Shaka iLembe

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

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   E1. The Flower of eLangeni

   Jun 18, 2023 · 63m

   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.

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   E2. An Eye For An Eye

   Jun 25, 2023 · 50m

   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.

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   E3. King Jobe's Wrath

   Jul 2, 2023 · 48m

   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.

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   E4. Welcome Mlilwane

   Jul 9, 2023 · 48m

   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.

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   E5. A Zulu Wedding

   Jul 16, 2023 · 49m

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

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   E6. Things Fall Apart...

   Jul 23, 2023 · 55m

   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.

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