Shaka Ilembe’s team members, Nomzamo Mbatha and Sheli Masondo scooped awards earlier this week at the Septimius Awards 2024 ceremony.
Nomzamo Mbatha walked away with the Best African Actress award...’s team members scooped awards earlier this week at the Septimius Awards 2024 ceremony.
Renowned actress Nomzamo Mbatha took home the Best African Actress award for her portrayal of the esteemed mother of Shaka Zulu in the series., who plays the young Shaka, was nominated for Best African Actor – recognised for his outstanding performance as Shaka before he became the king of the Zulu nation.Masondo, who was present in Amsterdam to accept the award, expressed her gratitude for the recognition.
“I didn’t expect to win. I’m very grateful that we can tell our stories in our language with our authentic traditional outfits,” she said. “I visited KwaZulu-Natal museums, went through the archives, met with historians, and searched across the continent for inspiration, to ensure that I captured the look of the period accurately.
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