King Shaka series on Showtime an epic drama centered around one man’s personal journey from stigmatized childhood to legendary king.
What is the Series About?
Rooted in actual events, the series tells the story of the Zulu Empire founder Shaka and his unlikely rise to power.
We follow Shaka as he unites multiple tribes across vast stretches of southern Africa in the early 19th century to transform his power into legend, on par with history’s most seminal figures.
The outcast son of a Zulu Chief, Shaka is a visionary who is prophesized to become a king like none before him.
In ferocious battles that test the body and soul, in alliances that test the bonds of love and friendship, a complex sociological system plays out.
The tussle renders the human cost front and center, for the victors as well as the vanquished, all in an effort to carve out a semblance of identity, fulfillment and ultimately, survival.
What is the Release Date of the Series?
King Shaka will premieres on Showtime sometime in 2023.
What is the Cast of King Shaka?
Charles Babalola plays King Shaka with Aïssa Maïga as Nandi and Thando DIomo as Pampatha. Thapelo Mokoena, Warren Masemola also star.
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