Nakawa is a character from the Disney's Animal Kingdom attraction, Festival of the Lion King .
Background [ ] Nakawa is one of the four emcees who is part of a traveling theater troupe along with the other emcees, Zawadi , Kibibi , and Kiume . In spite of being one of the four emcees, he would occasionally take part in singing during the show. He and the other emcees became affiliated with Simba throughout the show called "Festival of the Lion King". He and the other emcees became affiliated with Simba throughout the show called "Festival of the Lion King".
Development [ ] The Festival of the Lion King attraction opened at the former Camp Minnie-Mickey area in 1998 featuring Nakawa and the other performers. Over the years, the show became successful for many years before Camp Mickey-Minnie closed down in 2014 to make way for Pandora: The World of Avatar , which later opened in 2017 , resulting the show to be moved to Harambe Theater in Africa , still featuring Nakawa and the other emcees performing within the facility.
Appearances [ ] Nakawa is one of the four emcees who hosts the show, often leading the audience in the lion section, next to Simba who is indeed a lion. He is the one who usually sings the parts which Simba usually sings such as "Can You Feel the Love Tonight ".
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The Lion King: Simba Nala Mufasa Scar Rafiki Timon Pumbaa Zazu Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed Sarabi Sarafina The Pridelanders Pride Animals Hyena Clan Wildebeests Mole Vultures Grubs The Lion King II: Simba's Pride: Kiara Kovu Zira Vitani Nuka Outsiders Crocodiles The Lion King 1½: Ma Uncle Max Meerkat Colony Timon & Pumbaa: The Native Chief The Three Natives Mother Gorilla Fronk Fegnugen Monti Baampu Nobi Fred Quint The Woodpecker Bruce Stinky Ralph and Eddie Teds Savage Lion Bartholomew The Tarsier Toucan Dan Vulture Police Ned Nefu Rabbit Uncle Boaris Uncle Ernie Boss Beaver Boy Beaver Lester the Whale The Tigress Jackal The Cobra Speedy the Snail Smolder the Bear Little Jimmy Irwin El Toro Count Down Mr. Pig Wolverine Jumbo Jumbo the Elephant Cheetato and Cheetata Martin Partin Rita Book Chef Claude Captain Bloodbeard Cisco Pig Cisco Pig's Gang Dr. Cagliostro Torgo The Meerkat Angel Wonderful Rhino of Laws Pumbaa Jr. Dr. Happy Leslie Lambeau Mr. Buttons Sharla Warthog Sounder Herman Lara Mel Claudius Bahuka Tutan Pharaoh Genie Madame Credenza Duke Meerkat Tatiana Mother Eagle Baby Earl King Leopold Princess Claudia Sigmund and Lloyd Heimlich and Schnitzel Mad Dog McGraw, Billy the Goat, and Three-fingered Jackelope Dr. Exeter Sal Mander Jungle Inspector Bigfoot Pimon and Tumbaa The Lion Guard: Kion Bunga Fuli Beshte Ono Tiifu Zuri Janja Cheezi Chungu Janja's Clan Mzingo Mzingo's Parliament Mwoga Makuu Makuu's Float Pua Basi Basi's Pod Ushari Jasiri Madoa Tunu and Wema Jasiri's Clan Thurston Mbeya Porcupine Brothers Ma Tembo Zito Aminifu Reirei Goigoi Dogo Dogo's Brothers Kijana Reirei's Pack Twiga Juhudi Shingo Muhanga and Muhangus Tamaa Nala's Father Swala Muhimu Hamu Ajabu Makucha Makucha's Leap Makucha's Army Fahari Jiona Mjomba Ogpoa Haya Laini Badili Mbuni Mapigano Mtoto Gumba Kambuni Kwato Shauku Nne Tano Vuruga Vuruga Young Rhino Lioness Majinuni and Hafifu King Sokwe Hadithi Big Baboon Bupu Boboka Chura Kifaru Mwenzi Uroho Mwizi Kulinda Ona Mpishi Makini Shupavu Waza Njano Kiburi Tamka Nduli Kiburi's Float Chama • Kenge Dhahabu Hodari Starehe Raha Nyuni Sumu Kongwe Kinyonga Kuchimba Shujaa Anga Strange Lion Strange Cobra The Fastest The Strongest The Bravest The Keenest of Sight Yuki Hitashi Kimyo and Nabasu Domog Dughi Bogino Chuluun Pãgala Krud'dha Lumba-Lumba Old Civet Ora Komodo Dragon Fikiri Kitendo Tupp Azaad Flamingo Girls Flamingo Girls' Flamboyance Tenuk Tompok Seisou Bambun Mouse Deer Mama Binturong Smun Yun Mibu Nirmala Rani Baliyo Surak Janna Ullu Sãhasí Ãnanda Binga Tangaagim Pinguino Cek and Rama Tsah and Sasem Astuto Varya Feliks, Pasha, and Polina Heng Heng Kely Kely's Troop Askari Shabaha Kasi Imara Tazama Printed Media: Uru Ahadi Kopa Boma Zuzu Joka Lulu Deleted: Diku Baasho Iggy Herr Rhino Kwashi Bhati Mheetu Banagi Daabi Dwala Naanda Remake: Simba Nala Mufasa Scar Rafiki Timon Pumbaa Zazu Shenzi, Kamari, and Azizi Sarabi Sarafina Kiara Dembe Mufasa: The Lion King: Kiros Outsiders Eshe Obasi Masego Afia Junia Amara Akua Ajarry Chigaru Mosi Inaki Azibo Mobo Shaju Obasi's Pride Zala Musical: Simba Mufasa Scar Nala Refiki Zazu Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed Timon Miscellaneous: Zawadi Kiume Kibibi Nakawa
