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Overview
Showmax, launched in 2015 and available in more than 40 markets across the continent, is a leading African streaming service. It offers a unique combination of original African content, first and exclusive international series, popular movies, premium documentaries and the best kids’ shows, as well as a mobile-only product to watch the Premier League (PL).
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A deeper look
Nick Mutuma and Kevin Njue unite for new Showmax Original Big Girl Small World
Watch the trailer for the new Kenyan Showmax Original comedy drama series Big Girl Small World, premiering on 8 May 2024.
Made in Kenya
The Real Housewives of Nairobi S2: Meet Farah Esmail
Get to know Farah Esmail, the new cast member on The Real Housewives of Nairobi Season 2, premiering 10 May on Showmax.
Kenyan
Showmax unveils Kenyan slate including RHONairobi S2
More Kenyan Showmax Originals than ever before are set to land in the coming months, following Showmax’s relaunch, including The Real Housewives of Nairobi Season 2!
The best reality series hitting Showmax screens in April 2024
Catch the new season of The Mommy Club, the highly anticipated reunion of The Real Housewives of Lagos, the charm of Jerrod Carmichael’s docuseries and more on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
Gallery: Showmax takes over Kalasha as it celebrates its stars
From The Real Housewives of Nairobi to Pepeta, Showmax titles were celebrated at the Kalasha Awards held in Kenya recently.
Made in Kenya
House of the Dragon S2 coming to Showmax express from the US
Season 2 of HBO’s Emmy-winning series House of the Dragon will premiere on 17 June 2024, express from the US to Showmax.
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.
Kenyan
Showmax Premier League subscribers get FA Cup quarter-final games
Showmax Premier League subscribers will be able to live stream the FA Cup quarter finals on 16-17 March, including the highly anticipated showdown between Manchester United and Liverpool.
The best movies to stream
10 Rotten Tomatoes-approved movies on Showmax: ranked
From Jaws and Kanarie, to Get Out and Minari, these are the freshest movies on Showmax according to Rotten Tomatoes.
10 movies everyone’s watching on Showmax now
Stream these 10 fun, eye-popping movies that your fellow Showmax fans are loving, including Queen & Slim, Babylon, Equalizer 3 and more.
Transformers movies on Showmax: ranked
All seven Transformers movies are ready to stream on Showmax, including the 2007 original and the latest, Rise of the Beasts.
DC superhero movies on Showmax: ranked
See the ranked list of DC superhero movies now streaming on Showmax, including the feel-good Shazam! Fury of the Gods.