Shaka iLembe (Season 1)

Indodana yami iyeza.

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.

  • Poster for The Flower of eLangeni

    The Flower of eLangeni (Episode 1) 6.5

    Air date: 2023-06-18

    Runtime: 63 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for An Eye For An Eye

    An Eye For An Eye (Episode 2) 6.0

    Air date: 2023-06-25

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for King Jobe's Wrath

    King Jobe's Wrath (Episode 3)

    Air date: 2023-07-02

    Runtime: 48 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Welcome Mlilwane

    Welcome Mlilwane (Episode 4)

    Air date: 2023-07-09

    Runtime: 48 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for A Zulu Wedding

    A Zulu Wedding (Episode 5)

    Air date: 2023-07-16

    Runtime: 49 min

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

  • Poster for Things Fall Apart...

    Things Fall Apart... (Episode 6)

    Air date: 2023-07-23

    Runtime: 55 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for A Mother's Love

    A Mother's Love (Episode 7)

    Air date: 2023-07-30

    Runtime: 49 min

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

  • Poster for Shaka Ilembe, Senzangakhona Ka Jama Is My Father

    Shaka Ilembe, Senzangakhona Ka Jama Is My Father (Episode 8)

    Air date: 2023-08-06

    Runtime: 48 min

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

  • Poster for A Hero Falls

    A Hero Falls (Episode 9)

    Air date: 2023-08-13

    Runtime: 48 min

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

  • Poster for Ilembe

    Ilembe (Episode 10)

    Air date: 2023-08-20

    Runtime: 48 min

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

  • Poster for Reap What You Sow

    Reap What You Sow (Episode 11)

    Air date: 2023-08-27

    Runtime: 48 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Seize Your Destiny

    Seize Your Destiny (Episode 12)

    Air date: 2023-09-03

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: 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.

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