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Entertainment

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Shaka ILembe Nomzamo Mbatha
Entertainment

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Entertainment

‘I invited Nomzamo and crew’: ‘Shaka ILembe’ producers vindicated

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Entertainment

Fight erupts after ‘Shaka iLembe’ crew visits Queen Nandi’s grave

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Entertainment

Three KZN families threaten to interdict release of ‘Shaka iLembe’

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Screening of the ‘Shaka iLembe’ series may be blocked, as the families who claim to be involved are accusing producers of empty promises.

'Shaka Ilembe'
Entertainment

‘Why the explicit scenes?’: Tweeps drag ‘Shaka Ilembe’ trailer

By Rae Seleme25-09-2022 16:21

Tweeps reveal some ‘Shaka Ilembe’ scenes are too explicit for children after Mzansi Magic and actress Nomzamo Mbatha shared the trailer.

Shaka
Lifestyle

‘The disrespect!’: Tweeps livid after British actor cast as Shaka Zulu

By Megan van den Heever26-08-2022 15:18

‘In that case, they should’ve just made Carl Niehaus play Shaka’: One tweep posted of the series starring a British actor as the Zulu king.

'Gomora'
Gomora

‘Muvhango’ star Senzo Radebe joins ‘Gomora’ as Zibuko

By Rae Seleme24-08-2022 13:42

Former ‘Muvhango’ actor Senzo Radebe, who debuted in ‘Gomora’ on Tuesday, 23 August as Zibuko is also filming ‘Shaka Ilembe’.

'Shaka Ilembe'
Entertainment

Dawn Thandeka King lands role of Mkabayi in ‘Shaka Ilembe’

By Rae Seleme22-08-2022 17:46

Actress Dawn Thandeka King, who plays the role of Thandiwe in ‘DiepCity’ has landed the role of Mkabayi kaJama in ‘Shaka Ilembe’.

'Shaka Ilembe'
Entertainment

Actress Nomzamo Mbatha researched Nandi while filming ‘Isibaya’

By Rae Seleme12-08-2022 11:36

‘Shaka Ilembe’ producer and actress Nomzamo Mbatha says she’s always wanted to play Queen Nandi even before ‘Isibaya’.

Zulu king Misizulu Zulu has given his blessing to the production of series Shaka Ilembe
Celeb News

Nomzamo Mbatha’s ‘Shaka Ilembe’ series gets Zulu King’s blessing

By Megan van den Heever15-06-2022 13:54

The historic series Shaka Ilembe has been given the royal seal of approval by King Misizulu Zulu amid its film production…

Shaka Ilembe
Celeb News

‘Shaka Ilembe’: Meet the cast of the upcoming drama series

By Nokwanda Ncwane27-05-2022 14:47

‘Shaka Ilembe’ is currently being filmed and is set to air in 2023. Meet the star-studded cast behind this historic drama series.

Ntando Duma
Celeb News

‘She can’t act or speak Zulu’: Tweeps on Ntando’s ‘Shaka Ilembe’ role

By Rae Seleme27-05-2022 13:33

Tweeps are criticising Ntando Duma’s acting skills after she landed the role of Bhibhi KaSompisi Ntuli, in ‘Shaka Ilembe’.

Shaka Ilembe Nomzamo Mbatha
Entertainment

Nomzamo Mbatha to executive produce and lead ‘Shaka Ilembe’

By Nokwanda Ncwane26-05-2022 10:14

Nomzamo Mbatha is set to executive produce and star in the star-studded local drama series ‘Shaka Ilembe, which will air in 2023.

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