Nyota was a male African lion who resided at the Pridelands. He is a Great Lion of the Past. He was formerly the Keenest of Sight of Scar's Lion Guard and a member of Simba's Pride. He is one of the sons of Kiongozi and Avania, the older brother of Mbiyu and the mate of Jabari.
Description[]
Nyota has golden brown fur with a light cream underbelly, paws and muzzle. His mane is chestnut brown, with streaks of blond in it. His tail tuft is also chestnut brown. Nyota's eyes are green and his nose is dark brown.
Personality[]
Nyota was a prideful and resourceful lion. He was also very cunning. He often find solutions to problems that his Lion Guard face. He acts as an unofficial Smartest member (the position was created with Kion's Lion Guard). He was also very proud at his position of the Keenest of Sight of Scar's Lion Guard. As a member of the Lion Guard, he was devoted to protecting the Pride Lands and the Circle of Life, that he refused the order of his leader Scar to aid him in usurping Mufasa. He deeply loved his mate, Jabari, and if he and Jabari survived the impact of Scar's Roar of the Elders, he would of adopted cubs with him.
Family[]
Mother: Avania
Father: Kiongozi
Brother: Mbiyu
Mate: Jabari
Brother in law: Jelani
Uncles: Ahadi, Tavish, Masego, and Obasi
Aunts: Uru, Anika, Afia, and Eshe
Cousins: Bodhi, Mufasa, Scar, Chaka, and Shani
Trivia[]
-His name means "star" in Swahili.