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Zuzu: "Foolish" - Swahili (?)The Prideland's Majordomo
Voice Actor: Julie Andrews
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Zuzu can be a bit annoying at times to the royal family (and Uru when she was a cub), but she only wants to help, and tries to do her utmost best at every task. She originally served King Mohatu and now serves his son King Ahadi. Her son Zazu will later serve King Mufasa and King Simba.
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And (finally) here is Zuzu's ref sheet!
I love her. 
Believe it or not, I really couldn't draw hornbills for the life of me when I started "Betrothed". But when it came time to draw Zuzu, she just sort of... came out just right.
I was so happy! Anyway, this is my take on Zazu's mother, with a few design elements that were inspired by 's version in her comic "Missing Pieces".Zuzu (name and character concept) © Disney. Design © *Nala15 with some design elements inspired by *AudreyCosmo13 . Art © *Nala15 .
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Yeah... Maybe her parents didn't see much potential in her.
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Aww...
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Uh.. actually, no. 
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Ooooooh....Okay haha. Sorry for accusing you...lol jk
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Oh wow, you've got her planned out down to the point of voice actress! XD
She looks adorable!
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Yep!
Thanks!
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She's got such a sweet voice.
No prob!
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She's so cute !!
If you don't mind me asking, Is zuzu an official lion king character ?? And is that Zazu's mum ??
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Thanks!
Yes, she is. Semi-canon anyway - meaning she appeared in TLK merchandise, but not any of the films. And yes, she is Zazu's mom.
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Your welcome !
Thanks for replying
What merchandise has there been of her ?? I'd love to see it
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No prob.
Well... the "merchandise" I mentioned is actually a set of books called "The Lion King: Six New Adventures" that came out in '94 just after the movie was released. Zuzu was mentioned in several of the books, but there was only one very small picture of her (that looked like my version of Zuzu mostly). The books are out of print, but you can read them online if you do a search. The picture of Zuzu can be found in the book "A Tale of Two Brothers".
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Yeah, I think I've heard of them before
Sorry for asking so many question
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It's okay.
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I just thought I'd let you know, I've actaully got the six new adventures now! I got them about a week ago
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Who's a pretty birdie, then?
Despite her rather controversial name, your Zuzu is simply delish! She has all the elements of Mary Poppins, Maria von Trapp (The Sound of Music) Princess Mia's 'Grandmere' (The Princess Diaries 1 & 2) and Queen Lilian (Shrek 2) about her -- loyal and sweet, but also very dignified, too!
I have rather enjoyed Zuzu's company, throughout the pages of Betrothed! I'm so very glad that Zazu had such a fine mother! (How I would love to meet this wonderful hornbill's husband, Zamir! I can only imagine that he is every bit as wonderful, as his wife and son! 
I look forward to seeing Dame Julie's Zuzu, once again...
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Zuzu!!!
Thanks!
But you're right, now that I think about it.
She is (as you'll see) a wonderful mother as well as majordomo. You'll also get to see her (future) husband very soon.
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It sounds as though Zuzu has quite a story, to tell! Like many heroic characters (both fictional and non-fictional), she has risen above her station, in life -- to become very successful, in her own right!
Definitely! Zuzu is the quintessential 'royal secretary' (Loyal and dignified) -- with the wonderful additions of sweetness and helpfulness! 
Hopefully, everyone (including a new exile) is OK...
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That's for sure!
Nope. 
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So sweet!!
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Can't draw birds myself. Welcome.
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LOL Yeah, they can be hard! Their anatomy is REALLY tricky...
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Dragons are worse, but thats because I have my own version of them.
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I believe Zuzu is actually "inexperienced" in Swahili.
But, besides that, I love her! She looks like the real thing, even if she's more a Zazu's blue. x_x Well done, Nala. C: I really like her, she looks perfect, actually.
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Well, yes it is. It can mean "foolish", "oblivious", "inexperienced", "simpleton", and other words like that. I just went with my memory.
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Ah, okay. I see. I didn't mean to offend you or correct you in anyway, I was just pointing it out. Sowwy. .3.
But, I really like her. c: She's cute.
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Oh, no. I didn't mean that at all! I just went with why I said "foolish" instead of "inexperienced". 
Aww... thanks! 
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Oh, that's a relief! Phew!
And, your welcome!
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did you mean "Zuzu" means "foolish? right now you have Sarai XD
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Curses! 
Oh, btw, is that what Zuzu means? Thought you would know.
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yes, it does. means: imbecile, fool, simpleton, idiot, ignorant, inexperienced, oblivious
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Okay. Thanks!
Btw, fixed the name thing. So much for copying and pasting without anyone noticing. LOL
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lol i never get away with it, so neither can you
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