Royalty in the house as Mzansi gives Shaka iLembe Season 2 the nod
Darlings, Montecasino was ablaze with Mzansi royalty on Thursday, June 12, as Shaka iLembe Season 2 premièred in a gold-carpet extravaganza that screamed African opulence!
Shwa was there, sipping the tea and clocking every fabulous moment as stars, royals and influencers brought their A-game to Fourways.
The night was pure fire, with the Shaka iLembe’ cast and VIPs serving looks that could stop a Zulu warrior in his tracks. Nomzamo Mbatha, our Queen Nandi and executive producer, shut it down in a Gert-Johan Coetzee gown dripping with beads and shells.
Lead man Lemogang Tsipa, who plays Shaka, rolled up with his 92-year-old gogo, stealing hearts in a dapper suit.
The gold carpet was a fashion parade of African royalty vibes. LaConco stunned in a custom Xhosa dress, proving she’s still a style queen post-Real Housewives of Durban. Bonko Khoza switched looks mid-event, hosting in a House of Suitability fit that screamed Zulu-Nigerian fusion – bold! Sive Mabuya recycled her Xhosa wedding dress, accessorised by Shaka’s costume designer Sheila Masondo, giving us sustainable chic. KB Motsilanyane’s blue NN Vintage ensemble blended Tswana and Zulu flair – cultural couture at its finest
But let’s talk drama, because Shwashwi’s ears were buzzing! Ntando Duma’s Queen Bhibhi ka Sompisi is set to bring chaos this season, and her fiery red-carpet energy matched that cunning vibe.
Newbie Luyanda Zuma, playing Shaka’s love interest Liyana, had tongues wagging about her chemistry with Tsipa. And whispers of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini and Queen Nomzamo kaMyeni’s appearance had everyone shook royal power couple alert. They even greeted Nomzamo Mbatha, sparking X frenzy.
The premiere wasn’t just glitz, it was a love letter to African storytelling. Season 2, themed “Women Who Raised a King,” dives into Shaka’s reign, with matriarchs like Nandi (Mbatha) and Dawn Thandeka King’s great-aunt role stealing focus.
From Big Brother Mzansi’s Sweet Guluva strutting in a nude-brown suit to Zozibini Tunzi posing with BBMzansi’s Uyanda, the guest list was a who’s-who of Mzansi’s finest. Shwashwi’s verdict? Shaka iLembe Season 2 isn’t just TV, it’s a cultural movement.
