Kukundu

Kukundu (most commonly known as ‘Tanglemane’) is the son of Mwlil and Nyanda. He is the step son to Mohatu and the brother to Korofi. He is the half brother to Changa, Mzuri and Kichaka. He is the mate to Uchovu and the father to Kuongoza and Ahadi.

He was the king of the Sun Lands during his reign.

Appearance
Kukundu has a golden pelt with a lighter muzzle, paws and underbelly. He has amber eyes and a brown pridelander nose. He has a white chin.

Personality
Kukundu was gruff and strong headed. He wanted what was best for his lions and kingdom and was a great leader.

History
Kukundu was born to Mwlil and Nyanda, but officially, he was Mohatu's son and was trained to become his heir. Later, Mohatu found out the truth and exiled Nyanda.Kukundu and Korofi followed her. Mwlil had no heir, so he made Kukundu the heir. Later, with his mate Uchovu, Kukundu became the father of Kuongoza and Ahadi. But he was a very strict father, not allowing any of his sons to have any freedom. They had to spend all their time learning and training. Uchovu and Kukundu argued about this, and in the heat of the argument, Kukundu killed Uchovu. Horrified at what he had done, Kukundu tried to hide the evidence, but Ahadi came looking for his mother, and had heard her scream. Ahadi was mad at Kukundu, and scratched his leg. Kukundu roared in pain. Kuongoza came to see what was going on. The two brothers teamed up and exiled Kukundu, who ran away to hide in Hakuna Matata Jungle.

Trivia

 * Kukundu’s name translates to ‘Red Mane’ and has Swahili origin’s
 * He is Mwili’s oldest son and child
 * “Tanglemane” was a name his mother gave him as a nickname