Shaka iLembe

June. 18,2023

Rating：

9.1

Genre：

Drama

Keywords：

Trailer Synopsis

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.

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 2023

12 Episode

Episode 1 - Episode 1

June. 18,2023

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.

Episode 2 - Episode 2

June. 25,2023

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.

Episode 3 - Episode 3

July. 02,2023

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.

Episode 4 - Episode 4

July. 09,2023

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.

Episode 5 - Episode 5

July. 16,2023

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

Episode 6 - Episode 6

July. 23,2023

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.

Episode 7 - Episode 7

July. 30,2023

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

Episode 8 - Episode 8

August. 06,2023

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

Episode 9 - Episode 9

August. 13,2023

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

Episode 10 - Episode 10

August. 20,2023

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

Episode 11 - Episode 11

January. 01,0001

Episode 12 - Episode 12

January. 01,0001

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