Season 1

12 EPISODES • 2023

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

Jun 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

Jun 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

Jul 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

Jul 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

Jul 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...

Jul 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

Jul 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

Aug 6, 2023

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

9: A Hero Falls

Aug 13, 2023

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

10: Ilembe

Aug 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

Aug 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

Sep 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.

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