Shaka Ilembe

*Shaka Ilembe*
Shaka Ilembe
Genre	Drama
Created by	Angus Gibson; Desiree Markgraaff; Teboho Mahlatsi; Catherine Stewart; Nhlanhla Mtaka;
Based on	King Shaka
Written by	Daneil Zimbler; Andy Petersen; Jacob Ntshangase; Desiree Markgraaff; Mpumelelo Paul Grootboom; Steven Pillemar; Angus Gibson; ;
Directed by	Angus Gibson, Zeno Petersen, Adze Ugah
Creative director	Angus Gibson
Starring	Nomzamo Mbatha; Senzo Radebe; Thembinkosi Mthembu; Dawn Thandeka King; Ntando Zondi; Lemogang tsipa; Ayanda Borotho; Vusi Kunene; Mondli Makhoba; Ntando Mncube; Wiseman Mncube; Ntando Duma; Khabonina Qubeka; Hope Mbele; Abdul Khoza; Mduduzi Mabaso; Sphamandla Dhludlu; Sjava; Ziya Xulu; Mimi Mahlasela; Baby Maloka; Deli Malinga; Nompilo Maphumulo; Wanda Zuma; Tshepo Zulu; Thandie Msomi-Kgoroge; Siyabonga Shibe; Siboniso Ngubane; Kenneth Stab; Khayelethu Xaba; Fanele Zulu; Sivenathi Bukani; Linda Nxumalo; Velile Makhoba;
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]

^ "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".