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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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A deeper look

Jackie Kaboi from The Chocolate Empire on Showmax

Jackie Kaboi on The Chocolate Empire and her advice for Gen Z

Jackie Kaboi talks about starring in the Showmax Original series The Chocolate Empire, and gives advice to Gen Z content creators.

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Nigerian Idol S10 premieres live on Showmax

Nigerian Idol S10 premieres live on Showmax

Nigerian Idol S10 premiered on 20 April 2025 – and all the action will be screening live on Showmax. 

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The Chocolate Empire on Showmax

Ann Muli spills on her challenging role in The Chocolate Empire

Ann Muli reflects on her role as Lily and meeting her idols Jimmy Gathu and Sanaipei Tande in the Showmax crime drama The Chocolate Empire, now streaming on Showmax.

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The Mommy Club: Tanzania on Showmax

Showmax expands The Mommy Club franchise with The Mommy Club Tanzania

Showmax announces The Mommy Club Tanzania, the latest addition to The Mommy Club franchise, premiering 25 April 2025.

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Bella Ramsey as Ellie in The Last Of US S2 on Showmax

The Last of Us co-creator on why we all feel so protective of Ellie

Emmy winner Craig Mazin, co-creator and executive producer of The Last of Us, discusses why audiences feel so protective of Ellie. The new season premieres on M-Net and Showmax from 14 April 2025.

Gangs of London S3 on Showmax

“Not family friendly! But a family show.” Sopẹ́ Dìrísù on Gangs of London

BAFTA Rising Star and Critics Choice Super nominee Sopẹ́ Dìrísù talks about Gangs of London Season 3, now available to binge-watch on Showmax.

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Princess on a Hill on Showmax

AMVCA 2025: Watch these nominated titles on Showmax

Showmax is setting the pace with 23 nominated titles at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, all available for streaming.

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RHOLagos S3 now on Showmax

Countdown to The Real Housewives of Lagos S3 finale

See all the jaw-dropping moments and showdowns on The Real Housewives of Lagos ahead of its highly anticipated finale, landing on Showmax on 31 March 2025.

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