Why was Shaka’s birth considered a sin?

Shaka’s birth was considered a sin due to the circumstances surrounding his mother, Nandi. She was thought to be unable to conceive, and when she became pregnant, it was seen as a scandal. Zulu customs at the time dictated that such births could bring misfortune, and Shaka’s illegitimacy marked him and his mother as outcasts for much of his early life [[2]](https://www.rejectedprincesses.com/princesses/mkabayi-kajama).