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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) and South Africa’s Premier Soccer League, and more sports content.
Showmax, from MultiChoice, offers a world of entertainment on-demand. Discover more at MultiChoice.
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Big Brother Naija Season 10 launches on 26 and 27 July 2025
Big Brother Naija is coming back for its landmark 10th season. Premiering over two nights on 26 and 27 July 2025, exclusively on Africa Magic Showcase, Family and Showmax.
Made in Nigeria
Binge five of the 10 biggest Emmy nominees on Showmax
Showmax has 5 of this year’s top 10 Emmy-nominated titles, from The Penguin to The White Lotus — all ready for you to stream now.
6 documentaries streaming on Showmax this July
Wildlife documentary The Americas, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, South African true-crime documentary The ABC Killer, and more real-life stories coming to Showmax this month.
Reckless star Brian Abajah spills on his latest role
Brian Abajah talks about his rising career and his role in Showmax’s Reckless. Catch new episodes every Monday on Showmax.
Kenyan
Showmax Originals dominate at ZIFF 2025
Showmax Originals triumphed at the Zanzibar International Film Festival 2025, with Subterranea, The Chocolate Empire, and Jacob’s Daughters winning top awards for storytelling and performance.
Made in Kenya
Life coach Ofentse represents Mzansi in The Mommy Club NBO
South African Ofentse Tsipa talks motherhood, marriage and being part of Kenya’s edition of The Mommy Club, now streaming on Showmax. Catch new episodes every Friday.
Made in Kenya
First look: New youth drama Reckless, on Showmax this June
Watch the explosive trailer for the new Showmax Original youth drama, Reckless, set to premiere on 23 June 2025.
Made in Kenya
The number-one series on Cartoon Network is set in Africa
The hit animation Iyanu, ranked #1 on Cartoon Network and a top 10 kids series on Max, will be available to binge on Showmax from 13 June 2025.
NigerianThe best movies to stream
Here, and 15 more great movies to cry about
Whether you’re looking to shed happy tears or shed part of your soul, we have movies centred on love in all its forms to help you, starting with Tom Hanks and Robin Wright’s Here.
The best kids’ shows and movies to stream during school holidays
Showmax has loads of fun to look forward to during school holidays in June/July 2025, including blockbuster movies for the whole family.
Elphaba and Glinda’s Wicked little guide
Find out what Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have to say about Wicked, pick up 10 magical behind-the-scenes facts, and explore 7 more schools of witchcraft and wizardry.
Twisters and 5 other man-versus-nature nail biters
Tornado alert! A category F5 spin on the blockbuster 1996 movie Twister has just touched ground to sweep us up in the terrifying power of nature. Find out about how it was made, and what to watch next.