He was an illegitimate prince who reclaimed his birthright with brilliance and brutality. He created a vast new nation from warring tribes and forged an army that defied the most powerful empire on earth. He was Shaka Zulu.

Brought to life in an epic, 10-part production, this story of the legendary African king became one of the most compelling and controversial miniseries in television history. From his boyhood in exile to the bloody struggles that solidified his rule and his proud defiance of British colonists, SHAKA ZULU is the unforgettable tale of a man who stood at the heart of a battle between two worlds.

Filmed entirely on location in South Africa, powerful performances by Henry Cele as Shaka and Dudu Mikhize as his iron-willed mother give this sprawling epic the drive and emotional scope of a Shakespearean drama. Full of richly conceived characters and compelling political manoeuvering, this 8-hour series brings faraway history to living, breathing life.