Mild-mannered Dad Nic Vani dropped a magical performance of this nostalgic Lion King classic on Britain’s Got Talent 2026, and fans said his “brilliant” voice belongs on Broadway! The Maidstone singer performed “Circle of Life,” and the power of his voice lit up all the joy and awe that we’ve come to expect from the Disney hit. Singing the Lion King is all about the vibe, and the way Nic brought the right energy to the performance made him a fast fan favorite.
“Circle of Life” has some big melodies to hit, and Nic’s voice soared on those iconic lines to quickly get the crowd onside. Seeing judge KSI just watching on in awe, while Nic’s three kids celebrated so happily in the audience was a great moment. The Music Man has to say that this talented dad brought the right stuff to make this such a feel-good audition.
Britain’s Got Talent uploaded Nic’s performance on April 5, 2026, and it hit 460,000 views in a little over a week. Viewers watching at home were stoked on his audition and added comments such as “How did he not get the golden buzzer because he was amazing! Not only do I think he has a brilliant voice but I loved his song choice, which was perfect for him. I can already see him on The West End with that voice. Superb!” and “Are you kidding me?? Why is this guy not on Broadway? He has a brilliant voice.”
Pairing a great singer with a Lion King classic always hits the spot. Aunty Ora delivered a powerful audition on The Voice Australia with her take on “Circle of Life”. There’s something mystical about songs from The Lion King that just touches the soul. And when a singer can tap into that energy, it makes for an iconic performance. Aunty Ora brought the wonder and gravitas required to make this one pop!
The Music Man readers may note that you could tell from KSI’s expressions that he was a big fan of Nic before he even got to his comments. KSI then gave him a rave review, saying “Nic, I’m speechless. You weren’t in the thick of it – you owned it. That was phenomenal. Your vocals were so crisp, clean, and made the crowd go crazy.” Nic then got four out of four yes votes from the judges, scoring him a huge debut on Britain’s Got Talent.