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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.
"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.
"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
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]