Zuba is a secondary character in "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa". He is the alpha lion of the Pride of Africa and the father of Alex, who was then known as "Alakay" and the mate of Florrie. It was from him that Alex got his birthmark on his paw. His rival is the main villain, Makunga.
The day when everyone crash landed in Africa, Zuba feels disappointed that Alex could have gotten killed when being captured by hunters. That night, Zuba showed Alex about his childhood merchandise. The next day, Zuba watches over Alex whose first attempt was to beat Teetsi to be the leader of the lions. Alex failed to his opponent, so Makunga gave him the Hat of Shame. A day later, Zuba feels disappointed about Alex failing his task. Alex is then banished from his pride. The next day, Zuba's wife Florrie forces him to get rid of the mess caused by Makunga. After Makunga gets beaten up by Nana, Zuba became the current leader now. It is unknown if he is still alive when Alex and his friends go to Monte Carlo.
He is voiced by the late Bernie Mac, who never finished his lines before his death. Because of this, promotion and press was done by Sherri Shepherd, who did those and the voice of his mate Florrie. Also, some previously recorded lines of his were used too.
Zuba did not appear in Madagascar 3.