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King Shaka
| King Shaka | |
| Premiere | |
| Creator | Olu Odebunmi & Tolu Awosika |
| Network/Provider | Showtime |
| Style | 60-minute historical drama |
| Company | Propagate, Fuqua Films, CBS Studios |
| Filming Location | KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Origin | USA |
Rooted in actual events, King Shaka (formerly known as Shaka: King of the Zulu Nation) tells the story of the Zulu Empire founder Shaka and his unlikely rise to power, uniting 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 that 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.
The project was originally ordered by Showtime in 2021, but two years later, axed the project as part of the network's restructuring. Producer CBS Studios plans to shop the series elsewhere.
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Cast
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Main Cast | |
| Charles Babalola | Shaka |
| Aïssa Maïga | Nandi |
| Thando Dlomo | Pampatha |
| Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje | Zwide |
| Mustafa Shakir | Dingiswayo |
| Charmaine Bingwa | Isisa |
| Nkeki Obi-Melekwe | Locust Queen |
| Supporting/Recurring Cast | |
| Thapelo Mokoena | Gendeyana |
| Warren Masemola | Magazwa |
| Terry Pheto | Juma |
| Lerato Mvelase | Mkabayi |
| Tony Kgoroge | Chief Senzangakhona |
| Sindi Dlathu | Inyoni |
| Bahle Hadebe | Young Shaka |
Seasons
In-Depth
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DVD Releases
There are no DVD releases for this show.
