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Shaka Ilembe

Shaka Ilembe

Visually striking and authentic, Shaka Ilembe tells the epic African story of an iconic African king. When Princess Nandi captures the heart of Prince Senzangakhona, their romance is cut short by a clash with Prince Zwide.
Lemogang Tsipa

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  • The Flower Of Elangeni

    Episode 1 - 63 Mins
    Princess Nandi of the Langeni captures the heart of Prince Senzangakhona of the Zulu, but their romance is cut short by a clash with Prince Zwide of the Ndwandwe.
  • An Eye For An Eye

    Episode 2 - 50 Mins
    A Sangoma investigates Queen Ntombazi for King Langa's murder. The Zulu, fearing for their survival against the Ndwandwe, receive a prophecy of a future great king.
  • King Jobe's Wrath

    Episode 3 - 48 Mins
    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.
  • Welcome Mlilwane

    Episode 4 - 48 Mins
    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.
  • A Zulu Wedding

    Episode 5 - 48 Mins
    King Senzangakhona proposes to Nandi, who becomes his third wife, while a crisis unfolds in kwaNdwandwe as Zwide and Goloza confront each other.
  • Things Fall Apart...

    Episode 6 - 55 Mins
    Shaka and Nandi's life changes when Bhibhi arrives, poisoning Senzangakhona against them. Godongwana finds refuge with the Hlubi, changing his name to Dingiswayo.
  • A Mothers Love

    Episode 7 - 49 Mins
    Dingiswayo and Ngomane face the grim prospect of being sold as slaves. Nandi and her children return to eLangeni, where they face humiliation at the hands of her brother Mgabhi.
  • Senzangakhona Ka Jama Is My Father

    Episode 8 - 48 Mins
    Shaka engages in troublesome behavior and is determined to return to his father. But he faces disappointment when he meets with King Senzangakhona.
  • A Hero Falls

    Episode 9 - 48 Mins
    Shaka embraces Gendenyane's offer and joins the camp, showing determination and grit. Dingiswayo's attempt to avoid bloodshed is met with betrayal, leading to a battle where he sees Shaka.
  • Ilembe

    Episode 10 - 48 Mins
    Nandi and her children leave the Qwabe and move to kwaMthethwa. Shaka strives to prove himself by facing a terrifying opponent, which leads to unexpected recognition.
  • Reap What You Sow

    Episode 11 - 48 Mins
    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.
  • Seize Your Destiny

    Episode 12 - 50 Mins
    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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