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Hakuna matata" (pronounced [hɑˈkunɑ mɑˈtɑtɑ] ⓘ) is a Swahili language phrase. In English, it means "no trouble" or "no worries" and "take it easy" (literally hakuna : "there is no/there are no"; matata : "worries").
"Hakuna Matata" is a song from Disney's 1994 animated feature film The Lion King. [1] The music was written by Elton John with lyrics by Tim Rice . The song is based on Timon and Pumbaa 's catchphrase in the movie, Hakuna matata , a Swahili phrase meaning "No worries".
Hakuna matata" is a Swahili language phrase from East Africa, meaning "no trouble". Hakuna Matata may also refer to: Hakuna matata, species of chalcid wasp from the family Eulophidae "Hakuna Matata" (song), 1994 song from Disney's animated film The Lion King; Hakuna Matata Restaurant, restaurant in Disneyland Park, Paris, France
During the film, Rafiki sings a nonsense chant: "Asante sana, squash banana, wewe nugu, mimi hapana." This is a Swahili playground rhyme that translates to "Thank you very much (squash banana), you're a baboon and I'm not!" Like "hakuna matata" (no worries), the chant was heard by the filmmakers on their research trip to Kenya.
"Hakuna Matata" – Elton John and Tim Rice Nominated Best Original Score: Hans Zimmer: Won British Academy Film Awards [13] Best Original Music: Hans Zimmer Nominated Best Sound: Terry Porter, Mel Metcalfe, David Hudson, Doc Kane: Nominated Golden Globe Awards [14] Best Original Song "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" – Elton John and Tim Rice Won
"Circle of Life" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1994, along with two other songs from The Lion King: "Hakuna Matata" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight", [5] [6] the latter of which won the award. [5] "Circle of Life" was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Song of the Year.
gumbo – from Bantu Kongo languages ngombo meaning "okra" hakuna matata – from Swahili, "no trouble" or "no worries" impala – from Zulu im-pala; impi – from Zulu language meaning "war, battle or a regiment" indaba – from Xhosa or Zulu languages – "stories" or "news" typically conflated with "meeting" (often used in South African English)
"Jambo Bwana" by Them Mushrooms was a huge commercial success, selling over 200,000 copies between 1982 and 1987 and getting platinum certification in Kenya. As a consequence of this popularity, many other bands covered the songs, in some cases with a similar success; the version by Safari Sound Band, in particular, is one of the most played songs in tourist venues in East Africa. [4]