Shaka iLembe
Season 1
202312 episodes
Explores the story of the making of the iconic African king, from his childhood through to adulthood, during the 1700s.
Episodes
E1The Flower of eLangeni
6.52023-06-18 · 63m
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.
E2An Eye For An Eye
6.02023-06-25 · 50m
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.
E3King Jobe's Wrath
2023-07-02 · 48m
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.
E4Welcome Mlilwane
2023-07-09 · 48m
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.
E5A Zulu Wedding
2023-07-16 · 49m
King Senzangakhona proposes to Nandi, who becomes his third wife, while a crisis unfolds in kwaNdwandwe as Zwide and Goloza confront each other.
E6Things Fall Apart...
2023-07-23 · 55m
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.
E7A Mother's Love
2023-07-30 · 49m
Dingiswayo and Ngomane face the grim reality of being sold as slaves. Nandi and her children return to eLangeni.
E8Shaka Ilembe, Senzangakhona Ka Jama Is My Father
2023-08-06 · 48m
Shaka is determined to return to his father but he faces disappointment when he meets with King Senzangakhona.
E9A Hero Falls
2023-08-13 · 48m
Shaka embraces Gendeyana's offer and joins the camp. Dingiswayo's attempt to avoid bloodshed is met with betrayal.
E10Ilembe
2023-08-20 · 48m
Nandi and her children leave Quabae and move to kwaMthethwa. Shaka strives to prove himself by facing a terrifying opponent.
E11Reap What You Sow
2023-08-27 · 48m
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.
E12Seize Your Destiny
2023-09-03 · 50m
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.