Nomzamo Mbatha and Shaka Ilembe has made waves on social media. Image via Twitter @Jamani_Khanyi
‘Shaka Ilembe’ official trailer has been released [watch]
The new South African historical drama ‘Shaka Ilembe’ is set to premiere on 18 June 2023 on Mzansi Magic, channel 161.
Nomzamo Mbatha and Shaka Ilembe has made waves on social media. Image via Twitter @Jamani_Khanyi
A new series will air on Mzansi Magic channel 161, Shaka Ilembe will premiere on 18 June at 20:00 PM; it’s said to follow the journey of an African King’s “historic rise to one of the greatest monarchs of the Zulu kingdom.”
MORE ABOUT THE ‘SHAKA ILEMBE’ SERIES
According to DStv, the series is set in the 1700s. The show itself was said to have been six years in the making.
Academics and historians such as family descendants of King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini, including Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, as well as the late King Goodwill Zwelithini were said to have been consulted.
A brand-new trailer for the upcoming historical drama was released by DStv on Sunday, 23 April online.
It gives a glimpse into the drama which is also about love, passion, family, battle, and other things.
WATCH THE ‘SHAKA ILEMBE’ TRAILER BELOW…
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MEET THE SHOW’S CAST
According to Kaya FM, viewers can expect to see the works of Nomzamo Mbatha who was said to be the show’s executive producer, along with Oscar-nominated director Angus Gibson, Nhlanhla Mtaka, and Desireé Markgraaff, Professor Hlonipha Mokoena, and more.
Since netizens viewed the trailer, they have shared that they could not wait to watch Shaka Ilembe.
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TAKE A LOOK AT SOME REACTIONS FROM NETIZENS BELOW…
“The wait from now till June is going to be so hard. I’m going to need this to go live sooner 🥺🥺🥺,” @MuloiwaThendo said.
“Nomzamo Mbatha!!! Words cannot describe how proud I am of you. I will have to get DSTV because of you. Congratulation my girl!! 🎉👏This is it!” @Juanita _Khumalo wrote.
“I wonder how they’ll show this story in a new light, it looks good and interesting. The number of hot scenes though, wow.” @TshegofatsoMp wrote.
“I’m going to watch the hell out of this. With a cast like this? I know they will BRING IT 🔥,” @iara_katjivive reacted.
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