As the shaman Rafiki, Tshidi Manye kicks off THE LION KING with the signature song “Circle of Life.” Hear how the South African actress prepares before each show and how the role is a connection to her culture.
It’s so interesting to see that she has been in the show for at least ten years! I saw her as Rafiki in 2009. I think a few other people have been in the cast for at least ten years also.
The woman was given a gift by God her voice is so very beautiful everyday I listen to her singing her song circle of life it starts my day and I know where God is the circle of life
I met her in 2012 after seeing the show on Broadway, she is so nice and she signed my playbill!! Then I saw her when the national tour came to my town and she still killed it
The show is soooooooo spellbinding. My dad was reluctant at first cuz lion king is his favorite Disney movie. But after the circle of life number ended he was standing up and clapping with a grin on his face. I hope someday to take my future children with me to see it
I was Rafiki in my community theatre’s production of Disney’s Lion King Jr. It was a life changing experience and I’m so happy I was able to portray this inspirational character😁
There’s not a recording for a cast album but there are others on RU-vid where she is singing. Search up circle of life lion king Broadway and u should see some
