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On Mzansi Magic on Sundays at 20:00, this is the story of the making of a great African king. The two key actors playing Shaka are the incredibly talented Lemogang Tsipa (adult king) and newcomer Ntando Zondi (young Shaka). Nomzamo Mbatha plays Queen Nandi the revered mother of Shaka, with Thembinkosi Mthembu starring as King Dingiswayo and Wiseman Mncube in the role of King Zwide.

Hlwitha Okungokwakho (Seize Your Destiny)

S1 | E12
08 September 21:30
'S1/E12 - Hlwitha Okungokwakho (Seize Your Destiny)'. Ngomane begins to observe Shaka's darker side. Amid power struggle...

Telling our stories – Shaka iLembe

Video
13 August

“We want heroes to be African things.” The cast and crew of Shaka iLembe weigh in on the importance of telling this majestic story. The show airs on Sundays at 20:00 on Mzansi Magic channel 161.

Larger than life

You may know him as King Shaka. He, whose reign was foretold. He, whose life was prophesied. But, in the language of his people, across the Kingdom he once ruled, here he is and will always be ... Shaka iLembe.
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Senzangakhona

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IOL

Shaka iLembe is solid, imaginative storytelling with a commendable cast.

Shaka iLembe episode 12

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The making of epic television

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12 episodes

50 minutes each

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Ultra HD

Shot in 4K

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400 to 500

People on set per day

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500km

Rope made from grass

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6 years

In the making

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Shaka iLembe episode 12

What did you think of Shaka iLembe?

Loved it!11%
I want more.68%
I'm still catching up. 7%
I'm about to binge the whole series. 6%
I'm gonna start rewatching right now.7%

The Shaka iLembe universe

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Sowetan Live

"A lot of his [Shaka's] legacy speaks for itself to how great he was,” says Lemogang Tsipa, adult Shaka.