'Hakuna Matata' is a song from which cartoon?

'Hakuna Matata' is a song from Disney's 32nd animated feature The Lion King. The music was written by Elton John with lyrics by Tim Rice. The song is based on Timon and Pumbaa's catchphrase in the movie, Hakuna matata, which is a Swahili phrase; it means 'No problem(s)'. It is characterized by its simple 4/4 time, upbeat message and catchy lyrics.

'Hakuna Matata' has become one of Disney's most celebrated and popular songs, establishing itself as one of the studio's greatest and most iconic. The song was nominated for Best Song at the 67th Academy Awards but lost to Can You Feel the Love Tonight', one of three Lion King song nominations (the third one was "Circle of Life").

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M Renz

After my kids saw the movie, they sang that song for what felt like years!

Ken Putnam

Cartoon? No Animated Film, yes

ninakamwene

Dio=Yes! Hakuna Matata= There are no problems in Swahili. Ahsante sana.

Chrissie

This film I HAVE seen. Was watching it with 2 classes of school pupils; one looked round at a sad moment, saw me with tears running down my face, and shouted out "Hey, the teacher's crying!" - at which the entire room turned round and stared at me. I had to fight hard for my classroom cred after that!

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Two Lion King questions in one run.

Joanne Serin

In addition to seeing the film many times, including showing it in French to my French students, I took my daughter to see the live play. It was amazing, especially seeing the birds "take off" from the balcony near our seats.