'Lion King' star Lebo M

Updated 6:39 AM ET, Wed January 16, 2013

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'Lion King' star Lebo M – Lebo M is a South African singer, songwriter and composer best known for his work on movie and stage hit "The Lion King."

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Lebo M collaborated with world-famous composer Hans Zimmer (pictured) on the animated film. The pair won a Grammy for "The Lion King" soundtrack while Zimmer was awarded an Oscar for Best Original Score.

Photos: 'Lion King' star Lebo M

Celebrated composer Hans Zimmer – Lebo M collaborated with world-famous composer Hans Zimmer (pictured) on the animated film. The pair won a Grammy for "The Lion King" soundtrack while Zimmer was awarded an Oscar for Best Original Score.

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After the success of the movie, Lebo was involved in the Broadway version of "The Lion King." The award-winning musical has become a long-running hit, staged in many countries across the world.

Photos: 'Lion King' star Lebo M

'Lion King' - The musical – After the success of the movie, Lebo was involved in the Broadway version of "The Lion King." The award-winning musical has become a long-running hit, staged in many countries across the world.

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