South Africa’s beloved actress Nomzamo Mbatha continues to make waves on the global stage, adding yet another accolade to her impressive career. Mbatha recently took home the coveted title of Best African Actress at the prestigious Septimius Awards in Amsterdam, Netherlands, for her exceptional performance as Queen Nandi in the hit series Shaka iLembe.

The Septimius Awards is an esteemed international ceremony that celebrates excellence in Feature Films, Documentaries, Shorts, Animations, Television Series, and Screenplays. Winning this award not only highlights Mbatha’s extraordinary talent but also showcases African storytelling on an international platform.

Desiree Markgraaff, the executive producer of Bomb Productions, led the wave of congratulations that poured in for Mbatha. In a heartfelt message, Markgraaff praised the actress, saying, “Congratulations to the beautiful and talented @nomzamo_m, winner of 2024 Best African Actress @septimiusawards Amsterdam for her role as Queen Nandi in @shakailembe_mzansi.”

In response, Mbatha reflected on the profound impact the project had on her, stating, “A most life-changing project and life-altering experience.”

Shaka iLembe was a big winner at the Septimius Awards, with the talented Sheli Masondo also taking home the award for Best Costume Design in a TV series. The success of the series and the accolades it has garnered speaks to the quality of African storytelling and production.

Fans of the show will be thrilled to know that the second season of Shaka iLembe is already in development. The new season promises to continue the epic story of Shaka Zulu as he embarks on his legendary reign, a chapter eagerly anticipated by viewers across the continent.

Nomsa Philiso, CEO of General Entertainment at MultiChoice, expressed excitement for the upcoming season, stating, “MultiChoice is committed to telling the Shaka iLembe story, and this season 2 announcement confirms our intentions to honor the iconic figure of King Shaka with a continuation of his story on air. The fact that viewers across South Africa, and indeed the continent, have been so passionately supportive of the show, tuning in to watch weekly, sharing their commentary online, and really engaging with this layered story of the Nguni Kingdoms, has been fantastic. We are now looking forward to bringing season 2 to life.”

Nomzamo Mbatha’s win is a testament to her incredible talent and dedication, and it further cements her status as one of Africa’s leading actresses.

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