26 April 2018
What to watch when you’re hungover
So you had one too many shots and your memories of last night are a bit blurry. You may have woken up with the fear that you did something outrageously embarrassing, and you probably did. Don’t worry, these shows are here to love you, not judge you. These are the perfect shows to watch when you’re feeling hungover.
Jason Goliath Live at the Lyric Theatre
Laughing is good for you, especially when you’re hanging.
Comedian Jason Goliath brings his unique sense of humour and unbridled energy to the stage in this comedy special, filmed at the Lyric Theatre in 2017. Watch it now »
Joey Rasdien Live At The Lyric Theatre
He could be the voice of a new generation of SA comedy … or he could be the voice of absurdity. Either way, Joey Rasdien will have you in stitches. Watch it now »
Animals S1-3
Explore unexpected tales of urban life as seen through the eyes of lovelorn rats, gender-questioning pigeons, and other downtrodden creatures in New York City. Watch it now »
Younger S1-6
First and only on Showmax! Will love come out tops? Binge S1 – S5 now on Showmax. Watch it now »
Silicon Valley S1-4
Meet six young men who founded a startup company in Silicon Valley. In today’s high-tech gold rush, these geeks are the most qualified to strike success. Watch it now »
Original African stories by local talent
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.
Cheta M
Cheta M explores the love story between Adanna and Nnanna, young lovers who battle the spiritual and political forces in their way. Stream now, with new episodes Wednesday to Friday.
Youngins S1
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins, with three new episodes every week.
The Real Housewives Of Lagos S2 Reunion, now streaming
ENO S2: New daughter, more chaos
The best of West Africa
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.
Must-watch AMVCA-nominated shows on Showmax
Stream AMVCA-nominated shows including Wura, The Real Housewives of Lagos S2 and more, now streaming on Showmax.
Showmax’s Freemen highlights the origin story of Nnewi’s most successful businessmen
The Showmax Original documentary Freemen highlights how Nnewi breeds successful businessmen like Dr Alex Chika Okafor and Dr Cosmas Maduka. All the episodes for Freemen are available to stream.
5 Showmax Originals produced, directed and written by women
Stream these original series this International Women’s Month, produced, directed and written by Nigerian women, now on Showmax.