Shaka iLembe - Season 1

First aired: 6/18/2023 12 episodes

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

Episodes

1. The Flower of eLangeni

Aired: 6/18/2023

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.

2. An Eye For An Eye

Aired: 6/25/2023

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.

3. King Jobe's Wrath

Aired: 7/2/2023

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.

4. Welcome Mlilwane

Aired: 7/9/2023

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.

5. A Zulu Wedding

Aired: 7/16/2023

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

6. Things Fall Apart...

Aired: 7/23/2023

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.

7. A Mother's Love

Aired: 7/30/2023

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

8. Shaka Ilembe, Senzangakhona Ka Jama Is My Father

Aired: 8/6/2023

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

9. A Hero Falls

Aired: 8/13/2023

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

10. Ilembe

Aired: 8/20/2023

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

11. Reap What You Sow

Aired: 8/27/2023

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.

12. Seize Your Destiny

Aired: 9/3/2023

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.