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.
  • Episode 2
    E2
    Episode 2A 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
    E3
    Episode 3As 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
    E4
    Episode 4Prince 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
    E5
    Episode 5King Senzangakhona proposes to Nandi, who becomes his third wife, while a crisis unfolds in kwaNdwandwe as Zwide and Goloza confront each other.
  • Episode 6
    E6
    Episode 6Shaka 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
    E7
    Episode 7Dingiswayo and Ngomane face the grim reality of being sold as slaves. Nandi and her children return to eLangeni.
  • Episode 8
    E8
    Episode 8Shaka is determined to return to his father but he faces disappointment when he meets with King Senzangakhona.
  • Episode 9
    E9
    Episode 9Shaka embraces Gendeyana's offer and joins the camp. Dingiswayo's attempt to avoid bloodshed is met with betrayal.
  • Episode 10
    E10
    Episode 10Nandi and her children leave Quabae and move to kwaMthethwa. Shaka strives to prove himself by facing a terrifying opponent.
  • Episode 11
    E11
    Episode 11Explores the story of the making of the iconic African king, from his childhood through to adulthood, during the 1700s.
  • Episode 12
    E12
    Episode 12Explores the story of the making of the iconic African king, from his childhood through to adulthood, during the 1700s.
Cast of Season 1
  • Lemogang TsipaShaka
  • Nomzamo MbathaQueen Nandi
  • Senzo RadebeSenzangakhona
  • Dawn Thandeka KingMkabayi
  • Khabonina QubekaNtombazi
  • Thembinkosi MthembuDingiswayo
  • Hope MbheleBaleka
  • Abdul KhozaCija
 
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