Mwoga was a recurring antagonist, later turned supporting character of the 2016-2019 series The Lion Guard. He is a member of a flock of vultures led by Mzingo that resides in the Outlands.
Background[]
Personality[]
Unlike Mzingo, he's a bit foolish and quite a coward. He prefers to attack only when the prey is weak. However, he's also sneaky and devious and can scare the other vultures. He takes orders from Mzingo without fail, although is open to questioning him.
Physical appearance[]
Mwoga has dark feathers with lighter gray tips at the tip of his wings. He bears a bald head, thin legs, and a large dark yellow beak with a red tip and a chip at the end. He has a few black hairs on his head and black bushy eyebrows. His neck and face are a dull pink and is covered in wrinkles. He also has a fluffy white neck ruff, and his legs are dark yellow with black claws.
Role in the series[]
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar[]
Mwoga is seen briefly during Tonight We Strike twice. On both occasions, he is perched on a branch near Mzingo.
The Lion Guard[]
"Eye of the Beholder"[]
Mwoga is first seen bumping into Ono, whose left eye has been wounded. He is slightly annoyed at this, though becomes inquisitive when he finds out just who Ono is. He returns back to the Outlands, and Mwoga is seen being permitted to join the committee current procedure. When Mzingo says that he hopes Mwoga has a good reason for being late, Mwoga responds that he indeed does. He then reports to Mzingo that a member of the Lion Guard, Ono, cannot see out of one eye. Mzingo is interested by this and decides to study the situation.
"The Search for Utamu"[]
Mwoga in seen in a dead tree with the other members of Mzingo's Committee. After singing the parliamentary anthem All Hail the Vultures, Mwoga spots Fuli lying down below them, and he comments that he hasn't ever seen Fuli when she wasn't running. He asks what's wrong with her, and Mzingo answers that it appears Fuli did not know her limits. He has Mzingo confirm that what Fuli doesn't know is that cheetahs can't run for too long without a rest. Mzingo tells him that since Fuli has no energy, she can't fight back. Mwoga asks if a subcommittee should be formed to discuss attacking Fuli in her weakened state, but Mzingo tells him that this is the one time that they will not follow parliamentary procedure and attack right away. The vultures gather around Fuli, who orders them to back off and warns them that they don't want any part of her. Mzingo replies that they do, and Mwoga adds that he wants a leg. When Mzingo tells Fuli that she can't fight back due to her low energy, Mwoga questions whether or not she can. Mzingo assures him that she cannot and asks who is in favor of attacking from all sides. Mwoga agrees, along with the rest of the flock.
However, when the vultures attack Fuli, they are stopped by the Lion Guard. Ono attacks Mzingo, pecking him on the head repeatedly while Mwoga cries out in pain. He is then blown away by Kion's Roar of the Elders.
"Baboons!"[]
Mwoga, Mzingo and another vulture circle around a Baby Baboon and soon give chase. After a vote, they swoop down to attack, but Mwoga is halted by Ono, who flies up to greet him. When his leader is stopped by Beshte, the vultures yield to the Guard and fly away.
A bit later, they start to circle again, with Mzingo having sworn that he saw their target from earlier. Once they hear the Baby Baboon's cry, they settle on a nearby withered tree, watching the tall grass blades intently. When Fuli pops her head above the grass, Mwoga questions if she's all alone. She explains that she's hunting, and hints towards her prey being Mzingo. He quickly calls for his Committee to leave.
Mwoga returns with his two fellow vultures when Fuli delivers the Baby Baboon to his mother. They swoop down to attack but are thrown off course when the baboons fight back by throwing fruit at them. Mwoga collides heads with the other vulture and plummets to the ground. A short while later, he is back in the air and follows Mzingo's commands by aiming for the Baby Baboon whilst he deals with Fuli. Mzingo meets his match and is pinned by Fuli, and calls to Mwoga and the other vulture to cease their actions. Mwoga questions his leader as to whether or not they should have a vote, but Mzingo is adamant that they leave immediately. Mwoga obeys him and the trio fly away.
"Ono and the Egg"[]
Mwoga teams up with Mpishi to capture Ona. However, the Lion Guard defeat him.
"The Scorpion's Sting"[]
Mwoga helps the Army of Scar destroy the Lion Guard. However, Kion uses his Roar and blasts him and other vultures away.
"The Kilio Valley Fire"[]
Mwoga helps take over Kilio Valley.
"Undercover Kinyonga"[]
Mwoga and Mzingo chases Ono through the Outlands.
"Fire from the Sky"[]
Mwoga helps drop fire sticks on the Pride Lands. They get defeat by Ono, Hadithi, Anga and the Pride Land's birds.
"Battle for the Pride Lands"[]
Mwoga helps the Army of Scar in their final battle against the Pride Landers. Once Scar is gone, Jasiri becomes in charge of the Outlands.
Return to the Pride Lands"[]
Mwoga helps the Lion Guard and Jasiri's clan fight Vitani's Lion Guard.
Relationships[]
Friends[]
Mzingo[]
Mwoga is very good friends with Mzingo. Mzingo is also the leader of of their Parliament. Mwoga spies on everyone in
the Pride Lands and tells Mzingo what's going on.
Janja[]
Janja and Mwoga are good friends. Mwoga helps Janja with his plans in anyway that he can.
Mpishi[]
Mwoga and Mpishi are good friends. They talk about their favorite meals. Mwoga helps Mpishi try to get a meal but they get defeated by the Lion Guard.
Jasiri[]
Mwoga and Jasiri are good friends. After Scar is defeated Jasiri becomes in charge of the Outlands. Mwoga helps her fight Vitani's Lion Guard. Mwoga respects Jasiri just like Mzingo does.
Kion[]
Mwoga and Kion used to be enemies but now they are good friends.
Acquaintances[]
Bunga, Fuli, Beshte, and Ono[]
Mwoga used to hate the Lion Guard but now, they're on good terms.
Madoa[]
Mwoga and Madoa are on good terms. He respects Madoa just like he respects Jasiri.
Enemies[]
Scar[]
Mwoga used to work for Scar and was a member of the Army of Scar. In "Battle for the Pride Lands" Scar was defeated by the Lion Guard.
Baby Baboon[]
Mwoga dislikes Baby Baboon. Mwoga tries to eat Baby Baboon along with the other vultures.
Ona[]
Mwoga dislikes Ona. Mwoga helps Mpishi try to get Ona.
Kulinda[]
Mwoga dislikes Kulinda. He tries to take her baby away from her.
Trivia[]
- His voice actor Cam Clarke is also the singing voice of Simba in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride and his normal voice in Timon and Pumbaa.
- Mwoga means "fear" or "cowardice" in Swahili.
