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Music Box: Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary (2024)
This documentary chronicles the world of soft rock epitomised by artists such as Christopher Cross, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan, and Toto in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Binge five of the 10 biggest Emmy nominees on Showmax
Showmax has 5 of this year’s top 10 Emmy-nominated titles, from The Penguin to The White Lotus — all ready for you to stream now.

Duster S1
Working on taking down a crime syndicate, the first Black female FBI agent recruits a gutsy getaway driver in this gritty series set in 1972.

Embrace the cringe in The Rehearsal Season 2
Hateable or relatable? We’re here to look at our 10 favourite characters with awkward, offputting energy – starting with The Rehearsal’s Nathan Fielder.

The Rehearsal S1-2
In this bizarre HBO docuseries people get a chance to rehearse for their own lives in a world where nothing ever works out as expected.

Tokyo Vice S1-2
In this powerful HBO crime thriller based on true events, a Western journalist working in Tokyo takes on one of the city’s most powerful crime bosses.

How Do You Measure A Year? (2022)
In this deeply personal Oscar-nominated documentary short, longtime HBO collaborator Jay Rosenblatt interviews his daughter on her birthday for 17 years.

Chimp Crazy S1
Tiger King filmmaker Eric Goode delivers another view into exotic animal owners – this time, focusing on the lengths chimpanzee “owners” go to keep their ape babies.
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Vaal Riviera
Vaal Riviera follows four Afrikaans families living in the heart of Vaal River society, where family, business, car racing and legacy all come into play. Stream from 22 August, with new episodes on Tuesdays.

Pierra Makena on single motherhood and being in the public eye
The Mommy Club NBO’s Pierra Makena is living her best life – acting, DJing and now starring in the Showmax Original reality show about moms who have – and do – it all.

Big Brother Naija S10
Stream BBNaija Season 10 on Showmax, including the 24/7 live stream, daily highlight episodes, Sunday eviction shows, and other key moments throughout the season.

Reckless star Brian Abajah spills on his latest role
Brian Abajah talks about his rising career and his role in Showmax’s Reckless. Catch new episodes every Monday on Showmax.

Showmax Originals dominate at ZIFF 2025
Showmax Originals triumphed at the Zanzibar International Film Festival 2025, with Subterranea, The Chocolate Empire, and Jacob’s Daughters winning top awards for storytelling and performance.

Reckless S1
In Reckless, a wealthy family’s empire is at stake when two brothers’ street-racing leads to tragedy. New episodes land on Mondays only on Showmax.

Life coach Ofentse represents Mzansi in The Mommy Club NBO
South African Ofentse Tsipa talks motherhood, marriage and being part of Kenya’s edition of The Mommy Club, now streaming on Showmax. Catch new episodes every Friday.

Reckless S1
Reckless follows a pair of young brothers who find themselves at a crossroads when a tragic accident changes their lives forever. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday and Tuesday.
The best of West Africa

Big Brother Naija Season 10 launches on 26 and 27 July 2025
Big Brother Naija is coming back for its landmark 10th season. Premiering over two nights on 26 and 27 July 2025, exclusively on Africa Magic Showcase, Family and Showmax.

Big Brother Naija S10
Stream BBNaija Season 10 on Showmax, including the 24/7 live stream, daily highlight episodes, Sunday eviction shows, and other key moments throughout the season.

Iyanu S1
When a teenage orphan discovers she has magical powers, she embarks on a remarkable journey with her friends to discover the truth about the evil lurking in her homeland.

The number-one series on Cartoon Network is set in Africa
The hit animation Iyanu, ranked #1 on Cartoon Network and a top 10 kids series on Max, will be available to binge on Showmax from 13 June 2025.