FRIDAY STORY | S1:E6 | The Origin and Rise of the Zulu Nation

Traditionally, stories about the Zulu Empire focus on its very demise. Specifically the legendary Anglo-Zulu War, and the two incredible battles of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift.
Far less is mentioned about the other end of the life cycle of the Zulu Empire. That is, the curious sequence of events which resulted in the founding of the Zulus as a nation; and then their rise into arguably the most powerful force in Africa.
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[@zamanimkhwanazi9316]

Thank you for this wonderful brief documentary of the origin of the Zulu nation. As the Zulus we are very proud of you and thankful beyond words for this

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thank you Zamani. I appreciate your kind words.

[@peterdavid2570]

My friend, how do you came about the name zamani, we have same in my tribe in Ngeria

[@nokuphilakhumalo4269]

@@peterdavid2570 The name Zamani is very much used in Zulu child naming and everyday language... there's a lot of similarities between Africans that many aren't aware of

[@kingmoney9386]

@@peterdavid2570 the name Zamani means Try.

[@emperorshakathegreat4753]

If there's any interest, take a listen to Dr. Mazisi Kunene's "Emperor Shaka The Great"! An audio book about the powerful Zulu Empire! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIPLqYGwjrhnjKc

[@michaelroebuck1340]

At school in England I had Teacher of History who gave me a love of distant lands and peoples. His passion for South African History brought me to this beautiful land over 56 years ago and other African Countries. He brought to life the Zulu People and I will be ever grateful to him. God Bless Ken Martin . RIP you gave respect and made so many of us aware and those history lessons come alive.

[@sinsaminc5388]

🤝

[@nhlanhlahlongwane7412]

I'm a Zulu and I feel very proud with the way you telling our story. Thank you.

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thank you Nhlanhla Hlongwane.

[@africanchildafricanchild2061]

Dineo Molapo there is a great history between Zulus and Mozambican tribes coz even dingiswayo of the mthethwa son of jobe is originally from Mozambique he escaped ran away from his clan because him and his other brother tried to kill their father jobe and they were caught and jobe sent his man to chase and kill them Lucky dingiswayo they never find him but his other brother was killed and dingiswayo he built a very big mthethwa empire and the forbidden son of senzangakhona which is shaka Zulu find him in a terrible condition after and helped him out and that since thn they became friends and forbidden son our shaka was once a commander of the mthethwa soldiers because of his good friendship with dingiswayo up until shaka became a King of the Zulus and dingiswayo helped him in fighting his half brother sgujane's soldiers and became a leader of the empire after the assassination of dingiswayo by the ndwandwes shaka combined his man with the mthethwas and attacked ndwandwe(nxumalos/zwides) because dingiswayo was like father to him since his original father senzangakhona didn't like him and in his territory

[@dumisani891]

Nice presentation. I am a proud Zulu!

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thanks Dumi Sani.

[@michaelroebuck1340]

It was the way my History Teacher brought the story of South Africa to life . His passion for and knowledge of the Zulu Nation was what brought me to Africa over 50 years ago . I share his love of Africa and the people who make this beautiful land special . I have been fortunate to travel throughout Southern and Central Africa . Married here and raised our family .

[@FourTunes1207]

This channel must have 10,000 subs by end of 2018! That is an Order from me. You're a brilliant, unbiased, with only the interest of truth gentleman. Never even on any South African Television have I found anything like this. You are brilliant Sir! Keep telling these stories of our rich and beautiful land.

[@davehamlyn3097]

Really accurate and very interesting. I grew up in the KZN part of RSA on the North Coast. My Dad at that stage knew Zulu history well and spoke the old Zulu. He loved the Zulu nation and knew their culture very well.

[@mandlashabangu5128]

The Zulu sovereignty has not ended, in fact it has grown more in numbers and power. It is estimated that there are more than 20million Zulu’s today

[@cbhaessig]

138 years today. Thanks for sharing. My Dad & his family lived in Zulu land around 1920 - 1930 they all spoke Fluent Zulu. Which caused for much insight & understanding in my early years of life.

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thanks Catherine. I am glad you enjoyed it. All the best, Michael

[@siyandacele33]

I came here with a Negative attitude but you easily convinced me. Thank you for tell the true Zulu story. Well done

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thanks Siyanda. Kind regards, Michael

[@wandilemanyoni3866]

I too first unliked in the first few minutes. But I later realized the change after the part of the British troops that were said to have defended and won a greater battle than that of isandlwana.

[@wandilemanyoni3866]

I Salute 🙌🏿🙌🏿💯

[@stargazer8342]

Shaka was a king of kings,a warrior and A military genius,he changed the face of warfare in Africa forever... I am a south African and proud of our rich history and even more prouder to live in the land of one of the greatest kings of all time!!!

[@Our-differences]

Woow this was amazing I wish more stories of Mkabayi ka Jama would be told I am ZULU and I live in Zululand Olundi and I have only heard stories of our great male kings and never our brave queens and their military abilities.

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thanks for the note, Sizolwami

[@Malangakhona]

That was a brief, insightful and dignified presentation. You just scored yourself a subscriber. Bakgat !!

[@mthembenimlisa6791]

Thank you for this information

[@ntuthukondlela8224]

Thank you Michael Charton... What a brilliant narration 👌🏾

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thanks Ntuthuko.

[@Henri-qq6xm]

What an inspirational man and culture. The Zulu Nation engraved their absolute future and past in the history books using blood, sweat and tears. Long may they prosper !

[@lindisiphongema6805]

The narration is really worth listening to. Thanks

[@jonnybravo3055]

What brave warriors they zulu who fought in these battles. Yes us Brits were brave being outnumbered but the zulu changed into volley fire with just spears. Got to respect that.

[@odasshongwe4849]

This is an important history which we have neglected as Africans thank you for taking us aback

[@viwekenneth6028]

David Rattery what a legend and hes son Dougie has taken over saw him in die voetspore battlefields episode what a narrator

[@MelusiBhenguthe_great]

Thank you so much.

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Pleasure, Melusi.

[@snenhlanhla3abongwe619]

Writting my assignment.. And this helped me a lots

[@fikilehlatshwayo2939]

And King Dinizulu was taken to exile by British to St Helena , where he had a son prince Solomon and he lost 2kids which were buried back there in St Helena, then came back and had Princess Magogo and others. King Dinizulu had a relationship with a white lady while was in St Helena and they had Princess Dinizulu she was a mixed race, but was not allowed to bring his new family back. Google King Dinizulu in St Helena, you will get all information 👍. Our history is interesting and disheartening at the same time, the hardship and endurance our people had. Thank you for your information 🙏

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thanks very much Fikile, I will have a look. Kind regards, Michael

[@dizilizid8281]

Sho, this story makes me lank sad. To hear how poor Shaka and his mother were treated. Those kind of scars never really leave a person.

[@sifisontombela6645]

It is good to hear that some whites know about the history of africans

[@RayRay-nh8qd]

i enjoy zulu histroy they were fit and graet worriers

[@siphiwembiyela3886]

When Shaka Zulu built his Zulu empire he was atleast a century late but his genius made sure amaZulu were nobody's lackey and their name stays in the annals of history.

[@bussieshiba2345]

Thank You.

[@emperorshakathegreat4753]

If there's any interest, take a listen to Dr. Mazisi Kunene's "Emperor Shaka The Great"! An audio book about the powerful Zulu Empire! @

[@hilarymurray9540]

Too fascinating

[@mondlism]

Great presentation brother

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thanks. Michael

[@kaylensitati8066]

Very good

[@iannicholson7030]

Another wonderful story.

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thanks again Ian. Appreciate the comment. Kind regards, Michael

[@emperorshakathegreat4753]

If there's any interest, take a listen to Dr. Mazisi Kunene's "Emperor Shaka The Great"! An audio book about the powerful Zulu Empire! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIPLqYGwjrhnjKc

[@mzwakhethenjwayo3618]

Nandi ramarried before seeking refuge at the Mthethwa...he Married Gendeyane of the Qwabe tribe n had a son with Gendeyane

[@sandilemanqele7808]

Are u sure Gendeyane married her?

[@mandlandofaya6082]

Your pronunciation is pretty awesome kind sir

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thanks Mandla. I appreciate the note.

[@zwelithinibuthelezi6072]

The music makes me feel like the research was not for African people... however maintaining our history is appreciated.

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thanks for the feedback Zwelithini. Kind regards, Michael

[@Marco-yn7gd]

Thank you very much for the real photo's. They had first kill the king. When they can go further with the slavery and colonisation of that land.

[@gerhardcombrinck7026]

Well done. 👍🏻

[@LiquidNation100]

3:12 That's Chief Maqoma ka Ngqika of the Rharhabe, a division of the greater Xhosa nation. He was also a famed a general during the 100 year Anglo-Xhosa wars.

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thanks Salizwa. Yes the photos are representative only. Hoping to do some stories on the Xhosa peoples soon. Kind regards, Michael

[@LiquidNation100]

@@InheritSouthAfrica Certainly looking forward to it as this one was well compiled.

[@timrogers2045]

A great people.

[@KernowekTim]

The Zulus are justifiably proud of their heritage. They are a great people. They are a people of their times. Long may they remain the people of their Heaven.

[@mrmthethwa7347]

Thanks to the Mthethwas

[@Khatholikapodcast]

Remarkable

[@nqabankosi6649]

The picture yohhh. Makes you think those are the actual people of the story. Somebody give this man a bells

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thanks Nqaba!

[@osvaldotavares7172]

good job

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thank you Osvaldo.

[@nobuhlendlangamandla4943]

The first Zulu king was uMnguni from the Nguni ppl.

[@ufloccowaydedela6168]

Alot of people do not know that 🤦‍♂️

[@ufloccowaydedela6168]

Mnguni is "iNzalabantu"

[@joshuachipeta4459]

Please do a video of zwangendaba our leader of the ngoni

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thanks Joshua. I will have a look. I was in Pongola last year, so came across his story there.

[@smanqele]

I wonder if you could do the history of Zwide ka Langa and his Ndwandwe nation

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Would love to. I just have a couple of projects on at the moment, but hoping to get a new batch of stories out soon. It would tie in nicely to this story. Thanks for the interest. Regards, Michael

[@smanqele]

@@InheritSouthAfrica Your content is top drawer stuff. Much appreciated and looking forward to future posts

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thanks Sihle.

[@sirkermitthefirstoffrogeth9622]

Who else thinks the zulu empire was born too late.

[@unb1987]

Are the pictures accurate?

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Unfortunately there are no photos from this period, so they are just representative. Thanks for the interest.

[@simphiwenzimakwe1079]

Pure and true

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thanks Simphiwe

[@sinayemdiniso2761]

Ia this the real photo of Shaka?

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Unfortunately not. Images are not reflective of actual characters.

[@bafanamsibi4388]

Who was Mandelela?

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Hi Bafana, Sorry, should have been Malandela. Kind regards, Michael

[@bafanamsibi4388]

@@InheritSouthAfrica thanks a lot.

[@sandilemanqele7808]

Probably Malandela father of Zulu n Qwabe.

[@za9940]

Sometimes we need to understand & not punish at least he tried and show interest in our culture although he is a white man

[@zamanidlamini5774]

Its Shaka's history, but not all is true. oMakhedama will be offended by this, there are books that can help you with information. ILANGA LASELANGENI is one of those books.

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thanks Zamani, I will look out for the book. Kind regards, Michael

[@shingalamanguni7926]

The story of King Malandela is not accurate, the true events of when, where and why King Malandela went South to what we know as Ningi Zimu. The true story is documented and told by late Sanusi Credo Vusamazulu Mutwa. The book is called "Africa is my Witness" by Sanusi Credo Vusamazulu, the story he tells it is a story of Nguni people.

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thank you Shinga LamaNguni, I shall read and adjust in the updated version which will be released shortly. Kind regards, Michael

[@MonwabisaSibiya]

Malandela .. not mandelela

[@InheritSouthAfrica]

Thanks. Updated version is in progress. Kind regards, Michael

[@ayandantombela509]

Here you are narrating lies about my culture, Senzangakhona was not married b4 he met Nandi.