Shaka iLembe (2023)
Shaka iLembe (2023)




Plot.
Where to Watch.
Cast & Crew.

Lemogang Tsipa
Shaka

Nomzamo Mbatha
Queen Nandi

Senzo Radebe
Senzangakhona

Dawn Thandeka King
Mkabayi

Khabonina Qubeka
Ntombazi

S'Thandiwe Kgoroge
Mthaniya

Thembinkosi Mthembu
Dingiswayo

Hope Mbhele
Baleka

Abdul Khoza
Cija

Teboho Mahlatsi
Creator / Writer

Angus Gibson
Creator

Angus Gibson
Director

Desireé Markgraaff
Writer
Media.




Details.
This TV Show Is About.
Wiki.
Shaka Ilembe is a South African series produced by Bomb! A production for M-Net's channel Mzansi Magic., a Multichoice company. The series, South Africa's most expensive show to date, retells the story of King Shaka of the Zulu Kingdom and his quest to fight for his throne. It stars Nomzamo Mbatha as Queen Nandi KaBhebhe and Senzo Radebe, as King Senzangakhona kaJama.
The series premiered on 18, June 2023, recording 3.6 million viewers in its first week, the best ratings ever for a Multichoice-produced drama series.
In September 2024, Shaka Ilembe became the most nominated drama series in SAFTA history, with 17 nominations. At the 18th SAFTA ceremony held in October 2024, the series won 12 awards, including Best TV drama, the most of any nominee, and garnering Multichoice a total of 46 awards.
Season 2 of the series will premiere on June 15th, 2025 and picks up with Shaka and Nandi arriving at KwaNobamba, where he begins his reign as the new Zulu king.
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