Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Disney’s “The Lion King” has returned to the Detroit Opera House for its sixth residency. One Detroit contributor Stephen Henderson of American Black Journal sits down with Zama Magudulela, who plays Rafiki, and Thembelihle Cele, who plays Nala. The two South African actors talk about what it means to be part of a show that celebrates their home country’s culture and languages. They also discuss the musical’s impact on audiences around the world. “The Lion King” runs through April 5.

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