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- The monkey hesitated and started to walk away, but the lion begged him again. Then the monkey said, “I am told that all the animals that ever did you a good turn, never lived to tell the story.” “I know you are too smart to believe lies told by my enemies,” said the lion. “Please, please help me.”
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- “Asante sana squash banana!” This is important for three reasons, first it rhymes, which is something the world needs more of in general. Second, “asante sana” means “thank you” in Swahili, so Rafiki is reminding us to be polite.
- “Can’t cut it out, it will grow right back.” While this is kind of a weird one to visualize, what Rafiki’s really saying here is that you can’t take the easy way out of things.
- “The question is: who are you?” We’re getting really deep. Knowing you who are is a journey worth going on. Remember to spend time with yourself, and make sure you know what matters to you.
- “You’re a baboon, and I’m not.” Not all baboons are actually baboons. Sometimes being a baboon just means you’re being silly. Just FYI.
- “The question is, who are you?” – The Lion King (1994) Rafiki is well-known for his wisdom when it comes to helping those around him reflect on themselves.
- “A life without worry – you seek ‘Hakuna Matata’.” – The Lion King ½ (2004) Do you remember that Rafiki was the one who introduced Timon and Pumbaa to the idea of Hakuna Matata?
- “Everybody is somebody, even a nobody.” – The Lion King (2019) Rafiki is just as all-knowing in the live-action remake as he is in the original movie. While Simba is feeling down on his luck and tells Rafiki that he’s just a “nobody”, Rafiki counteracts it by saying this quote.
- “Remember, the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.” – The Lion King ½ (2004) Adapted from a Chinese proverb, Rafiki tells Ma (Timon’s mother) this quote after Timon leaves their colony.
―Rafiki to the Lion Guard After Scar was gone, Simba became king. Zira told Simba he couldn't rule the Pride Lands because Scar had chosen her son, Kovu, to be king.
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Rafiki is a male mandrill. He currently serves as the Royal Mjuzi of the Pride Lands.
Rafiki presented Simba, the prince heir of Pride Rock, to the animals of the Pride Lands. Later, when Scar assumed the throne, Rafiki grieved the purported deaths of Simba and his father, Mufasa. Seasons afterward, Rafiki realized that Simba had survived and was full-grown, and so he journeyed to the jungle in an effort to bring the young prince home. With some persuasion from Rafiki, as well as the appearance of Mufasa's spirit, Simba returned home and challenged Scar for the throne. Rafiki assisted Simba in the ensuing battle against Scar and his hyenas, from which the Pride Landers emerged victorious.
Early life
Rafiki lived in the Pride Lands. At some point in his life, he became the kingdom's Royal Mjuzi. As per tradition, he planted a baobab tree in Mizimu Grove as part of his mpando mpaya. Additionally, he befriended Mufasa, the king of the Pride Lands.
Meeting Timon
After Timon abandoned his colony in search of his dream home, he strayed into the Pride Lands and stopped beneath Rafiki's tree. There, he had an emotional breakdown and wondered aloud where he should go. Just then, Rafiki hung down from the branches of his tree and answered that it depended on what Timon was seeking. Shocked at Rafiki's sudden appearance, Timon fell over and demanded to know where the mandrill had come from. Rafiki merely asked where Timon was going. The meerkat replied that he wanted to find a "beautiful" and "carefree" place where he did not have to "hide" or "worry," and Rafiki declared that Timon was seeking "Hakuna Matata." Timon requested that Rafiki draw him a map in the dirt, but Rafiki merely hit him on the head with his bakora staff and told him to "look beyond" what he saw. Though Timon asked for clarification, Rafiki merely repeated his original statement. A confused Timon overlooked the savanna and spotted Pride Rock in the distance. He asked Rafiki if that was where he was meant to go, but the mandrill had already disappeared.
Simba's presentation
The next morning, Rafiki journeyed to Pride Rock for the presentation of Simba. Once there, he climbed Pride Rock and hugged Mufasa. Afterward, the two walked over to where Sarabi was holding Simba. Rafiki knelt beside the cub and shook his gourds over Simba's head, which caused the cub to bat playfully at them. Rafiki then took a gourd, ripped it in half, dipped his thumb in the juice, and marked Simba's forehead. Afterward, Rafiki took Simba into his arms and carried him to the promontory, where he lifted the cub into the air for all the Pride Landers to see. The animals immediately erupted into cheers and bowed before their future king. After Simba's birth, Rafiki painted him on the trunk of his tree.
Rafiki is a tall, long-limbed, and skinny mandrill. He has blue-tinted dark gray fur, with a pale gray underbelly, brown hands and feet, and a blue backside. He has a pink muzzle, blue stripes on his cheeks, a bright red nose, and dark blue eye rims. His eyes are black.
Rafiki is eccentric and high-energy. Even in serious circumstances, he loves to joke around, laugh, and make light of a situation. Beneath his humorous exterior, he is contemplative and wise, and enjoys giving advice to those in need. Oftentimes, the recipients of his advice do not understand the full picture at first, though they typically come around and show appreciation for his assistance after some reflection.
As the Royal Mjuzi of the Pride Lands, Rafiki takes his duties seriously and does everything he can to keep his kingdom in good condition. He has a strong connection to the Great Lions of the Past and will seek counsel from them whenever he is confused. Even if he doubts their advice, he will typically acquiesce to their requests, as he trusts their judgment. Rafiki also served as a mentor to Makini, with whom he was patient, kind, and understanding. In the face of her doubts, he would encourage her to trust in herself. He ultimately accepted her choice to serve at the Tree of Life and even laughed at how he had been wrong about her fate, while Janna had been right.
General
•Rafiki was voiced by the following: •In The Lion King, he was voiced by Robert Guillaume. •In The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, he was voiced by Robert Guillaume. •In The Lion King 1½, he was voiced by Robert Guillaume. •In The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar, he was voiced by Khary Payton. •Payton also voiced Muhangus. •In The Lion Guard, he was voiced by Khary Payton. •In The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa, he was voiced by Robert Guillaume. •In Disney's Active Play: The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, he was voiced by Robert Guillaume. •In Disney's Activity Center: The Lion King, he was voiced by Robert Guillaume. •In Kingdom Hearts II, he was voiced by Robert Guillaume. •In Disney's Animated Storybook: The Lion King, he was voiced by Robert Guillaume. •Rafiki was animated by the following: •In The Lion King, he was animated by James Baxter. •In The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, he was animated by Bob Baxter. •Baxter also animated Timon, Pumbaa, and Zazu in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride as well as Pumbaa, Simba, and the hyenas in The Lion King 1½. •In The Lion King 1½, he was animated by Alexs Stadermann. •Stadermann also animated Timon in The Lion King 1½. •The role of Rafiki in the stage musical version of The Lion King was originated by Tsidii Le Loka. •Rafiki's name means "friend" in Swahili. •Rafiki's Swahili chant loosely translates to: "Thank you very much. Squash banana. You're a baboon, and I'm not." •In the stage musical version of The Lion King, Rafiki is female. •In The Lion King, Rafiki is referred to as a "baboon" and a "monkey." In actuality, he is a mandrill. This mistake was rectified in The Lion Guard. •In real life, mandrills do not have tails. However, according to animator James Baxter, the directors wanted Rafiki to have a tail, so he was animated to be a "mutant mandrill." •In the Timon & Pumbaa episode "Rafiki's Apprentice", it is revealed that Rafiki has a nephew named Nefu. •In A Tale of Two Brothers, it is revealed that Rafiki arrived in the Pride Lands during the reign of Ahadi. He was appointed to be Ahadi's royal adviser after he helped save a young Mufasa's and Scar's lives. •In Follow the Leader, it is revealed that Rafiki used to live with a troop of mandrills in Grass Walls. He had relatives named Jelani and Karibu. •In The Baboon Problem, it is revealed that Rafiki has a cousin named Biba. •In a Lilo & Stitch trailer that spoofs The Lion King, Rafiki holds up what is meant to be baby Simba, only for it to be Stitch.
In development
•Rafiki's original names were Bobo and Kwashi. •During early production of The Lion King, Rafiki was a cheetah rather than a mandrill. •Brenda Chapman recorded Rafiki's Swahili chant while on a visit to Africa. •Originally, Rafiki was serene rather than eccentric. When the filmmakers changed Rafiki's personality, Robert Guillaume spent an entire day figuring out how to do the character's voice and laugh. •Animator James Baxter struggled to integrate Rafiki's blue facial stripes so that they moved naturally with the rest of his face. •It was animator James Baxter's idea to have Rafiki tilt his head horizontally while delivering the line, "The question is, who are you?" He wanted to make the moment "odd and quirky."
The Lion King 1½. Rafiki in The Lion King 1½. Rafiki appears as a supporting character in The Lion King 1½. He is referred to by Timon simply as "The Monkey", his name only being shown in the credits of the film.
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Aug 7, 2017 · Rafiki appears briefly in The Lion King 1½, and is referred to by Timon as "The Omniscient Monkey". It is revealed that it was Rafiki who taught Timon the philosophy of Hakuna Matata .
