11 Facts About Lebo M

1.

Lebohang Morake was born on 11 July 1964, and known as Lebo M, is a South African producer and composer, known for his songwriting and vocal work on the soundtracks to films such as The Lion King, The Power of One and Outbreak and numerous stage productions.

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2.

Lebo M was recommended to Disney by Hans Zimmer, the composer of both adaptations of The Lion King, and formed and conducted the African choir that sang for the films.

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3.

Lebo M performed sometimes at Memory Lane, a nightclub owned by Marla Gibbs.

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4.

Lebo M made further strides in his music career when by chance, he ran into childhood friend Solly Letwaba, who was the bassist for Johnny Clegg.

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5.

Lebo M decided to return to South Africa in the early 1990s, after the end of apartheid.

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6.

Lebo M contributed to the sequel to the film's soundtrack, Rhythm of the Pride Lands, and the film's direct-to-video sequel The Lion King II: Simba's Pride.

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7.

Lebo M founded the Lebo M Foundation and Till Dawn Entertainment.

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8.

Lebo M divorced her and married Nandi Ndlovu and they were together for 11 years.

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9.

Lebo M then divorced Ndlovu and married Angela Ngani-Casara for five years, from 2008 to 2013.

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10.

Lebo M remarried his third wife, Angela, but they divorced again in 2017.

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11.

Lebo M's daughter Refi is a singer who often performs by his side.

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