Teboho Mahlatsi
Director
Shaka iLembe (2023)
Season 1
Explores the story of the making of the iconic African king, from his childhood through to adulthood, during the 1700s.
Released June 18, 2023
Episode 50 min
None+
Genres: Action, Drama, History
Keywords: mdblist.has-trailer, tmdb.south-africa, tmdb.zulu-empire, tmdb.african-history, imdb.zulu
Production Companies: The Bomb Shelter Film Company, MultiChoice Studios
Network: Mzanzi Magic
Country: South Africa
Languages:
Zulu
6.5
S1E1 - 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.
June 18, 2023, midnight
6.0
S1E2 - 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.
June 25, 2023, midnight
S1E3 - 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.
July 2, 2023, midnight
S1E4 - 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.
July 9, 2023, midnight
S1E5 - 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.
July 16, 2023, midnight
S1E6 - 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.
July 23, 2023, midnight
S1E7 - A Mother's Love
Dingiswayo and Ngomane face the grim reality of being sold as slaves. Nandi and her children return to eLangeni.
July 30, 2023, midnight
S1E8 - 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, midnight
S1E9 - 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, midnight
S1E10 - Ilembe
Nandi and her children leave Quabae and move to kwaMthethwa. Shaka strives to prove himself by facing a terrifying opponent.
Aug. 20, 2023, midnight
S1E11 - 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, midnight
S1E12 - 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.
Sept. 3, 2023, midnight
Network: Mzanzi Magic
Episode Runtime: 50 min.
Season Runtime: 604 min.
Released: June 18, 2023
Last Air Date: Sept. 3, 2023, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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