His career spans three decades and he is best known for his role as composer and producer of The Lion King.
The Broadway legend spoke on his homecoming which left him frustrated, after spending a chunk of his younger years rising through theatre stardom in the US.
The South African music industry does not allow artists to thrive and instead leaves them frustrated, he said.
He cited legislative and governance failures as reasons why musicians remain vulnerable and unable to capitalise on the lucrative business.
Royal Circle is the new creative-corporate collaboration between Primedia and Lebo M which was announced in August.
The partnership will streamline iconic music brands and turn them into quantifiable business entities, said Morake.
Royal Circle plans to sign on renowned children’s music troupe, Drakensburg Boys Choir and White Mambazo.
