Shaka Ilembe
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Shaka Ilembe | |
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Genre | Drama |
Created by |
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Based on | King Shaka |
Written by |
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Directed by | Angus Gibson, Zeno Petersen, Adze Ugah |
Creative director | Angus Gibson |
Starring |
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Country of origin | South Africa |
Original language | Zulu |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 12 |
Production | |
Executive producer | Desiree Markgraaff/Nomzamo Mbatha/Angus Gibson |
Producer | Desiree Markgraaff/Maqubool Mahomed |
Cinematography | Zeno Petersen |
Editor | LJ Rice |
Camera setup | Multi-cameras |
Running time | 55-58minutes |
Production company | The Bomb Shelter |
Original release | |
Network | Mzansi Magic |
Release | 18 June 2023 |
Shaka ILembe is a South African series produced by Bomb! Production for M-Net's channel Mzansi Magic.[3] The series retells the story of King Shaka of the Zulu Kingdom and his quest to fight for his throne. It stars Nomzamo Mbatha[4] as Queen Nandi KaBhebhe and Senzo Radebe,[5]as King Senzangakhona kaJama.
Cast[edit]
Actor | Role | Notes |
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Nomzamo Mbatha | Nandi | Main |
Senzo Radebe | Senzangakhona kaJama | Main |
Thembinkosi Mthembu | Dingiswayo | Main |
Dawn Thandeka King | Mkabayi kaJama | Main |
Lemohang Tsipa | Shaka Kasenzangakhona | Main |
Ntando Zondi | Young Shaka | Main |
Sthandiwe Kgoroge | Queen Mthaniya KaSibiya | Main |
Ernest Ndlovu | King Jama kaNdaba | Main |
Wiseman Mncube | Zwide kaLanga | Main |
Khabonina Qubeka | Queen Ntombazi | Starring Guest |
Hope Mbele | Baleka | Supporting Cast |
Mondli Makhoba | Ngomane | Supporting Cast |
Abdul Khoza | Cija | Supporting Cast |
Wanda BLAQ Zuma | Mawewe | Main |
Hamilton Dhlamini | King Jobe ka Nyambose | Main |
Zonke Mnchunu | Queen Zenzile KaMthethwa | Supporting Cast |
Jabulani Hadebe | Bhungane KaNtsele | Supporting Cast |
Sivenathi Bukani | Mkabi Ka Nzunza | Supporting Cast |
Ntando Duma-Mthombeni | Bhibhi | Supporting Cast |
Ziya Xulu | Pikile | Supporting Cast |
References[edit]
- ^ "Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu". 2020-11-20.
- ^ "Uzalo Actress Dawn Thandeka King Background". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2020-01-31.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Mzansi Magic | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za.
- ^ CUT FM Radio (10 November 2018). "Nomzamo Mbatha Biography". Bloemfontein: 105.8 CUT FM Radio Station. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
- ^ TVSA (9 November 2020). "Senzo Radebe".
External links[edit]
- Shaka Ilembe at IMDb
- Shaka Ilembe at TVSA
Categories:
- 2020s South African television series
- Cultural depictions of Shaka
- M-Net original programming
- South African drama television series
- Television shows set in South Africa
- Television series set in the 19th century
- South African historical television series
- Zulu-language television shows
- 2023 South African television series debuts