Rafiki (The Lion King)
Last Updated on: November 15th, 2024
Who is Rafiki?
Rafiki is a fictional character from the Disney animated feature film The Lion King (1994) and its franchise.
Rafiki is a mandrill and a wise old baboon who serves as a mentor and advisor to Simba, the lion prince. He is known for his wise and spiritual nature, as well as his deep understanding of the “circle of life”. He is the one who presents Simba to the animal kingdom and shows him the importance of taking his rightful place as king.
Rafiki is also known for his iconic stick, his distinctive red fur, and his catchphrase “Asante sana, squash banana!” which means “Thank you very much, squash banana!” in Swahili. He was voiced by veteran actor Robert Guillaume.
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Here is the Internet’s largest collection of Rafiki related movies, TV shows, toys and other products. As always, new pieces are added to this collection regularly.
Movie Appearances
Mufasa: The Lion King
Once Upon a Studio
The Lion King
The Lion King (Live-Action)
The Lion King 1½
The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride
Show Appearances
Timon & Pumbaa
The Lion Guard
Park Appearances
Rafiki’s Planet Watch | Disney World
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom park’s Rafiki’s Planet Watch attraction including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Festival of the Lion King | Disney World
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom park’s Festival of the Lion King show including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party | Disney World
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s amazing Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Mickey’s Jammin Jungle Parade | Disney World
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s extinct Mickey’s Jammin Jungle Parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
The Legend of the Lion King | Disney World
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct The Legend of the Lion King attraction including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Remember the Magic Parade | Disney World
Here is everything you need to know about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom’s extinct Remember the Magic Parade including history, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams | Disneyland
Here is everything you need to know about the extinct Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
Parade of the Stars | Disneyland
Here is everything you need to know about the extinct Parade of the Stars attraction at Disneyland including history, reviews, fun facts, photos and more. I hope you find this listing informative and helpful!
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