Ni

Ni
Background information
Feature films	The Lion King: Kopa's Story
Television programs	The Lion Guard The Lion Herd
Voice	Sylvester Stallone
Inspiration	Ni from The Lion King: Six New Adventures
Character information
Alignment	Good
Allies	Nala, Kopa, Asante, Pimbi, Jambo and Kwaheri, Yun Mibu, Kion, Bunga, Fuli, Ono, Beshte, Rafiki, Simba, Timon, Pumbaa
Enemies	Khãn, Scar, Shriek, Snarl, One-Eye, Chewa and Choyo, Zira, Nuka, Outsiders
Likes	Peace, safety, loyalty, Nala, Kopa
Dislikes	Dangerous hyenas, Scar, Khãn, death

“It's true I'm a little smaller than average. It just means I can't afford to be flaky.”

―Ni

Ni is a major character in Disney's 2024 animated feature film The Lion King: Kopa's Story. He is a rogue lion who left the Pride Lands after Scar destroyed his Lion Guard, and sometimes returned after everyone thought Simba was dead, and saved Nala's life from Hyenas.

Ni wandered into the Pride Lands, where he was scared off by members of Scar's pride. However, Nala was dared by her friend, Chumvi, to talk to Ni, and so she set off alone to confront the rogue. Along the way, she got attacked by hyenas, and Ni saved her life. The two became friends, and Nala invited Ni to meet her pride. The two departed for Pride Rock, only to be attacked by hyenas again. Sarafina came to the rescue and, out of gratefulness to Ni for having saved her daughter, let the rogue spend time with the pride. Afterward, Ni went on his way.

Background

Personality

Despite being a rogue, Ni is amiable and friendly. He is considerably brave and selfless, as he was willing to risk his life for that of a stranger. He can have a biting sense of humor and likes to call Nala "flaky."

Physical appearance

Ni is a small lion. His fur is dirty and ungroomed, and he has a scruffy, partially-grown brown mane. His main pelt is golden, while his muzzle, paws, and underbelly are slightly paler in color. His eyes are reddish-brown.

Trivia

• Ni's name means "am, is, are" in Swahili.