In today’s announcement, MultiChoice has confirmed that the historical drama series Shaka iLembe has officially been renewed for season 2.
The last episode of Season 1, Episode 12, aired on Sunday, 03 September 2023.
Season 2 holds the promise of revealing a fresh chapter in the ‘Shaka iLembe’ saga, featuring new stars, characters, and plotlines, all delivered with the same level of excellence as seen in Season 1.
Additionally, Season 2 will follow Shaka’s rise to power, while he fulfills his long-anticipated destiny.
In regard to the series renewal decision, MultiChoice CEO of General Entertainment, Nomsa Philiso, expressed her gratitude for the strong support ‘Shaka iLembe’ has received.
“MultiChoice is really committed to telling the Shaka iLembe story, and this season 2 announcement confirms our intentions to honour the iconic figure of King Shaka with a continuation of his story on air.
“The fact that viewers across South Africa, and indeed the continent, have been so passionately supportive of the show, tuning in to watch weekly, sharing their commentary online and really engaging with this layered story of the Nguni Kingdoms, has been fantastic. We are now looking forward to bringing season 2 to life.”
If you haven’t checked out the series yet, all 12 episodes of Season 1 are available for streaming on DStv Premium and Compact Plus. Compact subscribers can access the Catch-Up service on their decoder or online through DStv Stream.
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