 In 1983, German group Boney M. released "Jambo - Hakuna Matata".Liz Mitchell provided the song's lead vocals, backed by Reggie Tsiboe, Frank Farian, Cathy Bartney, Madeleine Davis, and Judy Cheeks.The single was intended to be included in the group's untitled seventh album, to be released in the fall of 1983.