It seems as if the second season of the South African series Shaka iLembe is going to be delayed after two deaths occurred during the shoot. Shaka iLembe is a South African television series that premiered in 2023 and tells the story of King Shaka of the Zulu Kingdom. The series stars Nomzamo Mbatha as […]
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According to reports, KwaZulu-Natal family members of the tribal leaders portrayed in the hit show Shaka iLembe are not too pleased with how their ancestors are being represented. Families have even approached lawyers to stop season two from being aired. Isolezwe shared what Godongwana Mthethwa from the royal house of Dingiswayo had this to say […]
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Shaka iLembe has reportedly been renewed for a second season. The first season of the television drama series concluded on Sunday with the cast and crew members expressing gratitude for the support over the past few weeks. The 12-part first season of the Mzansi Magic show featured a star-studded cast with the likes of Nomzamo […]
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South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha penned a note to the women on Shaka iLembe TV drama. The Coming 2 America actress who plays Nandi in the series took it upon herself to celebrate women as Women’s Month ends. Taking to her Instagram, the prouder left a heartwarming letter to the women on Shaka iLembe, saying: […]
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Actor Senzo Radebe and the much-loved show Shaka iLembe have been nominated for the Septimius Awards which will be held in The Netherlands on 25 and 26 September. According to their website, the Septimius Awards “is a prestigious award ceremony, with a strong emphasis on discovering and encouraging new independent talent, supporting visionary films and […]
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Lemohang Tsipa might not have received as much hype as he did yesterday on social media when he was introduced as the main character Shaka on the Mzansi Magic’s Shaka iLembe. Yesterday, things took a good turn as the talented actor left series viewers raving on X (formerly Twitter) about how he was able to […]
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Twitter users were left stunned and convinced that Shaka iLembe was one of the hottest programs to air on TV after the debut of veteran actor Vusi Kunene as the King of the Tsonga. The cast of the drama series boasts award winning veteran actors such as Vusi Kunene, Dawn Thandeka King, Sthandiwe Kgoroge, Nomzamo […]
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Actress and Shaka iLembe executive producer Nomzamo Mbatha shared with fans that the cow dung used in one of the scenes was in fact real. Nomzamo plays Queen Nandi, the mother of Shaka Zulu in the hit series Shaka iLembe. Since its debut, the series, as well as the actors, received much praise for its […]
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Actress and TV personality Ntando Duma expressed her gratitude on social media after her debut role in the hit series Shaka iLembe. Introducing her villainess character in one of her social media posts, Ntando wrote, “MEET Bhibhi Ka Sompisi. Let’s meet tomorrow on #ShakaILembe at 20h00 on Mzansi Magic ??.” View this post on Instagram […]
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The latest episode of Shaka iLembe introduced a different tone compared to the end of episode five which saw the traditional newlywed love between King Senzangakhona kaJama (Senzo Radebe) and Queen Nandi kaMbengi (Nomzamo Mbatha), while this week’s episode six showcased a lot of emotional weight between the couple marking a nerve-wracking tale. Episode six marks […]
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If you have not yet heard about the new show Shaka iLembe, where have you been?! The new show became a rating sensation when it received more than 3.6 million viewers across DStv in South Africa – the best-ever performance for a MultiChoice drama series in its history. The show also reached number 1 on […]
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Actress and executive producer Nomzamo Mbatha thanked viewers for the love Shaka iLembe received for its very first episode, a show that was six years in the making. Shaka iLembe, which premiered on 18 June 2023, explores the story of King Shaka from childhood to adulthood. Nomzamo plays the role of Queen Nandi, the mother […]
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