The series, South Africa's most expensive show to date,[4] retells the story of King Shaka of the Zulu Kingdom and his quest to fight for his throne.
Thembinkosi Mthembu, Ntando Duma and Mduduzi Mabaso are expected to reprise their roles as King Dingiswayo, Queen Bhibhi and Gendeyana respectively.
Production took six years to complete,[4][13] with the consultation of historians, academics and family descendants, including the late King Goodwill Zwelithini and Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi.
[21] Filmmakers had to stick to a rigid building schedule to abide by the prescribed on-site protocols in keeping with the strict rules of the nature reserve.
[24] Episodes of the series were immediately aired after their Mzansi Magic debut across the African continent through M-Net's other local interest channels.