Comic Beats $27 Million Disney ‘The Lion King’ Lawsuit Over Viral Joke

Comic Beats $27 Million Disney ‘The Lion King’ Lawsuit Over Viral Joke

Comedian Learnmore Jonasi has walked away unscathed after South African singer Lebo M dropped his massive $27 million The.link { text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-decoration-color: #db0000; text-underline-position: under; } Lion King.link { text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-decoration-color: #db0000; text-underline-position: under; } defamation la…

Hakuna Matata! Comedian sees off Lion King lawsuit : News 2026 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide

Hakuna Matata! Comedian sees off Lion King lawsuit - Circle of Life composer had sued Learnmore Jonasi

Comic Fends Off ‘Frivolous’ $27 Million Lawsuit Over ‘Lion King’ Joke, Will Seek Legal Fees

A judge dismissed $27 million defamation lawsuit over a comedic translation of the Zulu chant in 'Circle of Life' from Disney's 'The Lion King.'

Lion King Star's $27M Lawsuit Over Circle Of Life Translation Debate Gets Official Verdict

The infamous lawsuit surrounding a misunderstanding regarding the classic Lion King song, Circle of Life, has finally come to a close.

U.S. Judge Dismisses US$27 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Zimbabwean Comedian Learnmore Jonasi - The Zimbabwe Mail U.S. Judge Dismisses US$27 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Zimbabwean Comedian Learnmore Jonasi

LOS ANGELES – A U.S. federal judge in Los Angeles has dismissed a US$27 million defamation lawsuit filed against Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi, bringing an end to a high-profile legal dispute stemming from one of his comedy routines. The lawsuit was brought by South African music producer Lebohang “Lebo M” Morake, who alleged that comments made by Jonasi during a performance—specifically a joke referencing The Lion King—were defamatory. I…