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Shaka iLembe

Shaka iLembe

★ 9.2/10•2023•18•Drama•Action & Adventure
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Indodana yami iyeza.

Set in the 1700s, Shaka iLembe tells the story of the making of the iconic African king, with iterations from his early childhood through to adulthood.

StatusReturning Series
LanguageZU
First Air DateJun 18, 2023

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Flower of eLangeniE163m

The Flower of eLangeni

Princess Nandi of the Langeni meets and captures the heart of Prince Senzangakhona of the Zulu, however, their romance is cut short by a clash with Prince Zwide of the Ndwandwe. Zwide declares war on the Zulus, placing the blame on Senzangakhona's shoulders.

Jun 18, 2023

Episode 2 - An Eye For An EyeE250m

An Eye For An Eye

A Sangoma investigates Queen Ntombazi for King Langa's murder, but not all is as it seems. The Zulu, fearing their survival against the powerful Ndwandwe, receive a prophecy of a future great king.

Jun 25, 2023

Episode 3 - King Jobe's WrathE348m

King Jobe's Wrath

As the Zulus face the Ndwandwe army, an ally emerges to support them. Queen Ntombazi, fearing for her son's safety, embarks on a journey to the Mthethwa capital.

Jul 2, 2023

Episode 4 - Welcome MlilwaneE448m

Welcome Mlilwane

Prince Godongwana and Baleka escape but their freedom is short-lived when Mthethwa warriors trap them. Princess Nandi faces the shock of her pregnancy and heartache follows.

Jul 9, 2023

Episode 5 - A Zulu WeddingE549m

A Zulu Wedding

King Senzangakhona proposes to Nandi, who becomes his third wife, while a crisis unfolds in kwaNdwandwe as Zwide and Goloza confront each other.

Jul 16, 2023

Episode 6 - Things Fall Apart...E655m

Things Fall Apart...

Shaka and Nandi's lives change when Bhibhi arrives and poisons Senzangakhona against them. Godongwana finds refuge with the Hlubi and changes his name to Dingiswayo.

Jul 23, 2023

Episode 7 - A Mother's LoveE749m

A Mother's Love

Dingiswayo and Ngomane face the grim reality of being sold as slaves. Nandi and her children return to eLangeni.

Jul 30, 2023

Episode 8 - Shaka Ilembe, Senzangakhona Ka Jama Is My FatherE848m

Shaka Ilembe, Senzangakhona Ka Jama Is My Father

Shaka is determined to return to his father but he faces disappointment when he meets with King Senzangakhona.

Aug 6, 2023

Episode 9 - A Hero FallsE948m

A Hero Falls

Shaka embraces Gendeyana's offer and joins the camp. Dingiswayo's attempt to avoid bloodshed is met with betrayal.

Aug 13, 2023

Episode 10 - IlembeE1048m

Ilembe

Nandi and her children leave Quabae and move to kwaMthethwa. Shaka strives to prove himself by facing a terrifying opponent.

Aug 20, 2023

Episode 11 - Reap What You SowE1148m

Reap What You Sow

Shaka rises to recruit his own Amabutho in the Mthethwa army. Shaka faces a betrayal while displaying his negotiation skills and launches an attack on Makhedama's forces.

Aug 27, 2023

Episode 12 - Seize Your DestinyE1250m

Seize Your Destiny

Ngomane begins to observe Shaka's darker side. Amid power struggles, Shaka outsmarts those plotting against him and returns to the Zulu, determined to take the seat of King.

Sep 3, 2023

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