Shaka iLembe

Season 1

2023 · 12 episodes · 10h 4m in all · 6.3/10

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

Episodes

1. 

   1. The Flower of eLangeni

   18 Jun 2023 · 63 min · 6.5/10

   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.

2. 

   2. An Eye For An Eye

   25 Jun 2023 · 50 min · 6.0/10

   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.

3. 

   3. King Jobe's Wrath

   2 Jul 2023 · 48 min

   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.

4. 

   4. Welcome Mlilwane

   9 Jul 2023 · 48 min

   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.

5. 

   5. A Zulu Wedding

   16 Jul 2023 · 49 min

   King Senzangakhona proposes to Nandi, who becomes his third wife, while a crisis unfolds in kwaNdwandwe as Zwide and Goloza confront each other.

6. 

   6. Things Fall Apart...

   23 Jul 2023 · 55 min

   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.

7. 

   7. A Mother's Love

   30 Jul 2023 · 49 min

   Dingiswayo and Ngomane face the grim reality of being sold as slaves. Nandi and her children return to eLangeni.

8. 

   8. Shaka Ilembe, Senzangakhona Ka Jama Is My Father

   6 Aug 2023 · 48 min

   Shaka is determined to return to his father but he faces disappointment when he meets with King Senzangakhona.

9. 

   9. A Hero Falls

   13 Aug 2023 · 48 min

   Shaka embraces Gendeyana's offer and joins the camp. Dingiswayo's attempt to avoid bloodshed is met with betrayal.

10. 

    10. Ilembe

    20 Aug 2023 · 48 min

    Nandi and her children leave Quabae and move to kwaMthethwa. Shaka strives to prove himself by facing a terrifying opponent.

11. 

    11. Reap What You Sow

    27 Aug 2023 · 48 min

    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.

12. 

    12. Seize Your Destiny

    3 Sept 2023 · 50 min

    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.