Why was Shaka fatherless?

Shaka Zulu was considered fatherless because he was born out of wedlock to Nandi and Senzangakhona, the Zulu chief. His parents’ relationship was not formally recognized, leading to Shaka being marginalized during his early years. This stigma followed him throughout his childhood, contributing to his complex identity and eventual rise to power [[1]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaka)[[2]](https://www.sahistory.org.za/people/shaka-zulu).