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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").
"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]
"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
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)
The following slang words used in South African originated in other parts of the Commonwealth of Nations and subsequently came to South Africa. bint – a girl, from Arabic بِنْت. Usually seen as derogatory. buck – the main unit of currency: in South Africa the rand, and from the American use of the word for the dollar.
In 1995, Cliff released the single "Hakuna Matata", a collaboration with Lebo M, a song from the soundtrack of the film The Lion King. In 1997, Cliff was a guest star in an episode of the Cartoon Network talk show Space Ghost Coast to Coast. [citation needed]
Hakuna Mipaka Oasis, meaning "no limits" in Swahili, covers about 400 hectares in South Africa. The sanctuary houses various animals, including lions, cheetahs, capuchin monkeys, meerkats, hyenas, and reptiles. It features large enclosures and a dedicated area, the Live Wild Reserve, for rescued lions.