Shaka iLembe (2023)
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.
- Angus Gibson
- Desireé Markgraaff
- Teboho Mahlatsi
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Episode 1 - The Flower of eLangeni
Release Date: 2023-06-18Princess 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.
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Episode 2 - An Eye For An Eye
Release Date: 2023-06-25A 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.
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Episode 3 - King Jobe's Wrath
Release Date: 2023-07-02As 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.
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Episode 4 - Welcome Mlilwane
Release Date: 2023-07-09Prince 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.
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Episode 5 - A Zulu Wedding
Release Date: 2023-07-16King Senzangakhona proposes to Nandi, who becomes his third wife, while a crisis unfolds in kwaNdwandwe as Zwide and Goloza confront each other.
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Episode 6 - Things Fall Apart...
Release Date: 2023-07-23Shaka 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.
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Episode 7 - A Mother's Love
Release Date: 2023-07-30Dingiswayo and Ngomane face the grim reality of being sold as slaves. Nandi and her children return to eLangeni.
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Episode 8 - Shaka Ilembe, Senzangakhona Ka Jama Is My Father
Release Date: 2023-08-06Shaka is determined to return to his father but he faces disappointment when he meets with King Senzangakhona.
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Episode 9 - A Hero Falls
Release Date: 2023-08-13Shaka embraces Gendeyana's offer and joins the camp. Dingiswayo's attempt to avoid bloodshed is met with betrayal.
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Episode 10 - Ilembe
Release Date: 2023-08-20Nandi and her children leave Quabae and move to kwaMthethwa. Shaka strives to prove himself by facing a terrifying opponent.
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Episode 11 - Reap What You Sow
Release Date: 2023-08-27Shaka 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.
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Episode 12 - Seize Your Destiny
Release Date: 2023-09-03Ngomane 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.