Luckily he also has a knack for re-invention, and his latest project is a reality-TV show called Lebo M - Coming Home.

Global lockdown has prevented him from making a living from theatre shows, live music tours and scoring film soundtracks, which all form part of his repertoire. Now, at 57, he finds himself trying to outlast another potential foe. I never wanted to give in to the pressure as I know what poverty is, and it pushes me to excel in what I choose to be involved in,' he says. Pressure will break you, but you can also use it to your advantage. 'Whether it was being mentored by musical giants like Mbongeni Ngema, Miriam Makeba and Caiphus Semenya, or being a Soweto boy trying to make it in the US, I used pressure to push me to over-deliver.

He sees pressure as yet another way to differentiate himself from his counterparts. The average person would choose the path of least resistance, but Morake is built differently. “He Lives in You” – Performed by Lebo M written by Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin and Lebohang Morake produced by Lebo M and Mark Mancinaġ9.In a phone conversation, one gets the sense he is very comfortable with hardships, as he sees them as stepping stones to success.

“Never Too Late” – Performed by Elton John African vocal and choir arrangements created and produced by Lebo M written by Elton John and Tim Rice produced by Greg Kurstin additional production by Elton John and Matt Stillġ8. “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” – Performed by Beyoncé, Donald Glover, Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen written by Elton John and Tim Rice produced by Pharrell Williams co-produced by Stephen Lipsonġ3. “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” – Performed by Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen written by Luigi Creatore, Hugo Peretti, George David Weiss and Solomon Linda produced by Pharrell Williamsġ2. “Hakuna Matata” – Performed by Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen, JD McCrary and Donald Glover written by Elton John and Tim Rice produced by Pharrell Williams co-produced by Stephen Lipsonġ1. “Be Prepared” (2019 Version) – Performed by Chiwetel Ejiofor written by Elton John and Tim Rice produced by Hans Zimmer and David Flemingĩ. “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” – Performed by JD McCrary, Shahadi Wright Joseph and John Oliver written by Elton JohnĪnd Tim Rice produced by Pharrell Williams co-produced by Stephen LipsonĦ. “Circle of Life”/“Nants’ Ingonyama” – Performed by Lindiwe Mkhize African vocals performed by Lebo M written and composed by Elton John and Tim Rice “Nants’ Ingonyama” written by Lebohang Morake and Hans Zimmer produced by Hans Zimmer vocals produced by Stephen LipsonĤ. The Lion King 2019 Original Motion Picture Soundtrackġ.

Lebo morake circle of life