1 June 2021
The Matrix Collection
Ahead of the upcoming fourth instalment’s release, binge the classic sci-fi action trilogy: The Matrix (1999), The Matrix Reloaded (2003), and The Matrix Revolutions (2003), which made pop culture icons of Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss and Hugo Weaving.
Written, directed and produced by the Wachowskis (Cloud Atlas, V for Vendetta, Bound), The Matrix won four Oscars, and is still #16 on IMDb’s Top Rated Movies of all time.
Original African stories by local talent
4Play
4Play follows four men who, despite their chaotic personal lives, find friendship, love and perseverance in Nairobi’s concrete jungle. Stream from 21 November, with new episodes every Thursday.
Made in Kenya
Die Tollie & Manila Show
A bold talk show where SA celebs join drag queens Tollie Parton and Manila von Teez for an evening of conversation and games… in drag. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday.
Made in South Africa
The Station Strangler
The Station Strangler is a true-crime documentary investigating the serial killer who is believed to have killed 21 young boys and one adult from the late 80s to the mid-90s on the Cape Flats. Now available to stream.
Made in South Africa
Black & Blue S1
Black & Blue, a Showmax Original police-based mockumentary series, now streaming, with new episode every Wednesday.
Made in Kenya
Ubuthe Uzobuya
Ubuthe Uzobuya delves into the lives of couples torn apart when one partner abruptly disappears without explanation. Stream now, with new episodes every Tuesday.
Made in South Africa
Princess on a Hill
Princess on a Hill is a compelling drama series that explores themes of power, ambition, and the cost of success. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.
Made in Nigeria
Brasse Vannie Kaap
Brasse Vannie Kaap is a documentary about the iconic, game-changing 90s group who helped make hip hop South African. Stream now on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
Soft Life
Soft Life follows Owami who enters into the secretive world of high-society companionship. Landing on Showmax soon!
Made in South AfricaPrincess on a Hill, now streaming
Wura Season 3 on Showmax
The best of West Africa
My Fairytale Wedding S1
In this three-part romcom set in Lagos, Nigeria, modern love collides with ancient mystical practices – with outrageous consequences.
Made in Nigeria
Onyinye Odokoro dishes on her role as Zara in Princess on a Hill
Onyinye Odokoro talks about her role as Zara in the Showmax Original Princess on a Hill, now streaming on Showmax.
Made in NigeriaPrincess on a Hill S1
Zara, the naive winner of a reality show, must save a massive company from decline while resisting the dark influence of the enigmatic tyrant pulling her strings.
Made in Nigeria
The 5 best local dramas to watch this November on Showmax
Stream these addictive Nigerian series, from Princess on a Hill to Fairytale Wedding, there’s something for everyone.
Made in Nigeria