8.8/1090 votes#1 - 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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8.6/1034 votes#2 - Episode 2
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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8.5/1027 votes#3 - Episode 3
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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9.2/1031 votes#4 - Episode 4
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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8.7/1028 votes#5 - Episode 5
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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9.3/1034 votes#6 - Episode 6
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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8.6/1025 votes#7 - Episode 7
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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8.8/1029 votes#8 - Episode 8
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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9.6/1043 votes#9 - Episode 9
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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9.0/1029 votes#10 - Episode 10
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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8.9/1032 votes#11 - Episode 11
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 8/27/2023
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- 9.3/1018 votes
#12 - Episode 12
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/3/2023
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Genre:Drama
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Flower of eLangeni" is the best rated episode of "Shaka iLembe" season 1. It scored 8.8/10 based on 90 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/18/2023. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".