From ancient roots to modern-day screens, the humble thong is taking centre stage in South Africa’s most visually arresting ...

Masondo won Best Costume Design for the stellar costumes she designed for “Shaka Ilembe”. If you have watched the series, you would know that characters had to wear Zulu traditional attire in ...

Set in the 1700s, Shaka iLembe tells the story of the making of the iconic Zulu king, from his early childhood through to adulthood. It stars some of South Africa's best performers including the likes ...

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 kaSenzan. Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT.

The acclaimed costume designer has immersed herself in the art of storytelling through design, highlighting Africa's beauty in Shaka iLembe and Beyoncé's Black is King. Sheli previously broke down to ...

Shaka Zulu was the King of the Zulu Nation between 1816 to 1828. Babalola will play Shaka as he unites tribes across the land while facing fierce battles, testing alliances and trying to survive.

In 1823, warriors from the Zulu Empire, headed by Shaka, a brilliant but ruthless military strategist, begin to encroach on the outskirts of the British colony of Cape Town, in South Africa. In ...

Although Shaka iLembe is designed for entertainment, the producers have always emphasised that it’s a true reflection of the era and of Zulu culture, even though some scenes are fictional.