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Sokwe
Sokwe
Physical information
Gender

Male

Species

Gorilla

Hair color

Black

Eye color

Black

Distinguishing features

Stripe down forehead

Biographical information
Also known as

   Poppa (by Hafifu and Majinuni)
   Your Gorilla-ness (by Bunga)

Status

Living

Residence

Theluji Mountains

Affiliations

Sokwe's troop

Titles

King of the Theluji Mountains

Relationship information
Family

Hafifu (son)
Majinuni (son)

Allies

Beshte, Bunga, Fuli, Hafifu, Kion, Majinuni, Ono, Shujaa, Simba

I'm proud of you both. You are true gorilla princes.
―Sokwe to Hafifu and Majinuni[src]

Sokwe is a male gorilla. He is the king of the Theluji Mountains. He is the father of Hafifu and Majinuni.

When Sokwe planned to renew his peace treaty with Simba, he sent his sons, Hafifu and Majinuni, to deliver the message to the Pride Lands. They eventually returned to their father and admitted that they had forgotten the message, but instead of being angry, Sokwe praised them for their bravery. He told them that Simba's son, Kion, had told him the story of how they had saved his life, and Sokwe declared that this made them true gorilla princes.

Biography[]

Early life[]

Sokwe lived in the Theluji Mountains. At some point in his life, he became the king of the mountain gorillas. He had two sons named Hafifu and Majinuni.[1]

Peace treaty with Simba[]

So...you forgot my message to King Simba!
―Sokwe to Hafifu and Majinuni[src]
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The Lion Guard reports to Sokwe.

During the wet season, Sokwe intended to renew his peace treaty with Simba, the king of the Pride Lands. His sons, Hafifu and Majinuni, were intent on impressing their father, so they volunteered to take the message to Simba.

The two eventually returned to the Theluji Mountains, where they admitted to Sokwe that they had forgotten the message. Though Sokwe initially appeared to be displeased, he suddenly threw snow over his sons' heads and exclaimed, "Kuishi ni kucheka!" He then complimented the two on their bravery and explained that Kion had told him the story of how they had saved his life. He claimed that this made them true gorilla princes.

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Sokwe praises his sons, Hafifu and Majinuni, for their bravery.

Kion interjected and asked what Sokwe's message to Simba was, but Sokwe instead focused on the snowball that Bunga had collected for his adoptive uncle, Timon. Kion wondered if the souvenir was a problem, and Sokwe replied that the snowball was perfect.

When the Lion Guard returned to the Pride Lands, they reported to Simba at Pride Rock. Simba prompted the Lion Guard to relate Sokwe's message, to which Kion said, "Kuishi ni kucheka," as Bunga threw a snowball over Simba's head. Instead of being angry, Simba laughed and commented that no one delivered a peace message quite like King Sokwe.[1]

Sending Shujaa to the Pride Lands[]

Sokwe sent Shujaa to the Pride Lands to assist the Lion Guard in their battle against Scar. However, Shujaa's immense strength was initially more harm than help. After successfully helping the Lion Guard, Shujaa resolved to return home and show Sokwe his newfound ability to use his brain in addition to his strength.[2]

Kion's coronation[]

Sokwe attended Kion and Rani's wedding at the Tree of Life.[3]

Physical appearance[]

Sokwe is a massive gorilla, with broad shoulders and a powerful build. His main pelt is dark gray. The fur along his front legs is black, while the fur on his backside is pale gray. He has a dark stripe on his forehead and black eyes.[1]

Personality and traits[]

Though powerful and intimidating, Sokwe is quite fun-loving and quick to forgive. He appreciates his sons' bravery and believes that they are true gorilla princes.[1]

Appearances[]

Trivia[]

  • Sokwe's name means "chimpanzee, ape" in Swahili.[5]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Revealed in "The Lost Gorillas" from Disney Junior's The Lion Guard. Season 1, Episode 22. Written by Elise Allen and directed by Tom Derosier and Howy Parkins. Originally aired December 2, 2016.
  2. Revealed in "Beshte and the Beast" from Disney Junior's The Lion Guard. Season 2, Episode 25. Written by Elise Allen and directed by Tom Derosier and Howy Parkins. Originally aired November 12, 2018.
  3. Revealed in "Return to the Pride Lands" from Disney Junior's The Lion Guard. Season 3, Episode 19. Written by Kendall Michele Haney and Ford Riley, and directed by Tom Derosier and Howy Parkins. Originally aired November 3, 2019.
  4. John Rhys-Davies. IMDb. IMDb.com, Inc. Retrieved on October 2, 2020.
  5. Online Swahili - English Dictionary. African Languages. Retrieved on October 2, 2020.
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