Ajabu is an adult male okapi. Before coming to the Pride Lands, Ajabu lived in a land far away, where he was continually hunted by leopards. When one leopard in particular, Makucha, pursued him relentlessly, Ajabu fled to the Pride Lands, where he met and befriended Beshte. Over time, he became more comfortable in the kingdom and revealed himself to the Pride Landers. This led to Makucha discovering his whereabouts, and the leopard made one last attempt on Ajabu's life. However, his schemes were put to an end by the Lion Guard, and shortly afterward, Ajabu was allowed to stay in the Pride Lands by Simba and Nala.