Twitter bemoans Lion King's disrespect of iconic John Kani
Kani provides the voice for Rafiki but was not included in the cast photo that Disney Tweeted on Monday.
On Tuesday morning John Kani was trending on Twitter in South Africa as social media users asked why he is not included in the much-anticipated Lion Kong movie's promotional material.
Kani provides the voice for Rafiki but was not included in the cast photo that Disney Tweeted on Monday.
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The cast of #TheLionKing. The king arrives in theatres next Friday, July 19. pic.twitter.com/LWF8ovbSmT
— The Lion King (@disneylionking) July 8, 2019
Kani is in America for the launch of the movie though, and took to Twitter to annoucne his arrival.
. Landed in JFK Mrs Kani and I were met at the door of the plane by airport officials taken through Diplomatic customs desk. Quick passport check and then taken to the connecting LA flight for the Lion King Red Carpet Premier. Wow I am getting used to this shit!!
— JohnKani (@JohnKani2) July 8, 2019
Chris’s Tucker and a friend surprised the Kani’s by joining us for tea at the Montage Hotel Beverly Hills . Welcome to Hollywood pic.twitter.com/rRKThEkxnB
— JohnKani (@JohnKani2) July 9, 2019
South AFrican Twitter users werre not impressed by Kani's apparent sidelining.
Where’s John Kani? You guys think this is a joke. The disrespect to an icon.
— Starr Secrete (@starr_secrete) July 8, 2019
Let's RT this until the producers of The #LIONKING show the Legendary John Kani the respect he deserves.#JohnKani pic.twitter.com/3eTndm9Y8R
— Dr. Sanele B. Gumede💎 (@SaneleBGumede_) July 8, 2019
It's not just the photo. Dr John Kani introduced isiXhosa to the B.Panther and wasn't credited even behind the scenes now the Lion King? Lebo M is not even highly credited as the producer and music coordinator but they're quick to mention Pharrell. It's deeper than that guys.😔😔 pic.twitter.com/b9r5IGiL4Z
— Y A N D I 🖤👑 (@PreciousMalesa) July 9, 2019
Remember when John Kani said his daughter asked why he didn't take a picture with Beyoncé and he replied “she didn't ask for one”
— The Godmother (@Kamogelo_MN) July 8, 2019
So ko Lion King ba e tsere personal taba ela...💀 https://t.co/ldwiXXrSde