Shaka Ilembe is a local drama series that takes viewers down history lane. The show set to air in 2023 casts prominent actors and actresses.
It tells the story of the infamous Zulu king, Sgidi kaSenzangakhona. He is commonly known as King Shaka.
Story
Shaka Ilembe is the story of the making of the iconic African king, African king Sgidi kaSenzangakhona, from his childhood through to adulthood.
The drama, set in 1700, has undergone a six-year production. The producers consulted historians, academics, and family descendants.
They consulted notable personalities like the late King Goodwill Zwelithini and Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi.
Crew
Executive producer
- Nomzamo Mbatha
Directors Assistant
- Katlego Makhudu
Third assistant director
- T.C. Setlogelo
Second assistant director
- Candice Smith
Fight choreographer
- Kabelo Bouga Chalatsane
Fight coordinator
- Kabelo Bouga Chalatsane
Stunt coordinator
- Kabelo Bouga Chalatsane
Assistant stunt coordinator
- Tuks Tad Lungu
Full Cast
| Ntando Duma as Bhibhi kaSompisi Ntuli |
| Wiseman Mncube as King Zwide |
| Thembinkosi Mthembu as King Dingiswayo |
| Ntando Zondi as Shaka (young king) |
| Lemogang Tsipa as Shaka |
| Nomzamo Mbatha as Queen Nandi |
Actors and Their Age
Nomzamo Mbatha as Queen Nandi
Nomzamo Mbatha is a 32-year-old actress and TV personality. She is best known for playing Thandeka in Isibaya. She is also a business personality, accountant, and human rights activist. She played the starring role in Coming 2 America.
Lemogang Tsipa as Shaka
Tsipa is a 31-year-old actor and comedian. He made his film debut in the 2013 production Felix.
His local television debut was in 2012 in Forced love. Ever since, he has appeared in many more like Isithembiso, eKasi, and The Road.
Thembinkosi Mthembu as King Dingiswayo
Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu is a 28-year-old actor best known for his roles in many productions. He appeared in The River, The Gamechangers, and Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu.
Wiseman Mncube as King Zwide
Wiseman is a 32-year-old actor, playwright, singer, and director. He plays Sbonelo on Uzalo and has appeared in other TV serials like Gold Diggers and eHostela.
Ntando Duma as Bhibhi kaSompisi Ntuli
Duma is a 27-year-old actress and television personality. She presented the e.tv’s youth programming block Craz-E. The actress is also known for playing Zinzi Dandala on e.tv’s soap opera Rhythm City.
Release Date
Striking a balance between historical authenticity is very important to the plot. Shaka Ilembe is scheduled for release in 2023.