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Tell the King what you saw.

I saw the Queen Mother pull something out of her mouth.

(Zwide grunting)

(Zwide) You're saying my mother's a witch?

(Goloza) The drought is not over.

(Mbhoni) In order for the drought to be lifted,

you must make an offering.

(Ntombazi) Although it will be challenging, but it will rain.

(Goloza) Forgive me!

(gasping)

(Nandi) Great Zulu cub.

Nations will bow to you.

(Mthaniya) Our ancestors are happy to receive their grandson.

Today I introduce you to your ancestors.

Shaka, son of Senzangakhona.

(crowd) Zulu!

(Senzangakhona) You are now the Queen just like I promised.

Can we be as we were?

-I'm your brother. -(blow landing)

(Thiyabezile) This creature is the reason for the drought.

It must burn.

(Ntombazi) I will lift the curse myself.

As I stand here, I swear with everything in me

that the promise of rain will be fulfilled.

(thunder rumbling)

The three of us can build an empire beyond our dreams.

(Mkabayi) Once again fortune had smiled on Prince Godongwana.

The Hlubi hunters who had rescued him

took care of him as their own.

(coughing)

Baleka.

(Mkabayi) At the Zulu, life was good for Nandi.

She and Mkabi doted on Shaka, the first Zulu Prince.

Nandi was still the favourite.

(dramatic music)

(mysterious music)

(lion roaring in distance)

(Mkabayi) After some time Godongwana recovered,

he parted ways with the Hlubi hunters.

(dramatic music)

The Hlubi hunters had advised Godongwana

to take refuge with King Bhungane,

the famous inyanga.

They also warned him of a probable request.

(Bhungane) Come forward and introduce yourself.

Bhungane, son of Nsele.

I'm honoured to be in your presence.

I'm Godongwana, son of Jobe.

(mysterious music)

I request the council to leave us for a moment.

Bhungane.

(Bhungane) Godongwana...

tell me,

if you are indeed who you say you are,

why shouldn't I hand you back to your father?

I swear by the Mthethwa, and you my King, I'm no traitor.

I can be of use to you.

If only the King would give me a chance to prove myself.

Get me the skin of a lion.

If the King would allow me.

On my way here...

I killed this lion.

(Bhungane) Mm.

(Bhungane scoffing)

Since you are in exile...

what should we call you?

Call me "The Exiled One".

(dramatic music)

(Dingiswayo) Nyambose.

(reciting clan praises)

Thank you, Mthethwa.

Thank you Nyambose. I'm alive today because of you.

Thank you, Baleka.

You sacrificed your life for mine.

(Mkabayi) My brother, Senzangakhona, was a show off.

He would bath publicly.

There, his wives and others feasted their eyes

on his flawless body.

Within a year of Shaka being born,

Senzangakhona already had four wives.

Mkabi, Langazana,

Nandi and Ncaka.

Who will the King invite tonight?

(Nandi) Well, I have no doubt.

(Mkabi) Careful Nandi.

-Don't be an egotist. -(Nandi chuckling)

(Mkabayi) As Shaka grew up, Queen Mthaniya spent time with him

showing him the wonders of nature.

The kid-goat grew up to become Shaka's friend.

(Mthaniya) Plants and animals are life to us.

From long ago.

Even today, they're life to us.

We're nothing without them.

-If you're named after an animal, -(elephant trumpeting)

you are the protector of that animal. You're life to it.

And it is life to you.

You are Zulu.

A leopard, a lion.

You're a mighty lion.

I am a lion.

I am a leopard.

I am Zulu.

(Nandi/Nomcoba gasping)

(giggling)

(Mkabayi) Nandi had another child.

Princess Nomcoba.

Shaka found a new friend in his half-brother, Dingane.

(Shaka) That's my favourite.

I've known that goat since it was born.

It has long ears and it's big.

-(goats bleating) -I want to breed big goats.

Just like that one.

(Mudli) The cannibals troubling the King's people have been found.

We caught them red-handed on the King's land.

No!

Don't deny it in front of the King.

It's not so.

We're here to pledge our loyalty to you, Senzangakhona of Ndaba.

We can't deny that the situation has made some of us...

our relatives...

-turn to desperate measures. -Are you a cannibal?

No. No.

No, my King.

I'd never do anything like that.

You distance yourself from your cannibal family,

yet you carry their name?

That's exactly my thought, my King.

The Bhele people will always be filth.

Descendant of Ndaba,

we're not part of them.

We're different from them.

We're here to pledge our loyalty to you.

Mageba.

(light-hearted music)

(Senzangakhona) What's the lady's name?

(Bhibhi) I'm Bhibhi.

(Senzangakhona) Bhibhi?

Look at me, lady.

(Mudli) Great King.

We were still discussing...

-the cannibals-- -Here are my terms.

As from today,

you'll be known as the "Ntuli".

People of the dust.

It's settled, they'll be part of us.

(Mudli) Great Zulu.

(Mkabayi) Senzangakhona took Bhibhi...

as his eighth wife.

And she gave birth to his son, Sigujana.

Nandi felt her power slipping away.

(melancholic music)

Nandi turned all her affection to Shaka.

(Senzangakhona) Nandi.

(Mkabayi) She no longer waited at night for Senzangakhona's visits.

She believed Shaka was the great lion

the Sanusi spoke about.

(Senzangakhona) The departed King always said the power to rule

and strengthen the throne is in the iNkatha.

The Zulu are few compared to those that surround us.

We are also not that wealthy.

Despite all of that we're independent,

and we're not easily defeated.

Do you know why?

Strategic alliances and not being hasty.

Mageba, not so.

This is the secret.

iNkatha.

-(mysterious music) -I've decided to host the iJadu.

I'll use muthi I got from a powerful iNyanga

to overpower all the Kings in attendance.

We'll steal their body-matter to strengthen the iNkatha

so that Zulu will rise.

(tense music)

(Mudli) The Great Zulu is taking a big risk.

If they find out we're bewitching them,

we'll be in deep trouble.

(Senzangakhona) If you want power,

you must be brave.

Why is that boy watching me?

He does it often. I don't like it.

-The boy worships you. -He worships his mother.

He is eager that you show him the way,

as his father.

(tense music)

(Senzangakhona) We'll need a lot of meat for the iJadu.

Shaka can join us on the hunt.

(cows lowing)

You must stay close to your father.

Be his right hand.

He must see how intelligent you are.

Soon...

he'll see it fit that a royal feather is put in your hair.

-I hear you, Queen. -Mm-hm.

I trained you to be sharp.

What's the first thing I said we must look out for?

I said observe like a..?

-Like a leopard. -That's right. (chuckling)

Carry on, I'm listening.

-Listen like an elephant. -Mm! With its big ears.

(Nandi chuckling)

And strike...

like a mamba.

(Senzangakhona) Beautiful women of eLangeni, Buthelezi and Mthethwa

will come to see us do our Zulu dance.

What do you say, boy? Are you ready to marry?

(Shaka) No, girls are stupid,

except my mother.

Don't worry, we will teach you to hunt.

So that when you're ready to start a family,

your wife doesn't starve.

(laughter)

(Senzangakhona) Good for me, the son of Jama.

(antelope lowing)

Fetch me some water.

Yes, Father.

(elephant trumpeting)

(elephant trumpeting)

-(elephant growling) -(Mudli) Shaka.

Move this side.

(Mudli) Shaka...

back away slowly.

Don't scare it.

(tense music)

(music intensifying)

-(trumpeting) -(Mudli whispering) Shaka.

-(music stops) -(growling continues)

Turn back.

(dramatic music)

(Shaka) Father, here's your water.

(Mkabayi) It was hard for Senzangakhona to ignore

that Shaka was special.

(indistinct chatter)

(insects chirping)

(Mudli) Thanks to the ancestors of Phunga and Mageba

for the success of this hunting expedition.

(all) Mageba.

We congratulate the King for killing a buffalo bull.

In our usual tradition,

we congratulate the one who has distinguished himself

in a special way during the hunt.

You all saw.

Shaka squaring up face-to-face with an elephant,

like equals.

The boy's actions showed that he is still a child.

Be gentle, son of Ndaba.

He put himself in great danger,

by standing in front of an elephant.

Let this be a lesson to you all to always be alert.

(all) Yes.

(Mudli) Great Zulu.

(lions roaring in distance)

(Senzangakhona) Lions.

Kings of the jungle.

They have come to watch a King as great as them dancing.

-Start the song! -(Man singing)

(all singing)

(dramatic music)

Queen.

-Princess. -A messenger arrived...

from eLangeni. He brought a message about the King.

King Mbengi has departed.

(sombre music)

(men singing/whistling)

(women ululating)

(Senzangakhona) Nandi.

My condolences.

Great Prince Mudli will accompany you to the King's funeral.

Will Zulu join us after the funeral?

-(sighing) -(sombre music)

(Mkabayi) Of course, my brother had no intention of joining Nandi

after the funeral at eLangeni.

The only thing that mattered to him...

was the iJadu preparations.

-Is there a problem, Ndaba? -No, there's no problem.

But...

Shaka must remain here at the palace.

Why?

It is an order from the great Zulu.

He wants Shaka to help prepare for the iJadu.

What makes you forbid my son from attending his grandfather's funeral?

I'm in council.

With great respect, Zulu,

this matter can't wait.

My family is mourning and you're planning the iJadu.

I've decided.

Shaka is the Zulu Prince.

He's not going to eLangeni.

(crowd singing)

(Mkabayi) Many kings sent envoys to show their respect

to Nandi's father.

Including Jobe, who sent his son, Mawewe.

We're burying him today because of you.

(Nandi) I see you're still angry...

when you see me.

I'm sorry about your hatred.

(Nxazonke) Brother, let the past lie.

(singing continues)

(spears clanging)

Shaka.

What are you doing with those sticks?

I want to throw like you.

Try a spear instead.

My mother says I'll be a great King.

How does she know that?

The Sanusi told her.

Really?

(tense music)

(Mawewe) Will the Zulu King come to pay his respects?

I don't think he will.

He's been planning the iJadu for months.

I believe King Jobe will be attending too.

(Mawewe) During such a sensitive time, he's hosting the iJadu?

He looks forward to hosting the Mthethwa.

-(Mawewe scoffing) -(cow lowing)

(Bhibhi) For the past three days,

everyone has been admiring your handsome smile.

Don't you think perhaps it's because of the upcoming iJadu?

No, that's not it, my King.

It's because the troublemaker hasn't been here.

She just got back and already there's tension.

-She's toxic. -She's your sister-wife.

She's also poisoned her child.

-He is dangerous. -No...

Shaka?

-Dangerous how? -(Mudli) Great King.

-Greetings King. -(Senzangakhona) Mageba.

(Mudli) There's an urgent matter.

(Senzangakhona) What is it?

(Mudli) Messengers from the Mthethwa,

say King Jobe won't be part of the iJadu.

They tell us now?

Two days before the festival?

The festival continues.

(Bhibhi) My King...

I think it's obvious who's responsible for this.

Nandi?

(Mkabayi) Dingiswayo found a home among the Hlubi.

He became a respected statesman in Bhungane's Kingdom.

He was an influential figure with matters of trade.

(Carlotta) Is that you, Godongwana?

I don't know what you're talking about.

(Carlotta) You know, at the Qwabe,

we found a young woman...

Nyambose's healer.

Do you know her? Mm?

She survived.

-(dramatic music) -(horse neighing)

(Godongwana) Thank you, Mthethwa.

Thank you for protecting Baleka all this time.

Go to her, and tell her I live for her.

And we'll soon be united.

As soon as I complete Bhungane's harvest,

I'll come find you, my love.

-(Mkabayi) We need to speak. -What do you want?

I'm worried about King Jobe's talk of stopping the iJadu.

We're not ruled by the Mthethwa.

We can't risk tension with them.

If we do that, we'll lose their protection.

We won't need them after the iJadu.

How will your plan work without the most powerful Kings?

If the Ndwandwe discover there is division, they'll attack.

Let them attack!

It won't go well for them.

For too long, you have dictated how I rule the Zulu.

That has ended, you hear? I am the King here.

(dramatic music)

(Mkabayi) I believe Senzangakhona began to be plagued by doubt.

Was he the one prophesied about or not?

Shaka!

-Yes, Father. -(Senzangakhona) That goat,

go to it and cut its throat.

He just stands there.

You're staring as if you want to mount it.

You faced an elephant, now you're afraid of a goat?

-(laughter) -What's wrong with this boy?

This boy.

What's wrong with you, boy?

Slaughter the goat!

This boy.

The goat is waiting for you.

Go!

(goat bleating)

(dramatic music)

-What now? -You humiliated your heir.

Stop.

So you know how men are taught to slaughter an animal?

The boy thinks he's already a man.

He needs to know there's still a lot to learn.

You humiliate him instead of guiding,

and teaching him.

When the sun sets on you,

he'll sit on the throne and rule.

Who said Shaka will sit on the throne?

(dramatic music)

-Descendant of Ndaba-- -I have many sons

who can sit on the throne.

Sons who are not cowards.

Excuse me, my King, I didn't know you had company.

No.

We are done here.

(tense music)

(Bhibhi) The King and I, are about to make another child.

It's true. (chuckling)

It's just that hooligan, Shaka,

-upset him. -(Nandi) My sisters.

I didn't know we were drinking beer tonight.

(Mkabi) Queen. I sent word for you to join us.

-They must have forgotten. -No harm done.

-True. -What's news?

We were just...

discussing the iJadu.

(Mkabi) Tell me Nandi,

-did you hear about the Mthethwa? -(Bhibhi) Of course she has.

Postponing it,

would've been a sign of humility and respecting our customs.

But of course, we'll never see eye-to-eye.

-Not all of us have royal blood. -(wives exclaiming)

(Bhibhi) To you, everybody is a commoner.

Even the King himself.

Not to mention Shaka, that delinquent.

-You're full of yourself. -(Mkabi) No, Bhibhi.

We are the King's wives. Show some respect.

And stop fighting.

Nandi thinks she's better than all of us.

She thinks her son is the only King's child.

(Senzangakhona) Aawh, the King's wives.

Having fun?

You, who left your fathers' homes, to come warm my father's home.

We're listening to Queen Nandi,

explaining why she's opposed to the iJadu.

(tense music)

(Shaka) My mother says I'll be a great King.

The Sanusi told her.

We can be Kings together.

We can be Kings together.

(Bhibhi) My King.

Is something bothering the King?

-(Domingo) Chief. -(Ngomane) Yes.

Now, if we help you,

how will you reward us?

(Mkabayi) I never trusted the traders.

I never had time for them.

They'd do anything for the right price.

Men from Mthethwa are asking for an audience with the King.

The traders betrayed me.

I will delay them when they get here.

Hear me, son of Nyambose,

-when you call, I'll answer. -Bhungane, son of Nsele.

-I wish you luck and a safe journey. -Farewell.

Son of Nsele.

We're humbled by the King agreeing to see us.

-You're welcome here, Mthethwa. -(Ngomane) Thank you.

We have reports that the King is sheltering a traitor from Mthethwa.

With great respect, son of Nsele,

give us Godongwana, then we'll leave the Hlubi land.

(Bhungane) Sit down,

and explain to me...

this hunt of yours and also why...

you're after this man.

(dramatic music)

(Man #1) Let's have something to eat.

-Greetings, men. -(Man #1) Who is this?

(Dingiswayo) Greetings.

I've travelled far...

-I'd be grateful for some food. -Where are you from?

-I'm from the Hlubi. -And where are you headed?

I'm headed North to Mabhudu.

(Man #2) You're in luck.

We're about to eat.

-Come. -Thank you.

There's nothing but fish where you're going.

Come.

When they've all gathered, before the start of iJadu,

I will jump and dance...

And dance...

(Shaka) The King himself.

I want him to know who I am.

I want him to know me.

I want him to be proud of me.

(sighing)

(Ngomane) We're looking for a Mthethwa deserter.

Light in complexion with a beard. Have you seen him?

(Man #1) No, we haven't seen such a person.

-(Ngomane) Are you locals? -(Man #1) This is our home.

(Ngomane) People say he's been seen around here.

(Man #1) No, we haven't seen such a man.

We haven't seen anything.

Get him!

(tense music)

(Ngomane) There he is. Hit him!

Go. He's down here.

Get him.

(both grunting)

(crowd singing)

(women ululating)

-(Mudli) Zulu! -(crowd) Zulu!

(Man reciting clan praises)

Today is the day.

they will know me, Queen.

-(Mudli) Zulu! -(crowd) Zulu!

(Ngomane grunting)

(Mudli) Great Zulu,

I have a report, there are two men at the gate.

A scouting party, perhaps.

(tense music)

-Greetings, gentlemen. -(Messenger #1) We're from the Nzuza.

I'm sent by the Buthelezi.

I nearly killed you a long time ago.

You should've killed me then, Ngomane.

Because you're going to die today.

Your brother wants you alive.

But he'll forgive me if I return a corpse.

(tense music)

Come, Ngomane!

(gun firing)

(Mudli) Great Zulu.

The Nzuza and the Buthelezi Kings won't be joining us for the iJadu.

Both Kings?

We don't need them.

-We don't need anyone! -Great Zulu.

-Get out of here! -Descendant of Ndaba.

Calm down, my brother.

It's enough.

(tense music)

Mageba.

Descendant of Ndaba.

-Senzangakhona. -They disrespect me

on the day of the iJadu.

Maybe they heard King Jobe isn't coming,

and he doesn't approve.

The ancestors should be kind and take Jobe.

Those words should end between you and me.

Your plan can still work.

Wait for the mourning period to pass.

You'll get everything you want without angering Jobe.

What the Sanusi prophesied, I will fulfil.

It's my destiny.

-Don't tell me about Jobe. -Mageba.

(Shaka) Father. Father.

I did it the right way.

-(Senzangakhona) What are you doing? -(Nandi) Leave him!

Are you trying to curse me?

You will never touch my son again.

Are you alright?

Mlilwana.

Are you hurt?

(Senzangakhona) This is all your doing.

You poisoned him like you do with everything.

-You're spoiling him. -What is his crime?

Answer me!

You no longer have a place here at the palace.

Leave.

(dramatic music)

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