Nilichoma

Nilichoma producers on Maurice Odumbe and more iconic Kenyans

Producers Ahmed Deen and Isaya Evans talk about bringing Nilichoma and its iconic personalities to life. Now streaming on Showmax.

Nilichoma S1

A thought-provoking docuseries profiling the lives of individuals who received large sums of money beyond their wildest dreams - only for the dream to turn into a nightmare.

Nilichoma

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

Showmax announces its first docuseries in Kenya, Nilichoma

Watch the trailer for Nilichoma, a 10-part docuseries featuring well-known Kenyan personalities who received an unexpected windfall, and then blew it all. Premieres 28 May on Showmax.

Iyanu: The Age of Wonders (2025)

When Meje, the living embodiment of the seven deadly sins, threatens the land, young warriors Dara and Ishe must prevent an age of darkness.

Godfrey Odhiambo on Reckless, his career, and the evolution of Kenyan film

Kenyan screen legend Godfrey Odhiambo talks about his role as Edward, the patriarch of the Sonoko family on Showmax Original crime drama Reckless.

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

Take a journey through TV history, exploring Black representation, from early on-screen appearances to modern creators, revolutionising the industry.

The clash of the new number 9s: Gyökeres vs Woltemade

Will Arsenal's Gyökeres or Newcastle United's Woltemade secure a victory for their club on Sunday, 28 September? Watch live on Showmax Premier League.

Love Island Games S1-2

Former Islanders from across the globe return to Fiji for a chance at finding love and bagging $100 000.

Just believe: 10 faith-based movies to stream

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

The Unbreakable Boy (2025)

Zachary Levi stars in this heartfelt, inspiring film based on a real-life story of a family caring for their autistic son with brittle bone disease.

Thelma (2024)

Scammers meet their match in Thelma, played by June Squibb: after getting duped, the 93-year-old sets out to reclaim what was taken from her.

Minne Kariuki on Single Kiasi, motherhood and being a “gold digger” 

New mom Minne Kariuki is back for Single Kiasi S4! Catch new episodes of the fan-favourite drama on Showmax every Wednesday.

Single Kiasi S1-4

Sintamei, Mariah and Rebecca are three close friends living in Nairobi, each with their own troubles. Stream new episodes only on Showmax.

First look: Single Kiasi returns for Season 4

Binge Seasons 1-3 of Single Kiasi on Showmax while you wait for Season 4, which lands on 17 September 2025.

Minne Kariuki on Single Kiasi and The Real Housewives of Nairobi

Minne Kariuki talks about her role in Single Kiasi Season 3 and what her character Mariah would think of The Real Housewives of Nairobi.

Lenana Kariba on filming intimate scenes on Single Kiasi

Lenana Kariba talks about reprising his role as Nick in Single Kiasi S3 and filming intimate scenes. New episodes every week on Showmax.

Faith Kibathi on reuniting with Lenana Kariba on Single Kiasi S3

Stream brand-new episodes of Single Kiasi Season 3 every Tuesday, only on Showmax, to see Rebecca and Nick reuniting!

Single Kiasi S3 First Look: "We're throwing the girls into the deep end"

Get a first look at the trailer for Kenyan hit drama, Single Kiasi Season 3, premiering on 5 March, with new episodes every Tuesday.

"It's been a bold and fearless season." Phil Bresson on Single Kiasi S2, now available to binge

All 13 episodes of the hit Kenyan drama series, Single Kiasi season two, are now available to binge on Showmax.

Telemarketers

Two former telemarketers team up to investigate the dark side of American capitalism, uncovering widespread abuse of customer trust.

Wild Wild Space and 10 more titles to join your space race

We have liftoff! As new HBO documentary Wild Wild Space takes us into low orbit, mission control has 10 more titles ready for space junkies, from Apollo 13 to Interstellar.

Anatomy of Lies: Women who con

Grey’s Anatomy’s most shocking medical case took place behind the scenes. Find out how co-executive producer and writer Elisabeth Finch faked cancer and personal tragedy, and meet five more of the world’s most questionable con women.

A Very Royal Scandal: 5 downfall documentaries and drama series

What do Prince Andrew, King Juan Carlos I, Sean Combs, Alex Jones, and Markus Jooste have in common? In-depth documentaries more shocking than an Oscar-winning movie!