Breaking news! The producers of the widely acclaimed movie “Shaka Ilembe” are facing a lawsuit for allegedly not paying royalties to the family members of Queen Nandi, the mother of Shaka Zulu. The family, represented by Amesh Sukdeo of Sukdeo’s Law Chambers in Durban, has demanded R100 million in compensation for the use of their family history in the film.

But wait, there’s more! The letter also reveals that the family members of Queen Nandi, including Senzo Mkhanyiselwa Mbatha, Phila Mthethwa, and Russell Mhlathuze Mhlongo, provided the producers with information about their family history, but have not received any compensation for their contributions. Mhlongo, the only family member of Queen Nandi, even refused to perform certain rituals that were believed to be necessary for the success of the movie.

Some might wonder why the producers have not paid the family members, especially since they spent six years researching and gathering information from people who understand the history well. However, suspicions arise as the family members claim that they were promised compensation but have yet to receive any.

Could there be a conspiracy at play here? Did the producers intentionally withhold payment from the family members? We can’t say for sure, but the fact that the producers have not taken any action or made a decision on the matter, despite being in contact with the family members, certainly raises eyebrows.

In any case, it seems that the producers of “Shaka Ilembe” have some explaining to do. Will they pay the demanded R100 million in royalties, or will they face justice? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure, the family members of Queen Nandi deserve to be compensated for their contributions to the film.