In a flashback to 1786, Zulu Prince Senzangakona romances Nandi, a member of the neighboring Elangeni kingdom. Their indiscretions result in two children out of wedlock, including a boy named Shaka.

Cast: Edward Fox, Robert Powell, Trevor Howard, Fiona Fullerton, Christopher Lee, Henry Cele, Dudu Mkhize, Roy Dotrice, Gordon Jackson, Kenneth Griffith, Conrad Magwaza, Patrick Ndlovu, Roland Mqwebu, Gugu Nxumalo, Tu Nokwe