Without her, there would be no Shaka.” This maternal, yet commanding, role shaped the garment’s design. Structured shoulders inspired by Zulu shields evoke protection and leadership.

Cast of season 2 of 'Shaka iLembe' say audiences in for more drama and intrigue The return of the story of King Shaka Zulu returned to the small screens on Sunday.

1. Season 2 raises the stakes—both politically and personally If Season 1 introduced us to Shaka the boy and Shaka the outcast, Season 2 delivers Shaka the strategist, the kingmaker, the force of ...

Hlonipha language In Zulu culture, hlonipha refers to a system of respectful behaviour. Respect was of great importance during the reign of Shaka and still holds value today.

Shaka has been the subject of numerous novels, poems, films and TV series. Many have offered distorted versions of Zulu culture. But the award-winning 2023 drama series Shaka iLembe seemed different.

Analysis - Shaka Zulu is one of the most storied figures in South African history. Believed to have been born around 1787, the man also known as uShaka kaSenzangakhona is regarded as the founder ...

6. He chose nation-building Rejecting tradition, Shaka never married or had children. He considered the Zulu nation his legacy, dedicating his life fully to its expansion and defence. 7.

Shaka Zulu Whether the 19th-century Zulu ruler Shaka was a great leader or a madman—or both—is a matter of dispute. The standard telling of Shaka’s life begins with his illegitimate birth.

Zulu then looked for a job and joined a gym where he was introduced to kickboxing and Muay Thai, a martial art developed in Thailand. “Again, I fell in love and found myself in mixed martial ...

Left, top: James Saunders King’s sketch of King Shaka from the 1820s. Left, bottom: Okhova, aka banana ka Shaka Zulu heritage bananas. (Photo: Anna Trapido) ...