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All Episodes of Shaka iLembe

Set in the 1700s, Shaka iLembe tells the story of the making of the iconic African king, with iterations from his early childhood through to...
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Season 1

  • The Flower of eLangeni
    8.8/1092 votes

    The Flower of eLangeni

    Season 1 Episode 1 - 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.

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  • An Eye For An Eye
    8.5/1036 votes

    An Eye For An Eye

    Season 1 Episode 2 - 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.

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  • King Jobe's Wrath
    8.6/1028 votes

    King Jobe's Wrath

    Season 1 Episode 3 - 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.

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  • Welcome Mlilwane
    9.2/1032 votes

    Welcome Mlilwane

    Season 1 Episode 4 - 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.

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  • A Zulu Wedding
    8.8/1029 votes

    A Zulu Wedding

    Season 1 Episode 5 - 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.

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  • Things Fall Apart...
    9.2/1035 votes

    Things Fall Apart...

    Season 1 Episode 6 - 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.

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  • A Mother's Love
    8.5/1026 votes

    A Mother's Love

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/30/2023

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

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  • Shaka Ilembe, Senzangakhona Ka Jama Is My Father
    8.9/1030 votes

    Shaka Ilembe, Senzangakhona Ka Jama Is My Father

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/6/2023

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

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  • A Hero Falls
    9.6/1044 votes

    A Hero Falls

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/13/2023

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

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  • Ilembe
    9.0/1030 votes

    Ilembe

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/20/2023

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

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  • Reap What You Sow
    8.9/1033 votes

    Reap What You Sow

    Season 1 Episode 11 - 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.

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  • Seize Your Destiny
    9.4/1019 votes

    Seize Your Destiny

    Season 1 Episode 12 - 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.

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