Shaka iLembe

Total Seasons :1Total Episodes : 12

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

Episodes(12)

1. The Flower of eLangeni

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.

Air Date : 2023-06-18

2. An Eye For An Eye

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.

Air Date : 2023-06-25

3. King Jobe's Wrath

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.

Air Date : 2023-07-02

4. Welcome Mlilwane

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.

Air Date : 2023-07-09

5. A Zulu Wedding

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

Air Date : 2023-07-16

6. Things Fall Apart...

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.

Air Date : 2023-07-23

7. A Mother's Love

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

Air Date : 2023-07-30

8. Shaka Ilembe, Senzangakhona Ka Jama Is My Father

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

Air Date : 2023-08-06

9. A Hero Falls

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

Air Date : 2023-08-13

10. Ilembe

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

Air Date : 2023-08-20

11. Reap What You Sow

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.

Air Date : 2023-08-27

12. Seize Your Destiny

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.

Air Date : 2023-09-03