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First look: New youth drama Reckless, on Showmax this June
Watch the explosive trailer for the new Showmax Original youth drama, Reckless, set to premiere on 23 June 2025.
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Showmax hosts the premiere of The Mommy Club NBO
Showmax rolled out the red carpet to celebrate the launch of The Mommy Club NBO on 29 May 2025. Stream new episodes on Showmax every Friday.
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The Mommy Club NBO
Follow the glamorous lives of Nairobi’s elite moms as they juggle motherhood and demanding careers along with their ambitious, glamorous lifestyles.
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“I manifested this!” – Jackie Matubia on The Mommy Club NBO
Jackie Matubia opens up about joining The Mommy Club NBO, a spinoff of the record-breaking franchise. Premiering on 30 May only on Showmax.
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Maurice Muendo discusses his debut feature film, BOBO
Maurice Muendo talks about his debut feature film, BOBO, now streaming on Showmax fresh from its premiere at the Joburg Film Festival.
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BOBO (2024)
Bobo, an 18-year-old from Nairobi’s Mathare slum, must win a modelling competition to save her family. Starring newcomer Faith Muthoni.
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Derek Bbanga reflects on his role in The Chocolate Empire
Derek Bbanga talks about his role as Mike in the Kenyan Showmax Original The Chocolate Empire. All episodes are now available to binge.
Made in KenyaKenyan filmmaker to debut feature film BOBO on Showmax
Watch the trailer for the Kenyan Showmax film BOBO fresh from its premiere at the 2025 Joburg Film Festival, and streaming from 23 May 2025.
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Showmax Original Untying Kantai shines at the 11th AMVCAs
Kenyan Showmax Original Untying Kantai wins Best Writing TV Series award at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards held in Lagos.
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Missed the 11th AMVCAs? Watch the awards on Showmax
Showmax will stream the full broadcast of the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards from 14 May 2025.
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Meet the cast of The Mommy Club NBO, coming soon to Showmax
Showmax announces The Mommy Club NBO, the fifth instalment of The Mommy Club franchise, landing 30 May on Showmax, with new episodes every Friday.
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Jackie Kaboi on The Chocolate Empire and her advice for Gen Z
Jackie Kaboi talks about starring in the Showmax Original series The Chocolate Empire, and gives advice to Gen Z content creators.
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Ann Muli spills on her challenging role in The Chocolate Empire
Ann Muli reflects on her role as Lily and meeting her idols Jimmy Gathu and Sanaipei Tande in the Showmax crime drama The Chocolate Empire, now streaming on Showmax.
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Producer Sammy Dee speaks on Take Me Home S2
Sammy Dee talks about producing the reality dating show Take Me Home S2, now available for streaming. New episodes are land every Friday on Showmax.
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Showmax expands The Mommy Club franchise with The Mommy Club Tanzania
Showmax announces The Mommy Club Tanzania, the latest addition to The Mommy Club franchise, premiering 25 April 2025.
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Where to watch The Real Housewives franchise online
Showmax is the home of The Real Housewives, giving an inside look at the lives of these glam women from Durban, Abuja, Lagos, Joburg, Nairobi and more. Plus, go on vacation with The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip!
Kenyan actress Amalie Chopetta wins global award for voiceover performance in Showmax Original Outlaws
Amalie Chopetta wins the 2025 Hermes Award for her exceptional voice work dubbing Outlaws into Kiswahili from Sesotho and isiZulu.
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“I give it 110%”: Sanaipei on joining The Chocolate Empire
Sanaipei Tande talks about her role in the gripping crime drama The Chocolate Empire, now streaming on Showmax. Catch new episodes every Thursday.
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Showmax Originals secure nominations at 11th AMVCAs
Showmax Originals Princess on a Hill, Cheta M, Style Magnate, Wa Milele, Subterranea, and Untying Kantai are making waves at this year’s AMVCAs, earning 12 nominations.
Producer Grace Kahaki on developing The Chocolate Empire
Grace Kahaki talks about producing the new Showmax drama series The Chocolate Empire, now streaming on Showmax. Catch new episodes every Thursday.
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The Chocolate Empire S1
Jimmy Gathu plays a formerly successful businessman who is newly released from prison in this drama that uncovers the sacrifices and deception it takes to get to the top.
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Jimmy Gathu spills on life, luxury, and The Chocolate Empire
Jimmy Gathu reflects on life, career and his lead role in Showmax Original The Chocolate Empire. Streaming from 20 March on Showmax, with new episodes every Thursday.
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International Women’s Month: Powerful storytelling on Showmax
In celebration of International Women’s Month, here are must-see shows with strong women, available to stream on Showmax.
Dance General on finding closure and love on Take Me Home S2
Dance General talks about reuniting with Joisij Smile and finding love on Take Me Home S2, now streaming on Showmax. Catch new episodes every Friday.
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