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14 April 2025 (Cape Town, South Africa) – Prepare for a first of its kind live concert event as Grammy Award-winning entertainment icon Lebo M takes to the stage in Cape Town on Friday, 18 April 2025 at the prestigious Grand Arena at GrandWest – 30 years after the iconic chant Nants’ ingonyama put African music on the global stage. Featuring special guest Hans Zimmer, the concert will be the culmination of a week of events celebrating African talent, empowering the next generation of artists to success in the digital age and bridging continents through music.
Renowned composer, singer, songwriter, and music producer, Lebo M, will be joined by an all-star lineup including MiCasa, The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, The Soweto Spiritual Singers, The Ndlovu Youth Choir, Nkosinathi Shabalala and Refi Sings.
Celebrating nearly 40 years in music and film, Lebo M’s journey began with The Power of One and reached global acclaim with Disney’s The Lion King. His pioneering work reshaped how African music is experienced worldwide. An Oscar nominee and Grammy winner, Lebo M is globally recognised for his role in bringing African music to the world – as a composer, producer, and performer.
Now, for one unforgettable night, ‘Lebo M Live with Special Guest Hans Zimmer’ will take audiences on an emotional and nostalgic journey, celebrating Lebo M’s remarkable career and cultural impact. Lebo M shares his excitement: “My music is – and always will be – rooted in home soil, and I couldn’t be more excited about staging my first live concert season in Cape Town. The music from The Lion King not only touched hearts and minds around the world, it continues to provide an inspirational platform to uplift local talent and inspire the next generation of creators.”
“I am thrilled that we have been partners, brothers, and friends since childhood. We began our journey creating films about Africa at a time when few were willing to do,” adds Hans Zimmer. Don’t miss this historic event! Witness two of the world’s most renowned musicians perform together for the first time on African soil in a night of pure musical magic.
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About Lebo M Live Week programme
- 16 April – Film & Music Workshops (9am – 1pm, Artscape Theatre Centre): An immersive educational experience designed to empower Africa’s next generation of creatives. Discussions will cover each step of the creative process – from composition, to meeting the public in the new, digital age. Featured speakers include multi-award-winning artist Yanga Chief, internationally acclaimed producer and performer Tresor, and Temi Adenji, Managing Director at Warner Music Africa.
- 18 April – Lebo M Live Concert with Special Guest Hans Zimmer (limited seats, Grand Arena at Grand West): This spectacular production showcases Lebo M’s 40-year musical journey alongside Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer. This landmark concert represents a historic fusion of African and Western musical traditions before launching as a global tour.
About Lebo M
- Lebohang Morake, known professionally as Lebo M, is a Grammy Award-winning composer, producer, and performer best recognised as “The Voice and Spirit of The Lion King.”
- After returning from exile to South Africa, Lebo M founded Lebo M Productions (formerly Till Dawn Entertainment) to develop the South African entertainment industry. His vision was to create infrastructure for South African creative industries to produce content meeting international standards.
- Beyond “The Lion King” Lebo M has composed for numerous films including “Return to Pride Rock”, “The Power of One”, “Dinosaur” and “The Woman King”. He also served as executive producer and composer for the FIFA 2010 World Cup ceremonies in South Africa.
- Lebo M has received prestigious recognition including a Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals, a Tony nomination, and an Ivor Novello UK Song Writers Award. He has been honoured with two Lifetime Achievement Awards from the South African Music Awards and the Multi Choice Industry Awards.
