Telenovela or soap
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.
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Ifeanyi Chidi on writing epic drama series Cheta M
Headwriter Ifeanyi Chidi talks about writing Showmax’s Nigerian original drama series Cheta M, now streaming on Showmax.
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Meet the cast of Showmax Original epic drama series Cheta M
The cast of the epic drama series Cheta M, now streaming on Showmax, including Oluchi Amajuoyi, Kingsley Nwachukwu, Kalu Ikeagwu and more.
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Wura Season 2 episodes 5-8 recap: “Toyin’s daughter is the devil herself”
This week on Wura Season 2, Wura invites a friend to her home who spells trouble, Dimeji confronts Fola, and Kanyin’s woes increase.
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Wura Season 2 episodes 1-4 recap: A killer will give you closure?
In episodes 1-4 of Wura S2, Mide comforts Paulina and things spiral out of control when an angry crowd seeks justice. New episodes Monday to Thursday on Showmax.
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Wura Season 2 is now streaming on Showmax
The much-anticipated second season of Showmax’s Original Nigerian telenovela, ‘Wura’ is now streaming, with four new episodes out every week from Monday to Thursday.
Made in NigeriaWura S1-2
The first Showmax Original telenovela in Nigeria follows Wura Amoo-Adeleke, the iron lady and CEO of Frontline Gold mine. S2 now streaming on Showmax.
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Wura: Here’s all you need to know ahead of Season 2
From its jaw-dropping first scene where Wura has Tumi tied up in a warehouse that she then sets on fire, Wura has had us in a chokehold.
Made in NigeriaShowmax’s hit telenovela Wura returns for a second season this December
The highly anticipated second season of the Showmax Original telenovela Wura is set to premiere on 4 December 2023, with four new episodes every week from Monday to Thursday.
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DiepCity S1-2
Telenovela DiepCity S2 follows disillusioned young women who were forced into crime while in high school to make ends meet.
Made in South AfricaIs Wura on a break?
All 100 episodes of Showmax Original Nigerian telenovela Wura Season 1 are ready to binge-watch, with Season 2 landing on 4 December 2023.
Made in NigeriaHere’s your Wura character based on your zodiac sign
From Wura’s blind ambition to Tumi’s doggedness, the characters on Wura exhibit distinct traits that can be attributed to zodiac signs.
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The River S1-6
This fan-fave telenovela is full of twists and turns, and plenty of characters you love to hate. Season 6 is the final season.
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GALLERY: Ooni of Ife hosts screening of Wura
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, hosted the cast and crew of Wura in his palace for a private screening. Watch it on Showmax.
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The Wife is back for a third and final season
The third season focuses on the love story of Tswana doctor Naledi and Qhawe Zulu, while Wiseman Mncube makes his debut as Mqhele.
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The Wife S1-3
Binge the full Seasons 1-2 of The Wife plus new episodes of Season 3 online or on your phone with the Showmax app.
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Relive the best moments of The Wife S2 while you wait for Season 3
A throwback to some of the most memorable moments of The Wife S2, as we patiently wait for Season 3.
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5 reasons to stream the Zambian telenovela Mpali on Showmax
In Mpali, a rich and powerful polygamist introduces a sixth wife to his family, and all hell breaks loose. All seasons are now streaming.
The Wife Season 2 episodes 13-15: Hlomu’s secret is out
The lives of the Zulu brothers are turned upside down with troubles threatening to destroy all they have worked for in The Wife Season 2 episodes 13-15.
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The Wife Season 2 episodes 10 to 12: Is Mqhele and Hlomu’s unborn baby a Zulu?
Hlomu’s love triangle gets even more complicated in The Wife: Season 2, while Nqoba showers Mandisa with money and gifts.
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Gomora S2: Drama galore at Thati and Phumlani’s wedding
Thati and Phumlani’s wedding on Gomora Season 2 was filled with romance and, of course, delivered drama in spades.
The Wife Season 2: Hlomu is pregnant, but whose baby is it?
The Zulu brothers get released from jail and Hlomu is pregnant. Meanwhile Nkosana gets a shock of his life when Nomusa wants out of the deal.
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Khanyi Mbau: The Wife Season 2 actress on playing Zandile, Nkosana’s love
We caught up with Khanyi Mbau: The Wife to find out about playing Zandile, killer fashion and the sexiest Zulu brother.
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The Wife breaks its own Showmax record – with three times as many first-day viewers
#TheWifeShowmax also topped the Twitter trends list, with Zandile, Hlomu, Nkosana, and Qhawe all trending in the top 10.
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