Lion was rushed to hospital on Saturday [Photo: Courtesy]

Radio presenter Lion of the popular 'Mbusi na Lion' duo was on Saturday night rushed to hospital and admitted at the Mater hospital.

According to a source, Lion complained of severe abdominal pain and difficulty in breathing when he was rushed to the hospital in the wee hours of Sunday morning with his co-host Mbusi by his side.

The Radio Jambo presenter was admitted after being diagnosed with acute ulcers and food poisoning.

He will remain hospitalised throughout the week.