8 March 2018
Celebrating 5 strong women on Showmax
Inspired by International Women’s Day, we honour some of the most inspiring female characters in series on Showmax.
International Women’s Day is today (Thursday, 8 March), and so we’ve decided to celebrate the fierce, inspiring women we love in these awesome series on Showmax.
“Ultimately, on some level, [SMILF is] a love letter to my son, and so the heart of the story is that relationship, and I think that’s a universal one. – Frankie Shaw, star, writer, creator, producer and director of SMILF.
Update: SMILF is no longer on Showmax. Find your next binge in the full series catalogue here.
“Stop making excuses; you’re the only one stopping you.” – Issa Rae, HBO’s Insecure
Watch Seasons 1-3 of HBO’s Insecure on Showmax now »
“The Gods will always smile upon brave women” – Lagertha, Vikings
Watch Season 6 of Vikings on Showmax now »
“Beauty is when you can appreciate yourself. When you love yourself, that’s when you’re most beautiful.” – Zoe Kravitz, Big Little Lies
Watch HBO’s Big Little Lies on Showmax now »
Watch Seasons 1-4 of Billions on Showmax now »
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Original African stories by local talent
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. Stream from 9 May, with new episodes weekly.
Big Girl Small World
Stream the new Kenyan romcom series Big Girl Small World from 8 May, with new episodes every week.
Empini S1
Stream the Showmax Original drama series Empini from 23 May 2024.
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. Stream now, with new episodes every Wednesday.
Koek S1
The crime comedy Koek, starring Cindy Swanepoel, now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Thursday.
Ekhaya Backpackers S1
Stream the Showmax Original comedy series Ekhaya Backpackers. All the episodes are now streaming.
The Real Housewives Of Lagos S2 Reunion, now streaming
ENO S2: New daughter, more chaos
The best of West Africa
BAFTA winner Gbemisola Ikumelo talks about Black Ops now streaming on Showmax
BAFTA winning actress and writer Gbemisola Ikumelo talks about the 6-part comedy crime-thriller Black Ops, now streaming on Showmax.
Binge-watch all episodes of Sadau Sisters on Showmax
The Original reality TV series Sadau Sisters delivered a captivating season. From pitched battles to rivalries, and unending drama. All the episodes are available to binge on Showmax.
Get up to date with all the drama on Flawsome S2
From shocking revelations to unexpected turns, the drama continues in season 2 of the Nigerian Showmax Original Flawsome, now streaming on Showmax.
Nigerian Idol S9 to stream on Showmax this April
Season 9 of the popular reality TV singing competition Nigerian Idol will be available to stream from 22 April on Showmax.