
FAQ About Shaka Zulu

What was the role of Shaka's mother, Nandi?
Nandi, Shaka's mother, played an instrumental role in his early life and rise to power. Despite being ostracized by the Zulu community because Shaka was born out of wedlock, she provided him with a strong sense of identity and ambition. Her influence remained significant until her death, after which Shaka instituted a lengthy mourning period.