October 19, 2022
Falisa Ray wrote the book, “Raising Simba,” to help other parents who want their children in the arts and entertainment industry. Her son, Aaron J. Nelson, is an actor who is currently in “The Lion King.” PHOTO PROVIDED BY FALISA RAY.
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‘Raising Simba’ details a mother raising a son in the entertainment industry
Falisa Ray saw a seed in her son Aaron, she watered that seed and now he is in the touring company of “The Lion King.” Aaron J. Nelson saw “The Lion King” for the first time when he was 15 years old. He wanted to do what the person on stage was doing, playing the role of Simba.