International Insider: Creator Economics At MIPCOM; Daniel Day-Lewis Charms LFF; Ceasefire Reaction

MIPCOM was dominated by the creator economy and brand-funding content at MIPCOM, and International Insider has the inside track.

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African King: The Story Of ‘Shaka iLembe’ Reveals A History That’s Been “Underserved In Almost Every Way”
#News #Canal #MIPCOM #MultiChoice #ShakaIlembe #TVMarkets

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African King: The Story Of ‘Shaka iLembe’ Reveals A History That’s Been “Underserved In Almost Every Way”

MultiChoice's drama on the Zulu king reveals a history that has “been underserved in almost every way.”

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Canal+ Boss Unveils New MultiChoice Team As $2B Acquisition Closes; Commits To “Double Down” On African Hits Like ‘Shaka iLembe’ & ‘Spinners’
#News #Canal #MultiChoice #ShakaIlembe

https://deadline.com/2025/09/canal-plus-multichoice-more-shaka-ilembe-senior-team-1236552113/

Canal+ Boss Unveils New MultiChoice Team As $2B Acquisition Closes; Commits To “Double Down” On African Hits Like ‘Shaka iLembe’ & ‘Spinners’

The Canal+ MultiChoice deal has closed with new senior team, as CEO Maxime Saada commits to more local shows like 'Shaka iLembe'

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Nomzamo Mbatha Bids Emotional Farewell as Shaka Ilembe Season 2 Wraps: Actress and executive producer Nomzamo Mbatha is overflowing with gratitude as Shaka Ilembe Season 2 officially wrapped on 31 August 2025. Taking to social media, Mbatha thanked fans and the production team for their unwavering support throughout the 12-week run of the acclaimed historical drama. “Final episode tonight … You’ve stayed with us for 12 […] http://dlvr.it/TMpgXP #Celebrities #NomzamoMbatha #ShakaiLembe

✨ The wait is almost over! Shaka iLembe is coming to Mzansi Magic in 2026 🦁🔥. Get ready for the epic story of King Shaka Zulu like you’ve never seen it before. Who’s watching? 👑

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Shaka iLembe comes backto Mzansi Magic in 2026

September 1, 2025|  Desk: PRESS RELEASE : South Africa MultiChoice South Africa has confirmed that production is underway for the third and final season of the epic drama Shaka iLembe, premier…

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‘Shaka Ilembe’, Landmark African Drama Series, Renewed For Third And Final Season

'Shaka iLembe', MultiChoice's landmark African drama epic starring Lemogang Tsipa as the Zulu king, has been renewed for a third and final season.

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Shaka iLembe Bids Emotional Farewell to King Dingiswayo as Thembinkosi Mthembu Exits the Series: Viewers were left in tears this past Sunday as Shaka iLembe aired one of its most powerful and emotional episodes to date, marking the heartbreaking death of King Dingiswayo, the revered leader of the Abathethwa. The tragic moment also signaled the exit of Thembinkosi Mthembu, whose remarkable portrayal of the noble king has… http://dlvr.it/TM90hT #Entertainment #ShakaiLembe #ThembinkosiMthembu
Ntando Duma Shines as Queen Bhibhi in ‘Shaka iLembe’ Season 2: Actress and media personality Ntando Duma has made a fiery return to the screen in the much-awaited second season of Shaka iLembe, reprising her role as the bold and cunning Queen Bhibhi ka Sompisi. First introduced in Season 1, Episode 6, Queen Bhibhi—King Senzangakhona’s ninth wife—quickly became a fan-favorite (and antagonist) thanks to her sharp […] http://dlvr.it/TLQ312 #Celebrities #NtandoDuma #ShakaiLembe
Nomzamo Mbatha, Mpho Sebeng, Thembinkosi Mthembu nominated for SAFTAs 2024

​2023 breakout series ‘Shaka iLembe’ leads the nominees’ list with 17 nods.

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Showmax CEO Yolisa Phahle Leaving African Streamer

Showmax CEO Yolisa Phahle is leaving the African streamer after nearly two decades. The CEO of Showmax parent MultiChoice Calvo Mawela announced Phahle’s exit with “mixed emotions&#8221…

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