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poster tv series Shaka iLembe

Shaka iLembe (2023)

  • Drama
  • Action & Adventure
Indodana yami iyeza.

Overview

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.

  1. Teboho MahlatsiCreator
  2. Angus GibsonCreator

StatusReturning Series

TypeScripted

Original LanguageZulu

Network

  • logo nextwork Mzanzi Magic

Seasons

poster season Season 1

Season 1

2023 | 12 Episodes

Season 1 of Shaka iLembe premiered on June 18, 2023

Explores the story of the making of the iconic African king, from his childhood through to adulthood, during the 1700s.

Season 2

1970 | 0 Episodes

Season 2 of Shaka iLembe premiered on January 1, 1970

Shaka returns to KwaNobamba to claim his kingship. While many celebrate, others plot his downfall. Nandi and Mkabayi remain alert to the snake pit he has entered. Meanwhile, the Ndwandwe prepare a traitor to betray Dingiswayo.

Casts

  • Profile Lemogang Tsipa with character Shaka

    Lemogang Tsipa

    Shaka

  • Profile Nomzamo Mbatha with character Queen Nandi

    Nomzamo Mbatha

    Queen Nandi

  • Profile Senzo Radebe with character Senzangakhona

    Senzo Radebe

    Senzangakhona

  • Profile Dawn Thandeka King with character Mkabayi

    Dawn Thandeka King

    Mkabayi

  • Profile Khabonina Qubeka with character Ntombazi

    Khabonina Qubeka

    Ntombazi

  • Profile Thembinkosi Mthembu with character Dingiswayo

    Thembinkosi Mthembu

    Dingiswayo

  • Profile Hope Mbhele with character Baleka

    Hope Mbhele

    Baleka

  • Abdul Khoza

    Cija