Bae Beyond Borders
Made in South Africa
Four single South African ladies are on a quest to find love in Nigeria. All episodes now streaming on Showmax.
Bae Beyond Borders follows four South African women who are eager to find themselves a Nigerian man to date and hopefully marry.
As they embark on this unique journey to find love, the women have their pick of 12 Nigerian bachelors from different walks of life. Through online speed dating, they collectively choose eight men who’ve impressed them the most. They then travel to Nigeria to meet them face to face and pick their favourites. Then they’ll head back to South Africa with them – and into a gorgeous villa in Cape Town, to see if they want to move forward together as a couple.
Bae Beyond Borders is executive produced by Zinzi Velelo Alake from POP24, who also produced the record-breaking Showmax Original reality show The Mommy Club.
Meet the women in Bae Beyond Borders

Zezethu Mniki
Thirty-one-year-old Zezethu Mniki says, “I am a reserved person, but I am also outgoing.”

Vuvu Maseti
Vuvu Maseti is a 30-year-old who was raised in Manchester, England, but now lives in Johannesburg.

Nande Ramcwana
Nande Ramcwana is a 24-year-old from the Eastern Cape who describes herself as “enthusiastic”.

Malibongwe Gumede
Malibongwe Gumede is a 31-year-old from Midrand.
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In the final episode of Bae Beyond Borders, the ladies finally decide if their love will survive beyond borders. All episodes are available to binge on Showmax.

Bae Beyond Borders episode 8 recap: Is Chidu’s celibacy an issue for Vuvu?
In episode 8 of Bae Beyond Borders on Showmax, couples take the major leap to solidify their love, and Chidubem makes it official with Vuvu.

Bae Beyond Borders Season 1 episode 7 recap: Mali regrets her decision
In episode 7 of Bae Beyond Borders, Malibongwe is forced to share some big news with Luciano that could alter their future plans. New episodes every Monday on Showmax.

Bae Beyond Borders episode 6 recap: It’s down to the final hour
In episode 6 of Bae Beyond Borders, the ladies have to make their final call on who to take to South Africa. New episodes every Monday on Showmax.

Bae Beyond Borders Season 1 episode 5 recap: Vuvu and Eric hit it off
In episode 5 of Bae Beyond Borders, Vuvu’s date with Chidu flops, but she enjoys an intimate moment with Eric. New episodes every Monday on Showmax.

Bae Beyond Borders Season 1 episode 4 recap: Zezethu drops Kingsly for Peter
In episode 4 of Bae Beyond Borders, Zezethu ends things with Kingsly while Peter sits on his throne. New episodes every Monday on Showmax.

Bae Beyond Borders episode 3 recap: Flirty in-person dates
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