Season 1
12 episodes · Jun 18, 2023
Explores the story of the making of the iconic African king, from his childhood through to adulthood, during the 1700s.
Season Videos
0/12 watched
Swipe a row to mark watched · long-press to mark up to there
S1E1The Flower of eLangeni
Jun 18, 202363mPrincess 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.
S1E2An Eye For An Eye
Jun 25, 202350mA 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.
S1E3King Jobe's Wrath
Jul 2, 202348mAs 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.
S1E4Welcome Mlilwane
Jul 9, 202348mPrince 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.
S1E5A Zulu Wedding
Jul 16, 202349mKing Senzangakhona proposes to Nandi, who becomes his third wife, while a crisis unfolds in kwaNdwandwe as Zwide and Goloza confront each other.
S1E6Things Fall Apart...
Jul 23, 202355mShaka 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.
S1E7A Mother's Love
Jul 30, 202349mDingiswayo and Ngomane face the grim reality of being sold as slaves. Nandi and her children return to eLangeni.
S1E8Shaka Ilembe, Senzangakhona Ka Jama Is My Father
Aug 6, 202348mShaka is determined to return to his father but he faces disappointment when he meets with King Senzangakhona.
S1E9A Hero Falls
Aug 13, 202348mShaka embraces Gendeyana's offer and joins the camp. Dingiswayo's attempt to avoid bloodshed is met with betrayal.
S1E10Ilembe
Aug 20, 202348mNandi and her children leave Quabae and move to kwaMthethwa. Shaka strives to prove himself by facing a terrifying opponent.
S1E11Reap What You Sow
Aug 27, 202348mShaka 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.
S1E12Seize Your Destiny
Sep 3, 202350mNgomane 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.