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Showmax appoints Robert Marawa as brand ambassador
Robert Marawa joins Showmax in a game-changing brand ambassadorship deal for the Showmax Premier League mobile plan.
The new Showmax is revolutionising streaming for Africa
The exciting new Showmax era is driven by Premier League in your pocket, global partnerships for the world’s best international content, and a sizeable investment to increase African Originals by 150%.
Final season of Succession takes home Best TV Series: Drama Golden Globe for the third time
The smash-hit HBO drama series Succession takes home the prestigious Best TV Series: Drama Golden Globe for the third consecutive time.
The new Showmax launching in February with an incredible content slate
In February 2024, the new Showmax will launch with a brand-new look, new app and entirely new product suite, plus more African Originals and international hits than ever before.
HBO releases House of the Dragon S2 teaser and first-look images
Binge-watch the first season of HBO’s House of the Dragon while you wait for Season 2 to land on Showmax express from the US in 2024.
Showmax sets sights on becoming the number-one streaming service in Africa with bold relaunch
The streaming service reveals fresh new brand identity and plans in the build-up to its February 2024 relaunch.
Showmax emerges as the biggest winner at the 2022 Emmys
Along with this year’s biggest winner, The White Lotus, Showmax is also the home to seven other Emmy winners, from Succession to Euphoria.
Showmax adds BBC and Sky News in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Showmax subscribers across sub-Saharan Africa will be able to live stream the Queen’s funeral on Wednesday, 19 September on BBC World News and Sky News.
The Real Housewives of Durban cast: Season 2
A singer, a tattoo fanatic and the wife of a famous polygamist – these are the women joining The Real Housewives of Durban cast for Season 2.
Zendaya is back in Euphoria S2, the most anticipated returning show of 2022
Euphoria returns, with a key new character, and a storyline that’s been kept well under wraps.
Matthew Macfadyen on Succession S3
As Tom, Matthew Macfadyen perfects the persona of the businessman and husband whose place in the Roy family is anything but assured.
Succession S3: 2020’s best drama returns, adds Alexander Skarsgård and Adrien Brody
Succession S3 is streaming on Showmax now – watch new episodes weekly.
Stream some of IMDb’s top movies of all time on Showmax
Showmax is now home to some of IMDb’s 30 Top-Rated Movies of all Time, including Parasite and Schindler’s List.
8 Emmy winners, with 16 Emmys, to stream on Showmax
Showmax is the home of award winning series and movies. Check out these TV shows that scooped Emmys at the 2021 ceremony.
The Real Housewives of Lagos and Durban Season 2 are coming
The Real Housewives of Lagos is set to debut early 2022 as a Showmax Original – and The Real Housewives of Durban is back with more addictive drama!
Made in Nigeria
The 8 best new international movies coming to Showmax this September, from Minari to Tenet to Judy
From Oscar winning drama to romance to comedy, Showmax has some of the best movies around.
Showmax announces diverse slate, including first telenovela and romcom
Showmax Originals to look forward to in coming months include the epic fantasy series Blood Psalms, telenovela The Wife and romcom Troukoors.
Made in South Africa
Find the best and biggest library of Kenyan TV titles on Showmax
Lovers of Kenyan cinema and TV will find tons to entertain themselves on Showmax.
Showmax brings true crime closer to home with Krugersdorp Killings docu-series
Hell comes closer to home in the first-look trailer for Devilsdorp, the first Showmax Original true-crime docu-series, which will be available to binge from 29 July 2021.
The best international series on Showmax this July
Brand-new comedy, beguiling romance, wacky animation – no matter what you’re into, there’s a Showmax binge waiting for you this month.
Dive into the lives of some of Africa’s biggest stars
Go behind the scenes to meet the real people behind some of Africa’s most exciting personalties with these reality shows, all streaming on Showmax now.
Uthando Lodumo: Showmax takes viewers inside Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha’s marriage
Follow Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha on their journey to their traditional wedding in Uthando Lodumo, now streaming.
First-look trailer: Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha in Uthando Lodumo
The trailer for Uthando Lodumo, Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha’s reality show, has dropped. Binge the series from 30 June 2021.
“I was supposed to be Mr Wahu”: Big Ted’s confession and more from Nameless and Wahu as This Love premieres on Showmax
This Love, musicians Nameless and Wahu’s new docu-reality series, is now streaming exclusively on Showmax, and it is loaded with some nostalgic moments and revelations.