Comedian Learnmore Jonasi Responds to $27 Million Lawsuit Over 'Lion King' Joke

Grammy-winning composer Lebohang Morake is suing comedian Learnmore Jonasi for $27 million over his viral mistranslation of 'The Lion King's' opening chant, with Jonasi now responding to the lawsuit by selling merchandise and collecting donations via GoFundMe.

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Comic Claps Back After $27 Million Lawsuit Over His Joke About Iconic Zulu Chant in ‘Lion King’

Comedian Learnmore Jonasi is selling merch and collecting donations through GoFundMe after he was sued for his comedic translation of the Zulu chant in "The Circle of Life"

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Comedian Learnmore Jonasi Responds to $27 Million Lawsuit Over 'Lion King' Joke

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Comic Claps Back After $27 Million Lawsuit Over His Joke About Iconic Zulu Chant in ‘Lion King’

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