Kapanlagi.com - Foreign terms often attract the attention of their fans when they appear in foreign films or songs. One of the famous and iconic terms in the song is "hakuna matata". Some of you may be curious about the meaning of hakuna matata since watching THE LION KING (1994) movie.
The meaning of hakuna matata is "no worries". This phrase comes from Swahili, East Africa. In addition to being famous in the Disney film, this term was previously used as part of the iconic lyrics in a song by the group Them Mushrooms.
Well, if you're curious about the meaning of hakuna matata along with its history and controversies that have surrounded it, just read on.
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The meaning of hakuna matata is "no problem". This term originates from the Swahili language of East Africa. The word 'hakuna' means 'there is no' while 'matata' means 'problem'. Therefore, the meaning of hakuna matata can be understood as "no problem". It can also be an encouragement not to worry about a problem.
In the 1980s, this term became more widely known through a song called Jambo Bwana released by a Kenyan music group called Them Mushrooms. Hakuna matata became iconic in the song because it was repeated in the refrain.
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Some of you may be curious about the meaning of hakuna matata after watching the movie THE LION KING (1994). This film is a production of Walt Disney Feature Animation. The film tells the story of Simba, a lion who will become the heir to the throne. The king who is reigning in that place is named Mufasa. However, the process of giving the throne does not go smoothly. Scar, Mufasa's brother, turns out to be jealous of Simba the heir. Finally, he traps Simba and deliberately drops Mufasa to his death.
This story makes THE LION KING one of the most successful films in America. Perhaps, not only the story and animation quality of this film that attract the audience, but also its music. The film uses a song titled Hakuna Matata composed by Elton John and lyrics written by Time Rice.
As iconic as the rest of the film, the song was nominated for Best Song at the 1995 Academy Awards. The American Film Institute also declared Hakuna Matata as the 99th greatest song in film history.
As mentioned earlier, the phrase "hakuna matata" was already popularized by a music group from Kenya called Them Mushrooms or Uyoga. The song was later covered by Boney M, a music group from Germany. The song was sung in English with the title Jambo-Hakuna Matata. Initially, the song was supposed to be released through their seventh album in 1983. However, the plan was canceled. After that, the song was rearranged and released under the title Ten Thousand Light Years the following year.
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To better understand the meaning of hakuna matata and its significance in the first famous song, please see the lyrics and translation below. The song is called Jambo Bwana performed by the music group Them Mushrooms.
Hello, hello sir, how are you? Very well!
Visitors are welcome, in our Kenya there is no problem.
Kenya is a beautiful country. There is no problem.
A beautiful country. There is no problem.
A wonderful country. There is no problem.
A peaceful country. There is no problem.
English Translation
Hello, hello mister, how are you? very well!
Visitors you are welcome, in our Kenya there is no problem.
Kenya is a nice country. there is no problem.
A beautiful country. there is no problem.
A wonderful country. there is no problem.
A peaceful country. there is no problem.
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Through the explanation above, maybe your curiosity about the meaning of hakuna matata has been answered. However, there is an interesting thing that you need to know about this term. Yes, hakuna matata is related to Disney through the movie THE LION KING. In fact, the term is also used as a trademark.
Apparently, this has caused controversy. Disney was asked to stop using the term by Shelton Mpala, an activist from Zimbabwe. Shelton Mpala created an online petition and has gathered tens of thousands of signatures as a form of support. According to him, Disney's actions are similar to colonization and theft of something that is not rightfully theirs.
Because, Hakuna Matata has been used by many countries that use the Kiswahili language such as Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Therefore, Disney is not allowed to use a term that they did not actually create.
Well, KLovers, that is an explanation of the meaning of hakuna matata along with its history in film and music.
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