Shaka iLembe

Season 1

Explores the story of the making of the iconic African king, from his childhood through to adulthood, during the 1700s.

Where to Watch Season 1

12 Episodes

  • The Flower of eLangeni
    E1
    The Flower of eLangeniPrincess 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.
  • An Eye For An Eye
    E2
    An Eye For An EyeA 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.
  • King Jobe's Wrath
    E3
    King Jobe's WrathAs 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.
  • Welcome Mlilwane
    E4
    Welcome MlilwanePrince 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.
  • A Zulu Wedding
    E5
    A Zulu WeddingKing Senzangakhona proposes to Nandi, who becomes his third wife, while a crisis unfolds in kwaNdwandwe as Zwide and Goloza confront each other.
  • Things Fall Apart...
    E6
    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.
  • A Mother's Love
    E7
    A Mother's LoveDingiswayo and Ngomane face the grim reality of being sold as slaves. Nandi and her children return to eLangeni.
  • Shaka Ilembe, Senzangakhona Ka Jama Is My Father
    E8
    Shaka Ilembe, Senzangakhona Ka Jama Is My FatherShaka is determined to return to his father but he faces disappointment when he meets with King Senzangakhona.
  • A Hero Falls
    E9
    A Hero FallsShaka embraces Gendeyana's offer and joins the camp. Dingiswayo's attempt to avoid bloodshed is met with betrayal.
  • Ilembe
    E10
    IlembeNandi and her children leave Quabae and move to kwaMthethwa. Shaka strives to prove himself by facing a terrifying opponent.
  • Reap What You Sow
    E11
    Reap What You SowShaka 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.
  • Seize Your Destiny
    E12
    Seize Your DestinyNgomane 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.

Cast of Season 1

  • Lemogang TsipaShaka
  • Nomzamo MbathaQueen Nandi
  • Senzo RadebeSenzangakhona
  • Dawn Thandeka KingMkabayi
  • Khabonina QubekaNtombazi
  • Thembinkosi MthembuDingiswayo
  • Hope MbheleBaleka
  • Abdul KhozaCija
  • Angus GibsonDirector
  • Teboho MahlatsiWriter

 

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