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.
The tv series has been renewed for second season and is currently in the works with Nomzamo Mbatha returning as lead actress and producer of the series. Lebogang Tsipa will reprise his role as the title character "Shaka". SAFTA Award winning Actress Dawn Thandeka King also reprising her role as "Mkabayi" . Seasoned Actors like Thembinkosi Mthembu, Ntando Duma & Mduduzi Mabaso are expected to reprise their roles as King Dingiswayo,Queen Bhibhi & Gendeyana respectively. New additional Cast is yet to be confirmed with the series expected to premier in 2025 .
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
- 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