Buyi Zama

Place of birth:

Durban, South Africa:

Biography:

Born in Durban (Kwa-Mashu), South Africa, Buyi began her performing career as a singer and backing vocalist in her home country. Her big break came when she auditioned somewhat unexpectedly for Disney’s THE LION KING London production and was cast to understudy the role of Rafiki, which wasn’t long before she landed the role of Rafiki for an Australian tour.