Fikiri

Fikiri is a female mandrill. She is the mate of Kitendo, with whom she has a daughter, Makini.
When Makini was young, Fikiri and Kitendo took her on a journey to the Tree of Life, where they planned to present her to Rafiki to see if she would be the next Royal Mjuzi of the Pride Lands. After they arrived, Rafiki accepted Makini as his apprentice.
Later, Fikiri and her family attended Kion's coronation.
==Biography==
===Early life===
Fikiri lived in the Pride Lands. At some point in her life, she took Kitendo as her mate, and the two had a daughter named Makini.
===Journey to the Tree of Life===
Fikiri and Kitendo set out for the Tree of Life so as to present Makini to Rafiki. At the river, Fikiri warned Kitendo to always test the water temperature first. She then stated that in order to take a bath, one must not be afraid to get cold.
Later, Fikiri expressed that Rafiki should make paintings to mark the way to the Tree of Life. She explained to Makini that she might become a Royal Mjuzi someday under the tutelage of Rafiki because she had her father's curiosity and sense of fun. Both parents then told her that they would be with her until she was ready to be on her own.
Once in the desert, Fikiri and Kitendo taught their daughter to learn from her past in order to have a better future. They then presented her to Rafiki at the Tree of Life, and he accepted her as his apprentice.
===Makini's memories===
While on a trip to the Tree of Life with the Lion Guard, Makini recounted taking a journey to the Tree of Life with her parents, Fikiri and Kitendo.
Later, Janna reminded Makini of when they had met at the Tree of Life; at the time, Makini had been a baby and accompanied by her parents, Fikiri and Kitendo.
===Kion's coronation===
Fikiri and Kitendo attended Kion and Rani's wedding. They hugged Makini after she officiated the ceremony.
==Physical appearance==
Fikiri is a moderately sized, slender mandrill. She has a gray pelt, with a pale underbelly, pink paws, a tan ruff, and a mop of pink and tan hair on her head. Her eyes are blue.
==Personality and traits==
Fikiri is gentle and maternal, especially toward her daughter Makini. She is supportive of her family and shows them tenderness, love, and kindness. Additionally, she is wise and often makes thoughtful statements.
==Appearances==
* The Lion Guard
** "The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar" (cave painting)
** "Battle for the Pride Lands" (cave painting)
** "Journey of Memories"
** "The River of Patience" (mentioned)
** "Return to the Pride Lands"
==Trivia==
* Fikiri was voiced by Heather Headley.
** Headley also originated the role of Nala in the stage musical version of The Lion King.
* Fikiri's name means "think, ponder, consider, reflect" in Swahili.
==References==
Category:Canon articles
Category:Characters
Category:Females
Category:The Lion Guard characters
Category:Mandrills
Category:Pride Landers