Who was the real Lion King?

[@JD-te6vm]

African kingdom! The most regal and original monarchy!

[@Stacksonem]

I've been teaching my students about this story for several years. There are very few videos discussing the empires of middle age Africa. Of the videos that are available, they are of low quality monotone/boring, and/or don't quite this epic in depth. This video will not only help my students draw parallels between the historical and Disney versions, but also engage them and hold their attention. Thank you for this.

[@cavc94]

Do you know the channel Extra Credits? They have a series of five episodes about Mali Empire and they tell this story. They have simple but gret animations and the videos are funny to watch so are great for educative purposes.

[@jonJD3davis3]

Disney could have at least made a reference to Sundiata Keita. My whole life I’m thinking the Lion King, etc. was created by Walt Disney

[@sakura4331]

Disney did found out about Sundiata eventually, and said it's mostly inspired by Hamlet. When I heard about Lion King being a "live action" I will admit I got excited and hoped that it will be about Sundiata, but that didn't happened. I tried telling people about Sundiata Keita, but people kept saying it's Hamlet this and Hamlet that. I even tried to tell people about it in Jon Solo's video about the Messed up Origins in Lion King when he only talked about Hamlet and Jungle Emperor: Leo (Kimba the White Lion), but this one commenter kept telling me that I was just angry for the sake of angry and asked why Disney should acknowledged Sundiata and this commenter kept telling me that a lot of stories were based on Hamlet and I'm like, Sundiata Keita's story was older than Hamlet, what the hell are you talking about?! It's sad that some people refused to acknowledged that there is an actual African story not only older than Hamlet, but they kept telling me they're true Lion King fans. If they're true Lion King fans, then they should be full aware of this story and let people know the true origin of Lion King.

[@crystalidentity]

You are 100% right. So many cultural things are stolen from black people and black cultures, and with no acknowledgement whatsoever by the white people. Cul-Appro pisses me off!

[@moe5020]

@@crystalidentity Why should Disney acknowledge Sundiata when the Lion king is based on Hamlet also cultural appropriation isn't real.

[@br9760]

@@moe5020 If due credit isn't given, then its treaso--I mean appropriation . Especially when euros take it and afterwards treat it like one of "their" stories. Another example is the Lone Ranger, who was most likely based on Bass Reeves a freed man who arrested 3,000+ criminals and never got hit by a single bullet. If this is done on a cultural scale, then its cultural appropriation. It literally happens all the time in America. It wouldn't be so much of a problem if the average American wasn't so ignorant about history.

[@jokesterthemighty227]

Well, Hamlet is way more popular to the extend of most European countries and the US have to learn about it at school, that's why.

[@moe5020]

​@Fire Starter No Hamlet was actually real and he and his whole family were talking lions.

[@desmondampofo764]

We did it all Afrika💪🏿 #PAAHPAAHPAAH🇬🇭🔥🔥🔥

[@nunulove8702]

Yes we Did😊👑😊💪💎👌100%.

[@clanceman1]

Disney The Lion King is in fact a retelling of the Ancient Melanin Kemetic Metu Neter Spiritual Wisdom teaching and right knowledge of: "Ausar, Auset, Heru and Seth."

[@andrewwilson6407]

bruh my teacher assigned us to watch this.

[@user-sk4zj3ht9b]

Same

[@ocelots118]

Also same

[@johnmoscato4648]

THIS SHOULD BE THE NEXT GAME OF THRONE !

[@johnmoscato4648]

@DKhisa TRUE !

[@tamirsharif314]

John Moscato No the story of the great Black God Sundiata Keita should not be the next game of throne...the story of the great Black God Sundiata Keita is a Black story/a African story ...the game of throne is a t.v. show that is showing the true natural nature of the Caucasian race.

[@morivice6835]

Nice try with the pronunciation Sundiata is pronounced Soon-jah-ta.

[@StoryDive]

I heard a few different pronunciations of the name while I was researching the video, so I went with the more phonetic version, but you're probably right.

[@Migdo14]

There's a lot of things Disney copy of.

[@vicenteortegarubilar9418]

Can't wait for the next video about the real Black Panther. Another great work. Keep it up.

[@willlyon7129]

Or the actual Norse myths behind Thor in the Marvel comics.

[@StoryDive]

@@willlyon7129 There are a few channels that have covered that already, but maybe.

[@robbiewalker2831]

@@StoryDive I'm glad you addressed the elephant in the room, because there are two major factors that makes the Lion King different from Jungle Emperor Leo. 1. Jungle Emperor Leo focused more on the title character having humans be part of the main plot, because his father died trying to save his wife from hunters while she was pregnant. 2. Kimba is not a male name, and Simba is not derived from Kimba; this is the major thing I wanna talk about. The biggest issue with this conspiracy comes in two things. For one thing, the title character is actually called Leo in the original Japanese. The other is that if they were to change his name in the US, and the male equivalent name should be Kimball (Kimba is actually a feminine name), and that the name Kimball, defined by Old Celtics as "leader of men", works in the context of the series, as I hear the White Lion took ideas from humans to rebuild his kingdom as the 1960s TV series progressed; because like Sundita, Leo has learned many things from humans about War, Peace, and Rulership. Oh yeah, and the word Simba is a pre-existing Swahili word meaning "Lion".

[@yensid4294]

This was great, I really enjoyed learning more about the origins of the original African myth. When the Lion King animated movie was first previewed I immediately thought of Kimba the White Lion which I watched in the 60s as a kid ( along with Astro Boy, Marine Boy, Speed Racer & Prince Planet- all Japanese cartoons shown on local UHF stations in the late 60s in northern California) I recognized the art of the Dillons as soon as I saw it, now I want that book as much for the illustrations as the story. Is it still in print, can you give me the full title so I can look for it? Thank you in advance 😊

[@crystalidentity]

*Mansa Musa: The Lion of Mali* - hardcover (October 1, 2001) by Khephra Burns (Author), Leo & Diane Dillon (Illustrator) www.amazon.com/Mansa-Musa-Lion-Khephra-Burns/dp/0152003754 It is out of print, but it seems you can still buy it second-hand.

[@crystalidentity]

Thanks for this story-dive into African history and mythology - it was awesome!! :D I loved all the little animations, and it's great that you credit the photos too. A+++ (Aya)

[@hotgangsta5288]

I am a proud Mandinka!

[@mikeyburns4200]

Sundiata should have his own movie.

[@megatronDelaMusa]

truly..... i named my son after him

[@farafinatigneissouf8155]

I am a Malian and I agree that the story of Sundjata is true the Lion king of Mali the lion of her mother

[@johnmoscato4648]

DIATA OR DJATA IN SUNDIATA MEANS LION !

[@farafinatigneissouf8155]

yes Djata means Iion and the name Sundjata came from his mother which is Sogolon ( Sogolon djata ) her Lion

[@donoyster5309]

Sun diata Leo lion same origins

[@mikeykitty1235]

I feel like Lion King would be inspired, but Jungle Emperor? No. Not really. Tezuka most likely never heard of Sundiata, since the main inspiration for Jungle Emperor was actually Bambi, and the series takes more inspiration from that, since Leo's father, Panja, was killed by a hunter, not by another lion.

[@hassanatoudiallo7612]

Coming from some who knows Maninka Soundiata is pronounced (soon-ja-ta)

[@RaanuAli47]

Sunjata

[@ladygodiva5407]

WOW!! This is so awesome of a lesson. I will have my babies watch it. Thank you.

[@theemperor2017]

Ohhh wowwww, such a beautiful baby on your pic 🙏💖

[@mrabe.afrosaiyan1122]

My dad is from Mali and I’m related to Sundiata somehow

[@willlyon7129]

Could you do a video on non Disney fairy tale movies for alternatives for live action Disney movies.

[@megatronDelaMusa]

the first signs of true African unity would be the resurrection of Sundiata's empire. recent events in the Sahel region and the victory of Mr Faye in Senegal attests to this. the spirit of the lion king is alive

[@RaMraM-zm1el]

Of course it was plagiarism... A blatant one at that

[@kyraocity]

Great educational video!! Thx

[@MrUself]

Whoa...

[@fatu2336]

Keita Mansaray as my mother is Keita

[@sonic4528]

Great video! Yes, Sundiata Keita's epic was Disney's main inspiration for making the Lion King! Other sources were also used of course ^^ However, the Epic of Sundiata was by far the main inspiration for the movie. But of course Disney wouldn't tell anyone that, because of two reasons: 1) Sundiata Keita is African. 2) Sundiata was a Muslim. Due to its prejudice against Muslims and black people, Disney didn't tell the truth about the Lion King, instead they lied and said it was about Hamlet.

[@kyraocity]

2:45 Oral tradition as precursor to tea channels

[@stapuft]

I've never heard of "kimba" or heard "the Lion King" get compared to it, but I always hear it get compared to "Hamlet"

[@StoryDive]

Yes, the writers admitted that was an influence, but not Kimba or Sundiata.

[@user-hk2qz1hz4i]

I really encourage you to check out Kimba the White Lion. The Lion King is a really blantant rip off of it despite the creators denying any influence from it. At the very least, you can see how similar some scenes and the characters are from this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHnTpGWfeJ2KadE

[@crystalidentity]

Didn't Osamu Tezuka sue Disney for plagiarism, and they settled out of court?

[@Gunth0r]

note the script at 6:41 and the characteristic disney W, i and E in the name Will Eisner. WALT DISNEY WILL EISNER Coincidence?

[@crystalidentity]

Yeah, he was clearly parodying the famous Disney signature!

[@lenamaria4able]

0:16 you forgot the 90s show Timon And Pumbaa

[@leylapats]

Simba wasn’t exiled, all the lions thought he was dead.

[@mounirbaroudi5890]

incredible video

[@AlmightyxTalks]

Yeah I'm a fan now do you have a patreon or discord

[@walter2029]

my mom and dad are sibblings

[@herberttabeta96]

american gods season 2 episode 8 breakdown please

[@mikexwray]

part where his legs didnt work was definitely made up😭😭

[@reginoramos6956]

Kimba

[@leroingapout786]

African had also antic Libraries but much of these Books were destroyed

[@nickendrathomas1882]

Both are inspired by him I believe!

[@leroingapout786]

Unfortunately Musa wasn't Sundiata's descendant

[@PiratePrincessYuki]

I thought it was based on King Richard?

[@bintudampha4855]

Am I the only 😕 mandinka watching this?

[@stapuft]

I wonder if so-so, was allright, or just so so... But dankaron.....dayum that's kind of a bad ass name....

[@StoryDive]

I was thinking of putting a joke like that in there, "Balla and Nana escaped from Soso, and they said it was just ...So so", but in the end I cut it, lol.

[@stapuft]

@@StoryDive "great minds...", I guess

[@maxb1004]

I‘m here after playing Age of empire 2 HD（DLC African Empire）：）

[@real_Pinoy]

Does the Manga have warthog and Amir kat singing Akuna matata lol 😆

[@williamstroud9152]

YES!

[@shambakanguya853]

So quick to question its authenticity.

[@user-gf2qo9ly8k]

Don’t Think That He Is From Mali He Is From Ethiopia Original Backgroung

[@darkroninmarvel]

Also Black Panther kiiiiinda copied the lion king in some story beats

[@StoryDive]

Yeah, I was going to work in a clip from Black Panther, but couldn't figure out where to put it.

[@TubiTuesdays]

It didn't copy the Lion King it used real African mythology if anything.

[@JazmineLee1]

Now i get it Simba/Kimba’s kids are called Kiara Kion and Kopa because of what the lion king is based of of Simba’s name is Kimba its starts with a K so now i know why in the lion king to Simba’s kids all start with a K get what i am saying?

[@juanperez-fw8ri]

The Lion King is actually based on Hamlet and it is very different from Kimba. I will assume you never watched Kimba.

[@supersaiyangodsupersaiyanm7886]

I think you should do a lot more research about kimba and you’ll find out that the lion kind DID NOT steal from kimba

[@gakahuruko2331]

This story is similar to Shaka Zulu life interesting.

[@RukiaBlackBlazer]

Where would the hero as a boy had gotten iron to use as a walking stick back then? What is the root of the Japanese version? All cultures copy wat has gone before, the trick, is knowing who did it, first.

[@raykanu2616]

They had blacksmiths back then infact blacksmiths is imbedded into their culture they are some of the people who have and keep the Ancient knowledge I could point you to a video about the role that blacksmiths played in their culture they were making metal and iron back then for sure

[@mephistopheleshellel693]

The thing about spoken word, peoples used it to tell mostly of their "beliefs". Not actual facts. But allegories. Sundiata could very well be a ripoff of Egyptian mythology.

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

We like the cgi but it wasn't enough for me and my kids to watch it in the theater.

[@f.i.s7481]

“Rich country of Africa....” no! CONTINENT

[@PharaohII]

It's funny nobody thinks the west africans had a written language but ruled over Europe and the rest of the known world!! Lol oh and we never invited the wheel or boat loool

[@mohamedwuriejalloh3918]

Lion king

[@tshiamooriel5113]

even wtitten stories have a lot of fabrication

[@RenaissanceM]

I really wish they had combined elements of the original Lion King, and elements of The Epic of Sundiata to make a true Live Action adaptation of The Lion King.

[@blackrain303]

Gen 49:9 Judah is a lion's whelp: from the prey, my son, thou art gone up: he stooped down, he couched as a lion, and as an old lion; who shall rouse him up? Gen 49:10 The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be. Luk 21:20 And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. Luk 21:21 Then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto. Rev_5:3 And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. Rev_5:5 And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.

[@StoryDive]

Thanks for the comment. Just to clarify, I was not trying to say that Sundiata Keita is the only King referred to as "The Lion", because there are a bunch. His story together with his title "the lion" makes him very similar to the characters and story of Disney's The Lion King, not his name alone.

[@StoryDive]

Also, the writers of The Lion King acknowledged that they were inspired by the stories of Moses and Joseph, as well as Hamlet, but there may be more similarities in the Epic of Sundiata. You be the judge!

[@blackrain303]

@Rodney James Good question...My point is that most if not all movies are Biblical, whether you know it or not. This is not about an African King it is about a black man called Christ and a representation of his people being in exile and don't know who they are... Jer 17:4 And thou, even thyself, shalt discontinue from thine heritage that I gave thee; and I will cause thee to serve thine enemies in the land which thou knowest not GOCC Presents ~ It doesn't Matter the Color... Until you say he's Black!!! {Revelation 1:14-15} kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn_clYZ4p61mpqs

[@isaacdiakite6249]

I'm Malian, we are not you disgusting hebrews.

[@blackrain303]

@@isaacdiakite6249 Of course not, You are a heathen... Who is Ham the TRUE Africans!!! {GOCC Classic} kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKKyg4uGj7mXe7c Gen 9:18 And the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japheth: and Ham is the father of Canaan. Gen 9:22 And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brethren without. Gen 9:23 And Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it upon both their shoulders, and went backward, and covered the nakedness of their father; and their faces were backward, and they saw not their father's nakedness. Gen 9:24 And Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his younger son had done unto him. Gen 9:25 And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren.

[@lionswrath264]

In Medieval Art work there were Two Lion Guarding Da Tree Of Life The King Of Chaos and The Prince of Wrath That’s da reason why they were to Break The the legs of the Lamb dat has been Slain The Winter ❄️ King the Fear the Two Starseeds Coming After Immanuel Christ,The Executioner And The Judgr

[@sasukeuchia40]

Don't you know you fool there were 7 lion kings

[@user-gf2qo9ly8k]

This Abu Bakr Is Somalis

[@traqueliacooper5132]

U think your awesome, well presented as well as understood that Hollywood of demons simmering serious. For real