“ | I never thought a step forward could make so much noise. | ” |
–Fikiri, Journey of Memories |
Fikiri is a female mandrill, who appears in Season 3 of The Lion Guard.[1]
She is Makini's mother and Kitendo's mate, and made her debut appearance in Journey of Memories.
Appearance[]
Fikiri’s pelt is gray, while her underbelly is paler in color. Her mane is brown. Her eyes are green.
Her daughter Makini inherited her eye color, facial features, and a similar hairstyle.
Personality[]
Fikiri is shown to be very kindhearted and closely observant. She loves her daughter and mate and is very patient and affectionate towards them. Her daughter inherited her (Fikiri's) wisdom and kindness.
History[]
The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar[]
Fikiri appears on a cave painting in the Lair of the Lion Guard.
Battle for the Pride Lands[]
Fikiri appears on a cave painting.
Journey of Memories[]
Makini remembers her journey with Fikiri and Kitendo. She remembers her mother laughing when the mandrills splash in a water pool. She tells Makini to always look back when going forward.The River of Patience[]
Fikiri is mentioned by Janna when she said that when Makini was a baby, she went with her mother to meet Rafiki and her for the first time.
Return to the Pride Lands[]
Fikiri and Kitendo are present at Kion and Rani’s marriage ceremony, and Kion’s coronation. They warmly embrace their daughter, after she anoints Kion.
Family[]
Trivia[]
- Fikiri is voiced by Heather Headley, who had previously portrayed Nala in The Lion King stage musical.
- She bears a striking resemblance to Makini.