The Diepcity star Dawn Thandeka King is going to be part of the Shaka ilembe cast, she will play the role of Mkabayi Kajama one of the strongest women in Zulu history who was the aunt to King Shaka kaSenzagakhona.

The show producers have confirmed that Thandeka King is going to play the role of Mkabayi. ” We wanted a physically powerful woman and Thandeka Dawn was perfect for the role,” said the producer.

According to history, Mkabayi helped Shaka Zulu to become King but later she plotted his death.

Thandeka said she was honored to get the role, ” this is a big role, those who know history know that Mkabayi was a powerful woman, she helped Kings sit on the throne and also wanted to be hands-on. So playing this role is big for me as an artist.” she said.

The show is said to focus on the birth of Shaka and the other part will focus on women who were part of Shaka’s life.