Shaka Zulu

In 1823, warriors from the Zulu Empire headed by Shaka, a brilliant but ruthless military strategist, begin to encroach on Capetown.

After being shipwrecked off the coast of Zululand, the British are escorted to the Capitol, Kwa-Bulawayo, where they meet Shaka and his mother, Nandi.

Dr. Fynn chronicles Shaka's life and rise to power starting with the meeting and affair between Nandi and Prince Senzangakona of the Zulu's.

Nandi's father demands that the Zulu's recognize Nandi and the baby, Shaka.

After an invitation from his father leads to trouble, Shaka joins up with another tribe and trains to fight.

Senzangakona dies and Shaka takes the throne for himself.

Shaka is severely wounded during an assassination attempt, and Fynn saves his life.

Farewell and his men establish Port Natal on the coast, but they are restless and wish to return home.

Shaka learns that his wife has given birth to a son, but he has the child killed so he can never threaten his reign.

Shaka goes into a self-destructive rampage that ultimately leads to his kingdom's demise.