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World Service,5 mins
Why Munya Chanetsa reversioned Mbube, the famous "Lion King" track
Focus on AfricaAvailable for over a year
Zimbabwean music manager, Munya Chanetsa has released a cover of the popular 1930s classic Mbube, The song was recently covered in the latest iteration of Disneys Lion King. However despite the songs global popularity and iconic chorus the majority of the financial reward has like the Disney version gone to those who covered and reversioned the track. Something Munya Chanetsa wants to put right. The Âé¶¹Éç's Mark Wilberforce has been talking to Munya Chanetsa. (Photo: artists behind the song Mbube 2020; Munya Chanetsa aka MOTi, Bokkieult, Cuebur and The Mahotella Queens Credit: Munya Chanetsa)
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