The story has been lovingly brought to life over a number of years and it is no surprise that it has left its mark long before it aired on Mzansi Magic. 😁

The A to Z of Shaka iLembe

So far, it has achieved the following:

• Over 9 000 jobs were created of which 50% were female and 45% youth, 👊
• Industries that were greatly involved in the making of Shaka iLembe: hospitality, tourism, catering, construction, 🥘
• The show is almost entirely in traditional isiZulu, and; 🇿🇦
• It has been six years of narrative research. 🤓

Watch this interview on investigative journalism show, Carte Blanche, with cast and crew about telling this important story.

The cast shine during the Shaka iLembe premiere

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