Fox News: Disney accused of cultural appropriation for patent on Swahili phrase ‘Hakuna Matata’ from 'The Lion King'
A petition calling for Disney to release its trademark on the words “Hakuna Matata” has attracted more than 35,000 signatures from people calling it cultural appropriation of the Swahili language. The ...
Disney accused of cultural appropriation for patent on Swahili phrase ‘Hakuna Matata’ from 'The Lion King'
Kenyan band, Them Mushrooms, are threatening Disney with legal action after accusing the company of stealing the phrase “Hakuna Matata.” “Disney’s first registration, as we’ve come to learn, was in ...
KTLA: Disney Asked to Drop Its Trademark of Swahili Phrase ‘Hakuna Matata’ by Online Petition
Disney Asked to Drop Its Trademark of Swahili Phrase ‘Hakuna Matata’ by Online Petition
The original The Lion King movie is packed to the brim with quotable, memorable moments that every '90s kid knows by heart. The catchiest of them all, of course, is "Hakuna Matata," Timon and Pumbaa's ...
Comicbook.com: Disney Faces Cultural Appropriation Accusations Over Trademarking “Hakuna Matata” Phrase From ‘The Lion King’
At the time of this article the petition has over 45,000 signatures. The “hakuna matata” phrase first gained popularity after its use in 1994’s animated classic, The Lion King. Soon after, Disney ...
Disney Faces Cultural Appropriation Accusations Over Trademarking “Hakuna Matata” Phrase From ‘The Lion King’
The Daily Gazette: Hakuna Matata: Means No Worries at Proctors Stunning Disney’s The Lion King
Hakuna Matata: Means No Worries at Proctors Stunning Disney’s The Lion King
American Songwriter: The Darling Meaning of “Hakuna Matata” From ‘The Lion King’ For Parents