Shaka Ilembe, To Bend Iron, You Must Heat It First

Shaka returns to KwaNobamba to claim his kingship. Nandi and Mkabayi remain alert to the snake pit he has entered. Meanwhile, the Ndwandwe prepare a traitor to betray Dingiswayo.

Phungashe declares war. Can Shaka unite an untrained, divided Zulu army to save his people? With Nandi and Mkabayi's cunning support, the fate of the Zulu hangs in the balance.

Visually stunning and authentic, Shaka iLembe tells the epic tale of a king. Princess Nandi's romance with Prince Senzangakhona ends in conflict with Zwide.

Dingiswayo declares war on the Ndwandwe and appoints Ngomane to help Shaka build his army. Nongila and Ngwadi journey to KwaXhosa. Ntombazana arrives at Oyengweni on a deadly mission.

Shaka and Dingiswayo unite against Matiwane, but tension simmers over Nomo. At KwaBulawayo, Shaka and Liyana share a tender moment, and Ntombazana lures Dingiswayo in.

Dingiswayo is devastated to discover his double betrayal and marches to war, blind to the trap Ntombazi has set. Ngwadi and Nongila reach KwaXhosa but are caught in a British assault.