‘Shaka iLembe’ Actress Dawn Thandeka King Reflects on Her Journey: “I Am in Awe”
- Dawn Thandeka King was overcome with emotions reflecting on her decades-long career
- The Shaka iLembe actress looked back at her journey, sharing throwback pictures from when she first started to where she is now
- She received praise from her supporters and industry peers who expressed admiration for her incredible talent
Source: Instagram
Veteran South African actress Dawn Thandeka King recently reflected on her journey in the show business and how far she had come.
Famous for her role as MaNgcobo on Uzalo, King looked back to when she first started as an actress, a young, bright-eyed girl from Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, with dreams of making it big in the industry.
From her very first acting gig on Inkaba to portraying the fan-favourite, revered and fierce Princess Mkabayi kaJama on Shaka iLembe, Thandeka King said she was in awe of how far she had come:
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"From Shakaland to Shaka Ilembe. Ngiyabonga, Zinyandezul. I am in awe of what God and my ancestors have done for me. Ngiyabonga."
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Source: Instagram
In a touching message on her Instagram page, posted on 4 September 2025, the actress considered possibly writing a memoir to share her story with the world.
Thandeka King went on to share pictures from her younger days wearing traditional Zulu attire to a more recent picture for her role on Shaka iLembe.
Her humility was reflected in her message, which touched the hearts of her followers.
Social media show love to Dawn Thandeka King
Fans and peers sang Thandeka King's praises with touching messages. Here are some of their comments:
South African actress Leleti Khumalo said:
"It’s always been yours! What a Queen."
Mzansi socialite and actress Khanyi Mbau wrote:
"Born ready! What will be shall be and what is forever will be, Mzala."
realnomalanga posted:
"Always been so beautiful! Always going to be CHOSEN! We love you so much! Thank you for paving such a beautiful road for us to follow and glean from!"
zaya_tee reacted:
"When you said 'iNyongo light, I knew I had to watch you again. Your talent has become very admirable."
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sherlymolapo praised Thandeka King:
"@dawnthandeka_king, there couldn’t be a better narrator. You carried the soul of the story and shared it with us. You are immensely talented! Looking forward to reading what you would have written for us."
scipiocide added:
"Shaka Ilembe is one of the greatest works of cinematic art ever produced on the African continent. I loved every second of the series."
paulqhama showed love to Thandeka King:
"Mama, you are amazing. And your voice on Shaka iLembe made me in both seasons. You are a perfect storyteller, and please, @shakailembe_mzansi, we need more!!!"
smokeymirror___ responded:
"Mama, you’re incredible!"
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