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.
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Jun 18, 2023 · 1h 3m
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.
Jun 25, 2023 · 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.
Jul 2, 2023 · 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.
Jul 9, 2023 · 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.
Jul 16, 2023 · 49m
King Senzangakhona proposes to Nandi, who becomes his third wife, while a crisis unfolds in kwaNdwandwe as Zwide and Goloza confront each other.
Jul 23, 2023 · 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.
Jul 30, 2023 · 49m
Dingiswayo and Ngomane face the grim reality of being sold as slaves. Nandi and her children return to eLangeni.
Aug 6, 2023 · 48m
Shaka is determined to return to his father but he faces disappointment when he meets with King Senzangakhona.
Aug 13, 2023 · 48m
Shaka embraces Gendeyana's offer and joins the camp. Dingiswayo's attempt to avoid bloodshed is met with betrayal.
Aug 20, 2023 · 48m
Nandi and her children leave Quabae and move to kwaMthethwa. Shaka strives to prove himself by facing a terrifying opponent.
Aug 27, 2023 · 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.
Sep 3, 2023 · 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.
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
Shaka iLembe Season 1 premiered on June 18, 2023.
Shaka iLembe Season 1 has 12 episodes.
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "The Flower of eLangeni". It aired on June 18, 2023.
Go to Season 1 Episode 1