The most anticipated series that was hinted by Multichoice on their showcase last year us set to take center stage very soon. It has been in production for quite some time and was derailed due to covid restrictions. Bomb Production which is behind trail blazing shows like Isithembiso and Isibaya revealed that they’ve dedicate a hefty budget for this project. Join us as we unpack more of the story below.
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CASTING NEWS:
Sthandiwe Kgoroge to play a Queen
Kgoroge is playing the formidable Queen Mthaniya in the new series Shaka ILembe.
Nomzamo Mbatha plays Queen Nandi, Shaka Zulu’s mother.
Production on project still underway. #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/YaFBAFl3YS
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) May 22, 2022
Entertainment Commentator Phil Mphela has revealed that Nomzamo Mbatha and Sthandiwe Kgoroge are set to join the cast of Ishaka ILembe. Kgoroge will play the role of Queen Mthaniya whilst Nomzamo plays Queen Nandi. The producer for the series Teboho Mahlatsi has clarified that the series is not a reincarnation of the 1980s Shaka Zulu. It’s a project that aims to showcase the lives of the Zulu nation leading up to the rise of Shaka.
What to expect from the series
As aforementioned it has been in production for a long time, this means the cast, storyline and scenes are going to be very interesting. It’s not a documentary, you are going to be very entertained, educated with great conspiracies and drama. Senzo Radebe will play the role of the chief – Senzakhona. It will aire on any of the Mnet channels or Mzansi Magic (hasn’t been confirmed as of yet).
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