Njano

―Njano[src] | ”

**Njano** is a male skink. He is a member of Shupavu's group.

Njano and his fellow skinks joined forces with Ushari the cobra to help resurrect the spirit of Scar. Through the spying efforts of the skinks, it was discovered that an evil Lion of the Past could be summoned in the volcano by a bakora staff and the Roar of the Elders. Following Scar's rise to power, the skinks served as his spies and minions. Eventually, the Pride Landers invaded the Outlands, destroyed Scar, and defeated his army.

## Biography

### Early life

Njano lived in the Outlands as a member of Shupavu's group.

### Scar's resurrection

Njano and his leader, Shupavu, watched as the Lion Guard led Makuu and his float into a hibernation cave. Later, Ushari enlisted the skinks to help him revive the spirit of Scar. Shupavu wondered how the deal could benefit them, and Ushari pointed out that Scar's reign could tip the Pride Lands in their favor. The skinks then accepted the deal, and Nyeusi was sent ahead to spy on Rafiki and his apprentice, Makini.

### Army of Scar

#### Recruiting Kiburi

When the Lion Guard accidentally awoke Makuu and his float, Njano and Shupavu decided to report their findings to Scar, who told them to inform him of any other changes. Later, the skinks informed Scar of Kiburi's mashindano with Makuu, and Scar praised them for their work.

#### Ambush for Beshte

―Njano reports on Beshte to Ushari[src] | ”

Njano and Shupavu witnessed Beshte crossing the Outlands on his own. While Shupavu stayed behind to monitor Beshte, Njano informed Scar of the situation. After his meeting with Scar, Njano returned to his fellow skinks. Together, the group managed to trick Beshte into trusting them. They led him to a dead-end, where he was ambushed by Janja and his minions, Cheezi and Chungu. The skinks then scuttled away into cracks in the rock.

#### Alliance with Hodari

―Njano convinces Kiburi to recruit Hodari[src] | ”

Njano and Shupavu witnessed Hodari being denied entry into Makuu's float. Shupavu mused that a gecko who was friends with the Lion Guard could make a useful ally to Kiburi, a crocodile who was allied with Scar. The skinks waited until Beshte had been called away to help the Lion Guard, then approached Hodari and offered him a place in Kiburi's float.

In the Outlands, Njano pitched the idea of Hodari becoming a member of Kiburi's float, but Kiburi was doubtful since Hodari was a gecko. However, he allowed Hodari to engage in the traditional initiation spar and ordered Tamka to let the gecko win. Tamka did as he was commanded, and Kiburi allowed Hodari to join his float. With the gecko now among his crocodiles, Kiburi resolved to enter the Pride Lands and seize control of a real watering hole.

#### Defeat in the volcano

Njano attempted to take down the Lion Guard along with the rest of the Army of Scar. He was defeated when Kion used the Roar of the Elders to clear a path out of the volcano.

#### Attack on Kinyonga

In the volcano, Shupavu noticed Kinyonga's shadow on the wall and alerted Scar to the intruder. Ushari ordered the skinks to pursue her, and Kinyonga raced away, with Shupavu and her minions hot on her tail. Njano and the other skinks cornered Kinyonga, but the Lion Guard arrived and fended them off just in time. The skinks retreated.

#### Hyena Resistance

―Njano on Jasiri[src] | ”

After the Hyena Resistance thwarted several Outlander attacks, Jasiri celebrated the successes with her clan. Unbeknownst to the hyenas, Njano and Shupavu had overheard the conversation and reported back to Scar.

Later, in the midst of a battle, Janja was knocked into a lava pit, and Jasiri saved him. Janja was stunned at her willingness to save him, and Jasiri explained that he could join the Hyena Resistance instead of allying with Scar. After a moment of hesitation, Janja refused. However, Njano and Shupavu noted his hesitation and vowed to inform Scar.

#### Report on Kiara and Kion

―Njano[src] | ”

Njano and Shupavu informed Scar that Kion and Kiara were alone near the edge of the Pride Lands.

#### Attack on Makuu's watering hole

The Lion Guard concluded that the Pride Landers must unite against the threat of the Outlanders. Makuu begrudgingly agreed to help, but his training was too rigorous and ruthless for the other Pride Landers to master. Kion urged Makuu to be kinder to his fellow Pride Landers, but Makuu left in a huff and vowed to only look out for his own float if trouble arose.

Unbeknownst to the Pride Landers, Njano and Shupavu had spied on the proceedings and reported back to Scar. Scar decided to attack Makuu's watering hole since the crocodiles' alliance with Kion was fraying.

#### Dhahabu's visit

After meeting with Simba atop Pride Rock, Dhahabu was escorted on a tour around the kingdom by Kiara, Tiifu, and Zuri. The Lion Guard tagged along at Dhahabu's insistence. Unbeknownst to the group, Njano and Shupavu were spying on the proceedings. The skinks returned to the Outlands and informed Scar of Dhahabu's visit to the Pride Lands. Scar schemed to end the treaty between the two kingdoms and so sent his jackal minions after Dhahabu.

#### Attack on Mizimu Grove

At Big Springs, Timon and Pumbaa wandered by on the trail of a slug. No sooner had they left when Makini arrived and showed off a plant root that would be part of her mpando mpaya, which was the traditional planting of a new baobab tree by a Royal Mjuzi. This prompted Kion to chase after Timon and Pumbaa, and ask them to perform at Makini's mpando mpaya. That way, the dejected Pride Landers would treat it like a celebratory event and have their spirits raised. Delighted, Timon and Pumbaa agreed. From the shadows, Njano and Shupavu watched menacingly.

#### Battle for the Pride Lands

Scar told Njano and his fellow skinks the tale of how he had acquired his scar. Later, when the Lion Guard invaded the Outlands, Scar ordered Njano and his fellows to stop them. However, the skinks were promptly defeated.

## Physical appearance

Njano is lithe and long-bodied, with yellow skin and blue legs and claws. He has a lolling blue tongue and mud-brown markings on his back, head, and face. His eyes are black.

## Personality and traits

―Njano on the destruction of the Pride Lands[src] | ”

Njano is crafty and sly. However, he can put on a false friendly demeanor if need be. He takes orders well and is confident in his own intellect.

## Relationships

	+ Scar † - Former Superior
	+ Ushari † - Friend
* Shupavu's group - Former Teammates
	+ Shupavu - Former Leader
	+ Nyeusi
	+ Nyata
	+ Waza
* Reirei's pack
	+ Reirei - Former Teammate
	+ Goigoi
	+ Dogo
	+ Kijana
	+ Dogo's brothers
* Kiburi's float
	+ Kiburi - Former Teammate
	+ Tamka
	+ Nduli
* Mzingo's parliament
	+ Mzingo - Former Teammate
	+ Mwoga
	+ Kion
	+ Bunga
	+ Fuli
	+ Ono
	+ Beshte
* Pride Landers
	+ Kinyonga - Attempted Victim
* Ma Tembo's herd
	+ Ma Tembo
	+ Zito
	+ Mtoto's mother
	+ Zigo
	+ Johari
* Bupu's herd
	+ Bupu
	+ Boboka
* Laini's group
	+ Laini
* Makuu's float
	+ Makuu
	+ Hodari - Former Ally and Former Teammate
* Mbeya's crash
	+ Mbeya
	+ Kifaru
	+ Mwenzi
* Jasiri's clan
	+ Jasiri
	+ Janja - Former Ally and Former Teammate
	+ Cheezi - Former Teammate
	+ Chungu - Former Teammate
	+ Nne - Former Teammate
	+ Tano - Former Teammate
	+ Madoa

## Appearances

* *The Lion King: Revisited*
	+ "The Rise of Scar"
	+ "Snow Day"
	+ "Hyena Resistance"
	+ "Pride Landers Unite!"
	+ "The Ultimate Showdown"
	+ "Battle for the Pride Lands"

## Trivia

### General

* Njano was voiced by Ford Riley.
	+ Riley also voiced the baboon leader in *Return of the Roar* and Sumu.

* Njano's name means "yellow" in Swahili.

### In development

* Njano was to attend the Outlands Summit in "Epilogue: An Important Coronation".

Cateogry:The Rise of Scar characters