Imani Dia Smith, who previously starred as Young Nala on Broadway in Disney's Lion King, has died at the age of 25. Smith was killed by her boyfriend, Jordan Jackson-Small, who has been charged with murder, weapon possession crimes and endangering the welfare of a child. Smith leaves behind a 3-year-old son, her parents, her two younger siblings. A GoFundMe has been organized to support Imani's parents, with the goal…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM on December 24, 2025