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.
EP2 Episode 2Jun 25, 2023
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.
EP3 Episode 3Jul 02, 2023
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.
EP4 Episode 4Jul 09, 2023
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.
EP5 Episode 5Jul 16, 2023
King Senzangakhona proposes to Nandi, who becomes his third wife, while a crisis unfolds in kwaNdwandwe as Zwide and Goloza confront each other.
EP6 Episode 6Jul 23, 2023
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.
EP7 Episode 7Jul 30, 2023
Dingiswayo and Ngomane face the grim reality of being sold as slaves. Nandi and her children return to eLangeni.
EP8 Episode 8Aug 06, 2023
Shaka is determined to return to his father but he faces disappointment when he meets with King Senzangakhona.
EP9 Episode 9Aug 13, 2023
Shaka embraces Gendeyana's offer and joins the camp. Dingiswayo's attempt to avoid bloodshed is met with betrayal.
EP10 Episode 10Aug 20, 2023
Nandi and her children leave Quabae and move to kwaMthethwa. Shaka strives to prove himself by facing a terrifying opponent.
EP11 Episode 11Jan 01, 0001
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EP12 Episode 12Jan 01, 0001
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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.