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Showmax expands African reach with first-ever Kiswahili interface
Showmax is the first streaming service in Africa to offer a Kiswahili interface, joining English and Portuguese.
Nigerian animated series Iyanu debuts in Africa on Showmax
From 13 June, the highly anticipated animated series Iyanu, which is based on Nigerian culture and mythology, will be streaming exclusively on Showmax in Africa.
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Stream The Earthshot Prize Awards 2024 on Showmax
Stream The Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony, filmed in Cape Town, on Showmax now.
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Premier Soccer League football now available on Showmax
Groundbreaking SuperSport and Showmax partnership brings Premier Soccer League matches to fans through the Showmax Premier League mobile streaming service.
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MultiChoice takes African stories to the world
Global demand increasing, says General Entertainment CEO Nomsa Philiso, speaking in the opening speech at MIPAfrica.
Showmax announces Kenya’s first-ever sci-fi series, Subterranea
Multi-award-winning Kenyan director Likarion Wainaina’s next ambitious project is Kenya’s first sci-fi series Subterranea, set to land on Showmax on 26 September.
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What to watch on Showmax in Kenya in June 2024
Stream Jiji, House of the Dragon S2 and Special Ops: Lioness starring Morgan Freeman on Showmax, plus a tonne of more great stuff coming in June.
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Showmax completes M-Pesa integration with its relaunch in Kenya
African streaming platform Showmax integrates M-Pesa, offering customers quick and easy access to the catalogue that includes four new Kenyan Originals.
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Watch the FA Cup final and all UEFA EURO games on Showmax
Live stream the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United on 25 May on Showmax Premier League, plus all 51 UEFA EURO 2024 games from 14 June 2024.
Gallery: Showmax celebrates its stars and stories as it officially relaunches in Kenya
On Wednesday, 8 May 2024, Showmax officially relaunched in Kenya at an exclusive star-studded event in Nairobi.
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Showmax officially kicks off Streaming for Africa in Kenya
Showmax has officially relaunched in Kenya with four new Originals, including RHONairobi S2, Big Girl Small World and Untying Kantai.
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What to watch on Showmax in Kenya in May 2024
Stream Barbie and Oppenheimer, only on Showmax. Plus a brand new series Big Girl Small World and a tonne of more great stuff coming in May.
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Showmax unveils Kenyan slate including RHONairobi S2
More Kenyan Showmax Originals than ever before are set to land in the coming months, following Showmax’s relaunch, including The Real Housewives of Nairobi Season 2!
Showmax Originals earn record 26 nominations at Kalasha Awards 2024
Showmax scored 26 nominations at the Kalasha Awards 2024 with titles like The Real Housewives of Nairobi, Pepeta and Single Kiasi.
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Showmax appoints Robert Marawa as brand ambassador
Robert Marawa joins Showmax in a game-changing brand ambassadorship deal for the Showmax Premier League mobile plan.
The new Showmax is revolutionising streaming for Africa
The exciting new Showmax era is driven by Premier League in your pocket, global partnerships for the world’s best international content, and a sizeable investment to increase African Originals by 150%.
Final season of Succession takes home Best TV Series: Drama Golden Globe for the third time
The smash-hit HBO drama series Succession takes home the prestigious Best TV Series: Drama Golden Globe for the third consecutive time.
The new Showmax launching in February with an incredible content slate
In February 2024, the new Showmax will launch with a brand-new look, new app and entirely new product suite, plus more African Originals and international hits than ever before.
HBO releases House of the Dragon S2 teaser and first-look images
Binge-watch the first season of HBO’s House of the Dragon while you wait for Season 2 to land on Showmax express from the US in 2024.
Showmax sets sights on becoming the number-one streaming service in Africa with bold relaunch
The streaming service reveals fresh new brand identity and plans in the build-up to its February 2024 relaunch.
Showmax emerges as the biggest winner at the 2022 Emmys
Along with this year’s biggest winner, The White Lotus, Showmax is also the home to seven other Emmy winners, from Succession to Euphoria.
Showmax adds BBC and Sky News in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Showmax subscribers across sub-Saharan Africa will be able to live stream the Queen’s funeral on Wednesday, 19 September on BBC World News and Sky News.
The Real Housewives of Durban cast: Season 2
A singer, a tattoo fanatic and the wife of a famous polygamist – these are the women joining The Real Housewives of Durban cast for Season 2.
Zendaya is back in Euphoria S2, the most anticipated returning show of 2022
Euphoria returns, with a key new character, and a storyline that’s been kept well under wraps.