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Shenzi

Shenzi is a adult female spotted hyena who lives in the Outlands. She is the mother of Janja, Kubali, and Nne, and the former leader of Janja's Clan

Appearance[]

Shenzi has heavy-lidded eyes and loose black bangs extending from her mane and covering the forehead. Her fur is brown, and her eyes are yellow.

Personality[]

Shenzi is sassy and somewhat short-tempered. Due to her superior intelligence and the fact that she often takes command in more serious situations, she is vicious, but also comes with her own sense of humor. She enjoys being in charge and is very cunning, though is not as smart as her superiors.

History[]

Backstory[]

Shenzi was likely born during Ahadi's reign. She grew up alongside her best friends, Ed and Banzai. At some point in her life, Shenzi became close friends with a lion named Scar, who recruited them to assist in the murder of Mufasa, the kingdom's reigning monarch, and his heir, Simba. On Scar's orders, Shenzi and her clan instigated a stampede that led to Mufasa's death. The hyenas then made an attempt on Simba's life, but failed. However, they reported to Scar and his pride that Simba had died, which allowed Scar to take the throne. With Scar as the king of the Pride Lands, the hyenas were allowed entry. During Scar's reign, a famine struck the kingdom, stripping the Pride Lands of its former glory and starving both the hyenas and the lionesses. Eventually, a full-grown Simba returned to the Pride Lands to take his place as the rightful king. Shenzi and her clan opposed Simba, supporting Scar's claim to the throne, but Scar betrayed the hyenas to Simba to save his own life. This led them to turn on and kill him. At some point in her life, Shenzi mated a male hyena, and gave birth to three cubs: Janja, Kubali, and Nne. She later stepped down from leadership and was succeeded by Janja.

Legends of the Lion Guard: Protectors of the Pride Lands[]

Team Play[]

Legends of the Lion Guard: Battle for the Pride Lands[]

Family[]

Trivia[]

  • Shenzi is voiced by Florence Kasumba.
  • She has been a longtime friend of both Banzai and Ed.
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