This song should be played on ALL radio stations around the World at the crack of dawn every single day to inspire us all to be the best we can be each day!

[@jax7715]

Omg I truly LOVE your comment!!! 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sarahjohnson3174]

I concur

[@castlestrong2174]

That’s exactly what I’m saying. I wish to be played between Russia and Ukraine also.

[@hopemanncube4538]

Kkkk so hilarious and true at the same time

[@wesolson9748]

I agree this song should be played at crack of dawn

[@kebabsvein1]

That girl crying was my immidiate reaction. SAW the movie in the theater in 1994

[@ajay_constantine]

@Unbiased Opinion I was just born!

[@rbshaun6261]

I cried when Mufasa died. 😭

[@turner094]

I was 5 then, sweet nostalgia. 😚😚😇😇🦁🦁

[@oblongfan1]

Yeah goosebumps. I was only 8 but you could feel it no matter what age

[@stonedbeaver]

Same here. Saw it in the cinema 1994 (was 10 years old) and I cried. I watched it again a couple of hours ago and the tears came several times. It's one of very few movies that have that effect on me.

[@ryanroyalty3024]

Lebo M South African talent, we're proud of him 🇿🇦 🇿🇦 🇿🇦 🇿🇦 🇿🇦

[@Bondmanproductions]

That opening call always sends chills down my spine

[@59771006]

As soon as you hear Lebo M's call at the beginning of "The Lion King" you know you're not in Kansas anymore you're in Africa.

[@Marcos95MDM]

TheBondman007 me too, OMG! It goes deep in my soul 😢😢😢😢

[@craicdealer420]

My son was born to this song, didn't even plan it, as he was coming into the earth this song came on the radio, always brings on happy tears when I hear it.

[@dermotconnectedplanetfound5184]

I hope someone was there to pick him up and hold him in the air like Simba

[@craicdealer420]

@@dermotconnectedplanetfound5184 haha...me!!! 😆😆😆😆 I still do it

[@1DarkBlossom]

What an epic entrance ❤️

[@ecologic616]

I dont think there is anything that could get you more pumped about life than this song being the first thing you hear when you're born lol like YESSS IM READYYYY!!!!! 😂 Good story though, thanks for sharing!! 👍

[@marsuonparas]

What an amazing start for your son. :') To add to the circle of life feeling, this song was playing on the radio when I picked up my mum's things from the hospital right after she had passed. She adored Elton John.

[@rashidlancer7471]

This song feels like it should be the first words you hear and understand when you attain conciousness as a kid. It exudes such a high level of spirituality and wisdom.

[@clementkote7668]

❤❤❤❤❤💯

[@Ali-mj2gm]

How interesting, as I’ve always felt like these were it for me and my earliest memories

[@PerivaldoEliasCariembe-xn4yv]

🥀🖤🙌

[@Patrick-hs7fp]

I'm a 35 year old male and every time i hear this song i'm moved to tears. Maybe it's the memories to my childhood, maybe it's the meaning of the song which i now understand more, maybe it's the energy this song gives off, maybe it's everything together. Some people laugh at me when they see me do it as a man, but this song just goes right trough me and i can't really help it. This song is just epic.

[@yandrygonzalez9252]

You and me both. 😢

[@RealDocJames]

Yup! Same

[@user-lx3oi6xy2e]

Watched the lion king a few years ago on a comedown after a big sesh, tears in my eyes for the nostalgia

[@yayyay2194]

To the younger generation... you will never know how great this time was !! All 90s and Disney Kids !!! Represent with Pride. This will forever be ours !!

[@jdhdh1357]

so true ...!

[@fruity3693]

;-; 2006...

[@yourneighborhoodwierdo8349]

early 2000s kids too. all 90s and 2000s kids grew up on this

[@annepearn4545]

I watched both of the versions in theatre upon release. It was great

[@st3v3nk3]

In the movie theatre. almost 4 old year me.. Look the silver canvas with big round eyes in stunned awesomeness. When the sun start rise.. And the music kicked in..

[@dylanself9133]

If this performance doesn’t give you chills, idk what will.. People who disliked this clearly don’t have a soul, absolutely gives me chills. Definitely one of my favorite childhood soundtrack songs of all time.

[@schizzzyjones9966]

I’m right there with you bro 🤙🏼 gets you in your feels for sure! And those who dislike this, trust me, they just don’t Know!

[@BrunoLRck]

I'm 30 years, crying like a baby.

[@kgunitkeese17]

It didn’t just give me chills, it made me cry!

[@chopz2024]

@@BrunoLRck p

[@JamailvanWestering]

The people that disliked this are Scar the Hyena’s and the banished lionesses

[@donray93]

That just choked me up. My childhood and here I am 26 with my own kids now.

[@kevinwu7994]

You said is what i am gonna to say the same with tears, how time flies...Damn

[@moviereviews541]

I'm 40 something now and I remember hearing this for the first time in 94 at the theater and this brings memories back as well 😊 loved it from the first time I heard it all those years ago.

[@moviereviews541]

@Amin Samnani it was Definitely something like we hadn't heard from Disney before and as you said, it was absolutely amazing!

[@moviereviews541]

@Amin Samnani I agree. And speaking of walkmans, I still have one LOL I like to play all my old cassettes on them. I got my Alice In Chains, and a few other cassette tapes that survived my teen years. Everytime I listen to them I think the same thing as what you said, simple times, great music, and how life was fun and great back then.

[@pamelaredmond-wadden4364]

Are we not so so blessed for this man’s gifts. I know what it is to not be allowed to speak... to live in silence. I wish to jump up with exquisite joy I’ve never known. Ty so very much for sharing your gift. I can now listen to it every morn as I awake. Live my life with love and still try to find the missing one’s unfound

[@talon3684]

What a timeless voice. Lebo M captures all the feels that makes him and this song the definition of a classic.

[@aprilshower7799]

THE LION KING OPENING IS THE MOST MAJESTIC SOUNDTRACK IN HISTORY...

[@marvinmarmeto5642]

True😊

[@marvinmarmeto5642]

I really love this song...

[@emmawensen392]

Agree!

[@bluwolf098]

I'm actually crying, this reminds me of my childhood. Where everything was much simpler and almost no violence was happening in the world. I wish we could have that right now.

[@thhhhms]

No violence? That is some truly ignorant shit you're spouting

[@centuragb]

That moment when Lebo M starts his call and a shiver runs through your spine and you have goosebumps all over you... There is something very very primal about that call that it cuts through everything and touches your soul at a base level...

[@denisemckenzie8286]

I agree 😢❤️

[@ahmadhassan3614]

Oh my God, I can't stop my tears. I am still a child listening to this song. Thank you so much for sharing such a beautiful song, also thankful to the performer, musician and all team in making my memories alive.

[@lespeacock591]

The National Anthem of the World. God Bless you 😍

[@aaronafricadesud1503]

He actually won a Grammy for this song.

[@Lazyassindigo]

He should've won more.

[@aaronafricadesud1503]

@@Lazyassindigo Definitely

[@lautaroperdomo]

@@Lazyassindigo yea

[@buffysummers2521]

as he should

[@sarakeith2246]

Really? Awesome Blossom!

[@bossman131]

Its like the soul of the world praising its creator!! Omg so beautiful!

[@Mr.Gundam7]

Yes is dedicated to our Lord almighty. People just dont know but this song is for my creator from heaven.

[@ChatfieldSlideShow]

Boss Man I actually made a comment towards top that I think echos into our soul. Here is why ☝🏽

[@Babyface-qd7ei]

@@Mr.Gundam7 yesss🙌🙌🙌

[@lilywanjiku2182]

Beautiful words

[@fionaneale3784]

This has got to be one of the most perfect performances of any piece, EVER.

[@emilyschumacker8353]

Absolutely agree. I've seen the play/musical and many other renditions. I've never seen or heard something as perfect and beautiful as this performance!!

[@Superpooper-2020]

3:26 the flute f...ked up

[@osahondaniels9949]

…the greatest musical rendition of all time. How many times will this song draw my tears? My dad on my mind. Continue to rest in peace proud warrior.

[@omarislas6029]

The Lion King has to be Disney's greatest accomplishment Hands down! !!!!

[@dtrix10kc]

Omar Islas The Lion King is an absolute masterpiece and a work of art.

[@rebirth1300]

Omar Islas no argument

[@pabloasd8922]

too bad they stole kimba the white lion

[@ocantu1987]

greatest disney movie of all time for sure

[@jamesspeaker854]

Its Africa bruh. Everything great about this world has some ties to Africa.

[@fp5398]

This song makes me want to be African, it brings back those memories of my childhood, where there were no worries and everything was so full of joy and happiness.

[@user-im1jq3lw2l]

fany perez Make a holiday to South Africa! Go to Cape Town, Jo’burg, Durban, Sun city and maybe go on a safari! Would highly recommend! Great family holiday spots aswell

[@chuckjohnson4750]

Thousands of years ago, your people were African.

[@zeesunoo6950]

Hakuna Matata..

[@akuota8575]

fany perez am African and proud from South Sudan but I was born in Australia and I haven’t been to Africa

[@nonkululekolukhele2274]

Mr Lebo M himself... so many artists have tried covering this song. but none have come close to this original artist.. Nansi ngonyama Proudly South african

[@honeylettecenteno6255]

That first few seconds feels like your in a magical forest just enjoying what you're seeing and all.

[@vickstar1992]

Lebo M owns this song. That opening call to the Circle of Life is one of the most iconic movie openings of all time

[@benlisi2540]

Nobody but nobody can sing this song like Elton John LIBO He’s very good he’s not Elton John

[@sickofficial7314]

True

[@Ludianne24]

@@benlisi2540 Are you crazy?? How can this deep African moving voice of Lebo M ever be topped by Elton John???

[@benlisi2540]

@@Ludianne24 Don’t get me wrong lebos voice is amazing I just like Elton John just my opinion

[@Ludianne24]

@@benlisi2540 Ah okay, I'm happy to hear you find, besides Elton John, Lebo M. also amazing! But you prefer Elton John. And you've also got the right to your opinion, as everybody does. I clearly don't agree with you, but that's okay, and I just got too much in my feelings by the way you stated your opinion. My apologies!

[@p_lovesBey]

I'm sooo proud to be South African 🇿🇦.... I'm so hyped for The Lion King 👑

[@lesegomashigo8867]

Imagine experiencing this live. All the people in that room must have left blessed.

[@festuskojodoe]

i swear i felt alive like there

[@jacobhughes1162]

They all left crying and wiping tears

[@lesegomashigo8867]

@Richard Dames This comment is really unnecessary and plain rude. A room is a space that can be filled, used or where something can be done. I didn't make a mistake when I said that. I wish you well.

[@heisensama]

@@lesegomashigo8867 This guy is writing hate replies on overy comment....Probably a member of the KKK....Can't stand an African man getting love and respect

[@lesegomashigo8867]

@@heisensama This really explains it. I was just shocked by that much hate and disrespect. It was uncalled for. But I honestly hope that he gets to have peace.

[@Danielaangelicaaltam]

Everything is perfect in this performance: Lebo's voice, the feeling he sends, the choirs, the orquestra, the dancers...I ended up crying. Thank you for this masterpiece!!

[@jflack6]

3:53 me too, girl. Remembering that childhood Love to ALL

[@sharonhuxford5873]

Same!!

[@imanuelvany5763]

Same....

[@theautistic.teacher]

Same

[@VirgilDavis]

Most recognizable voice in the history of any song opening. You can't help but to feel good when you hear it. Long Live Lebo! 3:52 is what music can do to a soul.

[@XnicoleDRX]

Omg yes

[@michaeldejulia-4617]

This is a soul cleansing moment

[@melaniewalgenbach2079]

What is his Name, please?

[@brunnomenxa]

​@@melaniewalgenbach2079, It's in the title, the name is Lebo M.

[@heidisolodkowski4768]

This "dude" is Lebohang Morake from South Africa. Also known as Lebo M, he is a South African producer and composer, known for his songwriting and vocal work on the soundtracks to films such as The Lion King, The Power of One and Outbreak and numerous stage productions. He was recommended to Disney by Hans Zimmer, the composer of both adaptations of The Lion King, and formed and conducted the African choir that sang for the films. He is a big name in the international music arenas, and I'm truly surprised that so few people know this.

[@joeib85]

I was only 9 years old at the time Lion King came out. I'm 31 now and still the best movie. Every time The opening starts, my childhood comes back and I forget I'm 31.

[@erkaschannel1801]

same bro one of the masterpieces that human created

[@yusofpauzi3158]

Hahaha me to.... 32 right now... still got goosebum😂😂😂😂

[@jcc3279]

I was only 3 years old when The Lion King came out I'm now 27 still the best movie ever. First movie my dad ever bought for us on LaserDisc because in our house at the time we hated VHS with a passion. Same feelings when that opening starts. I'm was watching the Lion King on Blu-Ray on Thanksgiving with my young cousins we actually watched The Lion King and the Lion King 2 and they loved it. I told them the Disney Renaissance Era was the best time of my life and still is.

[@florenceedogiawerie4352]

So true...every time I watch the lion king I forget am 42

[@qboycorvi]

Joey Arevalo Same bro. Couldn't have said it better.

[@crydcllc2076]

Words can’t describe how much this song means to our generation ❤️

[@simonmonoa2561]

Immediately after I die I want to hear his voice welcoming me.

[@laineykat]

💗

[@rhondagaddy3233]

I felt that!!

[@christopherjohnson3523]

That would be epic

[@georgems831]

OMG you spoke to my soul!

[@MrSamialbeik]

Total awesome comment.

[@demontiming3234]

If he’s not singing at my funeral I’m not going.

[@hijack69]

Would you like him to dance on your funeral too?

[@irenedontoh9692]

Oh. Hahahahaha

[@wildworld4871]

Loool

[@laineykat]

💗

[@marloscott1016]

Right l'm with you

[@Anna-hq3qi]

The best Disney song ever without a doubt! So full of emotion, never fails to send shivers down my spine

[@chachajod3990]

Correction....it's the best song ever sung....

[@mkccv]

OT7 x He lives in you

[@ChristenOnAMission]

I still belt this out regularly and randomly. My children will always remeber Moms random "Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba Sithi uhm ingonyama" ❤ Ty sir for being the soundtrack of my childhood and theirs.

[@queentadortv6083]

Am I the only one that everytime I hear this song, I am into tears. The chanting always give me chill. IT'S MAY 27, 2020.

[@peterallott2388]

War in bath watching this with my glass of red wine Silk g tears from my eyes

[@queentadortv6083]

@@peterallott2388 chilling to my spine is legit everytime.

[@kantharos1]

Hey, im watching this June 21, 2020. love the Lion king songs including this by Lebo.

[@yoliwithlove5f508]

You are definitely not alone. This song moves my spirit every time. The beauty that I see through this song leaves me speechless

[@kyhwan0628]

1 Korean here

[@thediehardarkansasrazorbak7288]

Who else is moved spiritually and emotionally by watching this magnificent performance?

[@imanhaidar9272]

🕊

[@thediehardarkansasrazorbak7288]

@Richard Dames 🖕🖕

[@MsJang97]

Whenever I miss my brother, I watch this video. It feels like I go back in time to when I was still with him. This is the last video we watched together the night before he died. I had a lot of regrets because I was not able to even talk to him before I went to work that Saturday morning. It gave me a trauma, and that's why I get so paranoid and make sure to say my goodbyes before I leave. I always think that this may be the last chance I'll have to see them. He was so young; he could've done so much more. His passing was so sudden and tragic, and it gave me so much pain. Sad, but I still somehow feel happy because the memory of him still feels vivid, like I can remember all the details. It's been 5 years.

[@niikhilnayar]

Glad to know I'm not the only one who gets emotional when listening to this

[@benishzafar9620]

My God! His voice and words are spine chilling 😍. This song is very spiritual

[@Mr.Gundam7]

Yeah i think its dedicated to our Lord almighty ☝🙏🙏🙇🙇👑

[@andrew8604]

Lebo still has the magic voice. He did some of the original work from the first one that was on vhs.

[@TheChichola]

He did de vocals on the Zulu part. However, the lyrics and music belong to the one and only: Sir Elton John

[@JPS13Laptop]

César Aguirre Don’t forger Hans Zimmer who orchestrated it. 😁

[@painmovingforward6882]

YES!

[@gorries9928]

As a Fellow South African Lebo M created song that doesn't just have meaning to one country but he created one song that has meaning to a whole continent and in his words and music shows how beautiful our home of Africa is

[@di3486]

He really captured the magic of Africa.

[@livingfinance]

Completely agree

[@dracoreiner4790]

Wrong He created this song For the whole world This is our Earth song

[@JRock-vf4fw]

I would love to visit Africa. I’m in NYC.

[@karenmacgregor7441]

And our whole world, planet, people animals everything, I hope we don't destroy what God gave us

[@Thorsbeard]

There's nothing better than this, you know why? Everyone is smiling or crying from emotions and joy! This is the best.

[@leekatherine9623]

I had the honor to hear him sing live December 2020 in Taiwan. It was SO FREAKING AMAZING. I cried listening to him sing.

[@me_souljah]

Lucky you!

[@azucenanajera2295]

You're so lucky! I hope I get to see him live one day!

[@mariademeter5811]

@@azucenanajera2295 you are so lucky

[@escapistfromhell1543]

You were trully blessed

[@stroyer2103]

He did a live performance during COVID?

[@dannyhyde7847]

This guy actually gave me goosebumps. Thank you for singing the one song that defines my childhood. What a legend 👌

[@kgotlaetsilemodieginyane7491]

Glory be to the Lord, for blessing us with this man. Lebo M, we are proud of you. People are in tears because this man sings this song with his heart. Woooooooow wooooow wooooooow.

[@WaynesAquariumAddiction]

Absolutely incredible. May we all stand and solute this man.

[@nubiankhaleesi2945]

Ohhhh that voice!! OH THAT CALLLL!! THATS the call of Mother Africa!!!! Makes me cry every time I hear it!

[@kummer45]

That man can sing his soul. Those genes carries centuries of history.

[@derekpintozzi2498]

Can’t you say that about anyone?

[@kummer45]

@@derekpintozzi2498 Is is possible to say that about anyone? Not everybody is a great singer out there...

[@derekpintozzi2498]

@@kummer45 I meant like those genes carry centuries of history

[@krocmaster2527]

WE

[@VDaClassic]

I'm 38. This song still gives me chills, and makes me cry. It's pure emotion, innocence, understanding. It's a time where, all your anxiety, and stress wasn't at a all time high. No worries. Just happiness. It's a literally the equivalent, of a grandparent/parent hug. Saying, "It's o.k. You're o.k. Everything will be fine.".

[@SuN_2804]

Almost 35 here!!!! I cried through this..the chills is crazy! We’d all lose our collective sh*t if we experienced this in person 😂

[@Freemarkets1236]

Same age as you and I feel the same. This song just feels like a theme for our generation.

[@1saamor897]

disney changed. its not as fun anymore. especially after Strange world

[@giangthan1611]

I'm 33 and I cried when first hear the intro. The chills is no joke 😂

[@nastolniyvadim]

Amen.

[@jjd1799]

Im as white as snow. Irish and British heritage, born in London, UK. But i that intro makes me want to cry tears every time I listen. We all know Mother Africa is the birth of all humans. And i feel something deep in my bones when i hear this music, like it’s embedded into my DNA 🧬 ❤️❤️❤️

[@vanessamoultrie5403]

Still watching in 2021! I love this version!

[@michellebenson3096]

The Best Version

[@daliahmaier4482]

We will play it for our son on his welcome party... He is born 2021 ❤️👶

[@eahyoon]

nostalgic!!! Lion King is the KING of all disney film.. TRUE CLASSIC!

[@4450krank]

I still have the VHS tape, i could never get rid of it.

[@shanhussain6114]

Shakespeare's Hamlet: "Am I a joke to you?" 🤣

[@lindawangui7886]

GOOSEBUMPS, my South African brethren are such blessed musicians.

[@drunkoctopu5]

I am so glad that I am here and now living with these people on this planet... Thank you for your childhood

[@sakibsarang5691]

Tho I'm an Indian, whenever I hear African music, or just look at pictures of Africa, I just end up overwhelmed and in tears...Something about that land makes me feel connected to it and this song is just on another emotional level man

[@cheshirecat7289]

Basically, all we come from Africa originally.

[@greenlime1997]

Africa is where mankind began, every human being (in a certain symbolic way) had its origins in Africa. I've heard from people who visit Africa for the first time, and how they often feel a strange deep connection with the land, as if it had always held a place in their lives. I myself haven't had the change to visit, even though it's on my bucket list lol

[@benpainter6874]

I'm Indian too

[@scholaroftheworldalternatehist]

Indians were one of the first people out of Africa I think

[@sibusisomathebula4002]

South Africa a small India 🇮🇳 Durban in KZN PROVINCE

[@dimensia6942]

This is what makes me a proud South African. Music like this is so beautiful. Amantle!! ❤

[@Pheertjee]

But but... The Lion King scene is located in Tanzania?

[@שירהסבהט-ת1מ]

🤣🤣🤣 Lion king not in sout africa

[@thembamanana9834]

@@Pheertjee the artist is South African

[@thembamanana9834]

@@koolohinde yeah

[@mawmawa4116]

שירה סבהט artiste is clearly South African 😂 you can here him click is tongue the

[@nemiahmorgan8282]

I'm just listening in 2022 and I get chills, I can imagine those who are actually at this spectacular concert. This man is a true legend Awesome!!!!!!

[@maryamayoku8014]

I swear... Those at the concert 🥺🥺🥺

[@crystalpiscitelli720]

I recently lost my shitz su dog on February 20th 2024 he was my little soldier he fought through kindney desease. I was there right by his side through all of his battles . In the end old age took him. I always play this song for him😢❤love my fur baby always

[@NoriMori1992]

A lot of times when people perform live they don't sound as good. Even when they sound good, they don't sound _as_ good. This guy, a whole two decades after the fact, sounds just as flawless and powerful as he did in the movie, maybe even better. Incredible.

[@mayehboss9591]

After so many years this still makes me cry

[@johnkttraining]

Why do you cry lol

[@BernardoMattosBattifora]

John KT because every time we listen to this song we conect with our child memories

[@mungu.7635]

John KT it's too beautiful

[@guswan3311]

John KT LOL because she havent feel how they live in savanna

[@dtrix10kc]

John KT Because it's a part of our youth and it's beautiful.

[@kennethsillers2310]

music is truly an international language...no matter where you're from music is a force that stirs the soul. Thank you for posting this beautiful performance.

[@Jiggy_Scotland]

The sound sends shivers down your spine such a soothing sound 👍 ❤ from Scotland

[@phindilekhwela7063]

Proudly Zulu as my language 🤗😍 and so Proudly South African 😍❤️❤️💃💃💃

[@centuragb]

I thought that the language he was singing was Xhosa, am I mistaken?

[@senzofanele3276]

@@centuragb it is Zulu

[@neomakena3047]

I’m a pedi

[@khoufiarrobbani3638]

Hello, could you translate the begining words when he said that

[@jasmineharrison7822]

Phindile Khwela I have ancestors who are Zulus Even if I’m an American I’m proud to have African ancestry in my family line