16 January 2024
5 things to love about the new Showmax
The new Showmax app will become available in app stores from 23 January 2024, as part of a staggered migration process across 44 markets. Existing Showmax customers will be sent communication with information on how to get the new app. By 12 February 2024, the new Showmax will be officially live in all markets.
Ahead of the relaunch of Showmax, here are five things to get excited about.
Original African stories by local talent
Nilichoma
The Kenyan Showmax Original docuseries features celebs who received an unexpected windfall, and then blew it all. Premiering on 28 May 2024.
Mince Jou Hare S1
Shimmy Isaacs’s laugh-out-loud sitcom about a factory worker who opens a hair salon in her home is streaming on Showmax, with new episodes on Mondays.
Untying Kantai
Untying Kantai follows King Kantai, a man who has spent 30 years of his life working hard to provide for his family, only to be conned out of his life savings. Now streaming.
Big Girl Small World
Big Girl Small World follows Ciku, a plus-size woman who stumbles through a journey of self-discovery after a humiliating scandal. Stream now, with new episodes every Wednesday.
Empini S1
Empini is a high-stakes, action-packed drama about Ndoni, a deeply troubled private security bodyguard in search of answers. Landing 23 May, with new episodes weekly.
Original Sin: My Son The Killer
Original Sin: My Son The Killer follows the murder of Andrea Venter by Gerhard Jansen van Vuuren, who then went on the run from South Africa to Brazil.
Tracking Thabo Bester
From the makers of Devilsdorp and the director of Convict Conman comes the true-crime documentary South Africa has been waiting for. All the episodes are streaming on Showmax.
The Illuminated
The Showmax Original docuseries The Illuminated explores different religious movements in South Africa. All episodes now streaming.
The Real Housewives Of Lagos S2 Reunion, now streaming
ENO S2: New daughter, more chaos
The best of West Africa
Gallery: Stars of Showmax Originals shine at 10th AMVCAs
See all the impeccable looks at the 10th edition of the prestigious AMVCAs, where the stars of Nigerian Showmax Originals exuded glitz and glamour.
Cheta M: The story so far
All the moments that have kept fans gripped in the epic romantic drama Cheta M, now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes landing Wednesday to Friday.
Meet the writers behind Showmax’s AMVCA-nominated series, Wura
Meet the exceptional writers behind the gripping Showmax series Wura, which has secured two nominations at the upcoming 10th AMVCA for Best Writing Series and Best Scripted Series.
Flawsome S2: A look back at the season as final episode is now streaming
Flawsome S2 delivered a rollercoaster of emotions. The season concludes following a captivating 13-episode run, and all the episodes are available to binge-watch on Showmax.