Multichoice confirms Shaka iLembe renewed for season 2

Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Multichoice confirms Shaka iLembe renewed for season 2.

“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,” MultiChoice CEO for general entertainment Nomsa Philiso said in a statement shared with TshisaLIVE.

The first episode of the historical series, set in the late 1700s and 1800s, drew more than 3.6-million DStv viewers in South Africa, and also reached No 1 on the DStv app in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and other African countries.

Shaka iLembe renewed for another season

Multichoice has commissioned a second season of the popular series #ShakaiLembeMzansi. 

Season 2 will pick up the story as Shaka begins his long prophesized reign, writing himself into history. 

It’s official, following the voltaic finale last night, Shaka iLembe with Nomzamo Mbatha, Lemogang Tsipa and Thembinkosi Mthembu in the lead has been renewed for a second season.

The 12-part first season of the Mzansi Magic show also featured a star-studded ensemble of Senzo Radebe, Mondli Makhoba, Khabonina Qubeka, Wiseman Mncube, Hope Mbhele, Wanda Zuma, Abdul Khoza and Dawn Thandeka King.

The show kept viewers on the edge of their seats with breakout star Ntando Zondi as young Shaka and featured guest appearances by Sjava, Vusi Kunene and Mduduzi Mabaso.

Season 2 will unveil a new chapter, with new stars, characters and plot lines delivered with the same polish as season 1, said MultiChoice, with the cast led by Nomzamo Mbatha, and the vast crew of the show having already laid a foundation on which the epic story can be expanded.