Twende

How Eric Musyoka brought gengetone and rhumba to Twende

Eric Musyoka created original music for Twende, Showmax's first 2D animation, incorporating Kenyan music genres gengetone, rhumba and benga.

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Twende follows the hilarious adventures of Twende and Nuru, two boda boda drivers in the vibrant East African city of Milima.

Junior Nyong'o on his voice acting role in Twende

Junior Nyong'o lends his voice to the lead character in the Showmax Original 2D animation landing on 1 December 2023.

Twende, the first Showmax Original 2D animation, lands 1 December 2023

Ahead of the launch of the first five episodes of Twende, Showmax's first Original 2D animation, we chatted to showrunner Greig Cameron.

Twende "sounded like a recipe for fun" - Kwame Nyong'o on new Showmax animation

Kenyan animation pioneer Kwame Nyong'o is the casting director and executive producer of Showmax Original Twende, premiering 1 December.

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.

Must-watch trailer: meet Twende, the boda boda-driving pangolin

Showmax drops a trailer for Twende, the first Showmax Original 2D animated series. Premieres 1 December 2023.

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.

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.

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.

Carey Priscilla dishes on The Mommy Club NBO drama 

The MUA entrepreneur tells us all about the drama that went down on The Mommy Club NBO. All episodes are now streaming on Showmax.