Shaka Ilembe

Princess Nandi of the Langeni captures the heart of Prince Senzangakhona of the Zulu, but their romance is cut short by a clash with Prince Zwide of the Ndwandwe.

A Sangoma investigates Queen Ntombazi for King Langa's murder. The Zulu, fearing for their survival against the Ndwandwe, receive a prophecy of a future great king.

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.

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.

King Senzangakhona proposes to Nandi, who becomes his third wife, while a crisis unfolds in kwaNdwandwe as Zwide and Goloza confront each other.

Shaka and Nandi's life changes when Bhibhi arrives, poisoning Senzangakhona against them. Godongwana finds refuge with the Hlubi, changing his name to Dingiswayo.

Dingiswayo and Ngomane face the grim prospect of being sold as slaves. Nandi and her children return to eLangeni, where they face humiliation at the hands of her brother Mgabhi.

Shaka engages in troublesome behavior and is determined to return to his father. But he faces disappointment when he meets with King Senzangakhona.

Shaka embraces Gendenyane's offer and joins the camp, showing determination and grit. Dingiswayo's attempt to avoid bloodshed is met with betrayal, leading to a battle where he sees Shaka.

Nandi and her children leave the Qwabe and move to kwaMthethwa. Shaka strives to prove himself by facing a terrifying opponent, which leads to unexpected recognition.

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.

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.