Lebo M Joined Hans Zimmer Live World Tour
The South African composer began touring as a special guest alongside Hans Zimmer this month.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Africa
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South African composer Lebo M has officially joined the Hans Zimmer Live tour as a special guest. The tour, which features dates across Asia and Australia, commenced its current leg on September 16, 2026.
Why it matters
The collaboration reunites two artists who first partnered on the 1992 film The Power of One. The tour continues amid reports clarifying that Lebo M voluntarily dismissed his lawsuit against comedian Learnmore Jonasi, refuting claims of a $20 million judgment.
Lebo M was born in Soweto in 1964 and began his professional partnership with Hans Zimmer in 1992. The current tour schedule includes multiple international stops across Asia and Australia.
The players
Lebo M
Lebo M is a renowned South African composer and performer who gained international recognition for his work on The Lion King soundtrack.
Hans Zimmer
Hans Zimmer is an award-winning German film score composer known for creating the music for many blockbuster Hollywood films.
Learnmore Jonasi
Learnmore Jonasi is a comedian who was previously involved in a legal dispute with Lebo M regarding the Circle of Life chant.
The details
Lebo M joined the stage as a special guest to perform alongside Hans Zimmer. The musician recently acted to drop his legal case against Learnmore Jonasi regarding the performance rights of a specific vocal chant.
Timeline
Lebo M was born in Soweto in 1964.
The partnership with Hans Zimmer began in 1992.
The tour began in Yokohama, Japan, on September 16, 2026.
Travel Outlook
This tour schedule highlights a significant period of international performance activity for major production teams in Asia and Australia. These regions remain key hubs for large-scale musical touring events during the current seasonal cycle.
Fans looking to attend the tour should monitor official venue sites for ticket availability across the Asia and Australia legs. Travelers should also confirm local entry requirements for Japan and subsequent tour stops to ensure seamless trip planning.
The takeaway
Lebo M has shifted his focus back to performance and touring following the resolution of recent legal challenges. Attendees can look forward to seeing the composer perform live as part of the ongoing global concert series.
What happens next
A ruling on attorney fees related to the dismissed lawsuit is expected to occur in future legal proceedings.
Further reading
Learn more about the cultural contributions of performers across the Africa region.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Extra.
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