Princess Nandi of the Langeni meets and captures the heart of Prince Senzangakhona of the Zulu, however, their romance is cut short by a clash with Prince Zwide of the Ndwandwe. Zwide declares war on the Zulus, placing the blame on Senzangakhona's shoulders.
A Sangoma investigates Queen Ntombazi for King Langa's murder, but not all is as it seems. The Zulu receive a prophecy of a future, great king.
As the Zulus face the Ndwandwe army, an ally emerges to support them. Queen Ntombazi embarks on a journey to the Mthethwa capital.
Prince Godongwana and Baleka escape but their freedom is short-lived. Princess Nandi faces the shock of her pregnancy.
King Senzangakhona proposes to Nandi. A crisis unfolds in KwaNdwandwe.
Shaka and Nandi's lives change when Bhibhi arrives. Godongwana finds refuge with the Hlubi and changes his name to Dingiswayo.
Dingiswayo and Ngomane face the grim reality of being sold as slaves. Nandi and her children return to eLangeni.
Shaka is determined to return to his father but he faces disappointment when he meets with King Senzangakhona.
Shaka embraces Gendeyana's offer and joins the camp. Dingiswayo's attempt to avoid bloodshed is met with betrayal.
Nandi and her children leave the Qwabe and move to kwaMthethwa. Shaka strives to prove himself by facing a terrifying opponent.
Shaka faces betrayal and launches an attack on Makhedama's forces.
Shaka outsmarts those plotting against him and returns to the Zulu.