Ep 5: Shaka Zulu & The Zulu Kingdom
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Shaka Zulu is one of history’s most fascinating leaders, transforming a small tribe into the most powerful kingdom in Southern Africa. Through revolutionary military tactics and unyielding leadership, he united over 250,000 people under the Zulu Kingdom.
But with triumph came turbulence. Shaka’s campaigns sparked the Mfecane, a period of upheaval that reshaped the region and left a lasting impact on Southern Africa’s history.
Was Shaka a visionary leader who united a kingdom or a ruthless ruler whose methods came at too great a cost? The debate continues - what’s your take on his legacy?
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