Shaka iLembe

Indodana yami iyeza (My son is coming).

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.

Drama

Seasons

1. The Flower of eLangeni

Air Date: 2023-06-18

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. An Eye For An Eye

Air Date: 2023-06-25

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. King Jobe's Wrath

Air Date: 2023-07-02

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. Welcome Mlilwane

Air Date: 2023-07-09

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. A Zulu Wedding

Air Date: 2023-07-16

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

6. Things Fall Apart...

Air Date: 2023-07-23

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. A Mother's Love

Air Date: 2023-07-30

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

8. Shaka Ilembe, Senzangakhona Ka Jama Is My Father

Air Date: 2023-08-06

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

9. A Hero Falls

Air Date: 2023-08-13

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

10. Ilembe

Air Date: 2023-08-20

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

11. Reap What You Sow

Air Date: 2023-08-27

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. Seize Your Destiny

Air Date: 2023-09-03

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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