Who is Shaka’s real mom?

Shaka’s real mother was Nandi, a woman of the Langeni tribe. Nandi played a crucial role in Shaka’s upbringing and instilled in him the values that would later define his leadership. Her experiences as a single mother, facing adversity and stigma, shaped Shaka’s character and ambitions. Nandi’s influence was significant in Shaka’s rise to power and his establishment of the Zulu Kingdom.