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. Now streaming, with new episodes on Tuesdays.

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 Mommy Club NBO

Stream all episodes of The Mommy Club NBO, including the explosive two-part reunion, only on Showmax.

The Chocolate Empire S1

The Chocolate Empire follows JB Mauzo, who was recently released from prison, as he rebuilds his life. All the episodes are ready to binge on Showmax.

Take Me Home S2

Take Me Home is a Kenyan reality series that follows the lives of three young couples on the brink of breaking up as they confront their pasts. All the episodes are available to stream.

The Hot Seat S1

The Hot Seat promises bold banter as some of Kenya’s biggest celebrities face the heat. Stream all episodes now.

Nairobi Bachelor S1

Nairobi Bachelor follows the journey of young bachelors and singletons on a quest to find their perfect match. Stream all episodes now.

4Play

4Play follows four men who, despite their chaotic personal lives, find friendship, love and perseverance in Nairobi’s concrete jungle. Stream all episodes now.

Black & Blue S1

Black & Blue, a Showmax Original police-based mockumentary series, now streaming, with new episode every Wednesday.

Ubuthe Uzobuya

Ubuthe Uzobuya delves into the lives of couples torn apart when one partner abruptly disappears without explanation. All episodes are available to binge-watch.

Subterranea

Subterranea follows eight participants of a psychological experiment, trapped in an underground bunker. Stream all episodes now.

Nai-Rich

Nai-Rich follows five influential Kenyans, giving a glimpse into the glitz and glam of their daily lives in the entertainment industry. All episodes are ready to binge.

Jiji

Jiji follows the lives of four girls in the streets of Jericho, forced into a life of crime to make ends meet. Stream all episodes now.

Nilichoma

The Kenyan Showmax Original docuseries features celebs who received an unexpected windfall, and then blew it all. Stream now on Showmax.

Untying Kantai

Untying Kantai follows King Kantai, a man who has spent 30 years of his life working hard to provide for his family, only to be conned out of his life savings. Stream all episodes now.

Big Girl Small World

Big Girl Small World follows Ciku, a plus-size woman who stumbles through a journey of self-discovery after a humiliating scandal. Stream all episodes now.

Spinners

The exhilarating world of spinning promises a way out for a conflicted young man trapped in a gang war in Spinners. All the episodes are ready to binge.

Twende

Twende is Showmax's first Original 2D animated series, and the first animation of this quality and scale to be made almost entirely in Africa.

The Real Housewives of Lagos

Lagos, it's about to be a lituation! The Real Housewives of Lagos Season S1-3 is now streaming on Showmax, including the explosive Reunions.

Faithless

Four churchgoers join the criminal underworld when they are forced to turn their savings scheme into a money laundering operation. All episodes now streaming.

Second Family

Second Family follows Sinde, a small-town girl whose perfect life is shattered when she finds out that it’s all been a big lie. All episodes are now streaming.

Jay Jay: The Chosen One

Jay Jay: The Chosen One is an animated series inspired by Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha. All 13 episodes are available to binge-watch exclusively on Showmax. 

The Real Housewives of Abuja

The Real Housewives of Abuja are coming to Showmax. Welcome to the lives of Nigeria's ultra-rich. All episodes are streaming on Showmax.

Sex and Pleasure

Everybody does it - let's talk about it! Sex and Pleasure explores the topic everyone secretly wants to discuss.

The Real Housewives of Nairobi S1-2

The Real Housewives of Nairobi follows influential women as they navigate their relationships and careers in Kenya. Binge S1-2 on Showmax.

Crime and Justice Lagos

Set in Africa's biggest city, Crime and Justice Lagos follows the Serious and Special Crimes Unit, led by Superintendent Kelechi ‘KC’ Farasin and Superintendent Danladi Dikko.

My Perfect Funeral

My Perfect Funeral is a 10-part docuseries that follows five families in Ghana preparing to bury their loved ones. All episodes now streaming.

Pepeta

Set in Kibera, Pepeta is about the talented young footballer, Junior, and his coach, who are in the cross-hairs of an unforgiving cop.

Blood Psalms

In Ancient Africa, the young Princess Zazi must save herself and her people from the end of the world. She faces warring tribes, angry gods - and her own father. Now streaming.

Diiche

Diiche is an on-screen darling, but is she a murderer? When her fiancé is found dead, she must confront the secrets of her past. Diiche is a psychological thriller and the first Nigerian Original limited series from Showmax.

County 49

Welcome to Bwatele County, Kenya’s fictional 49th county and the nation’s breadbasket. All episodes now streaming.

Big Brother Naija S10

BBNaija returns for its landmark 10th season, premiering over two nights on 26 and 27 July 2025, streaming on Showmax, including 24/7 live streaming, daily highlights, Sunday evictions, and more.

Just believe: 10 faith-based movies to stream

Need some inspiration? Stream these moving, heartfelt films about healing, love and faith on Showmax.

Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr chat about Den of Thieves 2: Pantera

Expect “gorilla” war as Big Nick and Donnie team up in heist movie Den of Thieves 2: Pantera! “A silverback gorilla like Nick needs another silverback gorilla to wrestle with,” hints Gerard Butler.

17 movies where life writes the plot

Watch actress Kate Winslet pick up the camera to play photographer Lee Miller, then stream 16 more movies that are snapshots of real people’s lives.

Art, money and power: a blueprint for The Brutalist

Writer-director Brady Corbet, actor Adrien Brody and the production team behind The Brutalist tease out the tense relationship between art, money and power.