Fikiri

―Fikiri to Makini | ”

**Fikiri** is a male mandrill/baboon hybrid. He is the brother of Rafiki, the mate of Kitendo, and the father of Kenene, Xolani, and Makini. He is the leader of his troop.

## Appearance

Fikiri's pelt is cobalt-gray while his chest and underbelly are a paler, sand-colored gray in color. His mane is a two-toned brown, with the outer part being a murky brown and the inner part being more tan. He has dark gray patches on his hands and legs, pink hands and feet with dark nails, pink ears, and a pink muzzle. His face is pale blue with dark gray eyerims and blue stripes on his cheeks. His nose is pink, and his nosebridge is a two-toned shade of pink. His eyes are green with white scelerae. As he is a hybrid of a mandrill and baboon, his tail is elongated like a baboon's.

## Personality

Fikiri is shown to be very kindhearted. He loves his son and daughters, and is very patient and affectionate towards them.

## History

### Backstory

Fikiri was born in Grass Walls to unknown parents, along with his brother, Rafiki.

As a child, he enjoyed playing with his brother and cousins, and soon became known for his fun-loving nature. When Fikiri reached adolescence, he and Rafiki moved to the Pride Lands, as Rafiki had been chosen to become the next royal mjuzi.

In the Pride Lands, Fikiri met and befriended Kitendo, and was enchanted by her level-headed and wise nature. Upon reaching adulthood, Fikiri and Kitendo married, and Kitendo soon gave birth to three children, Kenene, Xolani, and Makini.

When Kenene was born, the Spirts of the Past informed Rafiki that she had been chosen as the next Royal Mjuzi of the Tree of Life, and Fikiri and Kitendo brought her to the Tree of Life to see Rafiki, and meet Janna, the dowager queen. Janna inspected Kenene, and agreed to take in Kenene as the Tree of Life's next Royal Mjuzi after Salamu, upon Kenene completing her training with Rafiki.

Soon afterwards, Kenene moved to the Tree of Life, and took on the position of the next royal mjuzi of the Tree of Life. Later, Fikiri and Kitendo brought Makini to the Tree of Life, where Rafiki took her on as his own apprentice, to be trained as the next Pride Lands royal mjuzi.

### Legends of the Lion Guard: Protectors of the Pride Lands

#### The Pride Lands Games

Fikiri and Kitendo express their excitement to see Kenene compete in the Pride Lands Games. Later, Fikri attends the games.

#### Kion and Nguruma's Birthday

Fikiri attends Kion and Nguruma's birthday celebration.

### Legends of the Lion Guard: Battle for the Pride Lands

When Kenene is leaving the Pride Lands, she tells Makini to give her love to her parents and Xolani, which she promises to do. Later, when Scar commences his war on the Pride Lands, Fikiri is one of the many animals gathered at the base of Pride Rock. Later, Rafiki tells Makini that he will discuss with her parents about her going to the Tree of Life.

### Legends of the Lion Guard: The Dark Prophecy

Fikiri is one of the many animals gathered at Pride Rock when the Lion Guard departs for the Tree of Life. After the Lion Guard, Makini, and Nguruma return home, Kitendo is apart of the crowd that gathers at the base of Pride Rock. Makini rushes up to her parents and Xolani. She embraces the three, and Xolani wraps an arm around her, affectionately ruffling her mane. She excitedly blurts out that Kenene's been training her, mentioning that she's learned a lot and even saw the Blazing Star, causing Fikiri and Kitendo to exchange a warm glance, and Fikiri observes that she's gained much experience from her time at the Tree of Life. Kitendo adds that they're proud of her for continuing her training, certain their elder daughter taught her well. Xolani is confident she'll be a Mjuzi just like her, and nodding, Makini affirms that it's her dream.

## Family

* **Parents:** Unnamed
* **Brother:** Rafiki
* **Mate:** Kitendo
* **Son:** Xolani
* **Daughters:** Kenene and Makini
* **Cousins:** Dalila, Karibu, Jelani, and Mosi

## Trivia

* Fikiri is voiced by Christopher Jackson.
* He has an affectionate relationship with his children.