1 February 2023
Showmax makes live news channels available to stream in Nigeria
Showmax subscribers can now keep up with the conversation ahead of the 2023 Nigerian General Elections on popular Nigerian television channels streaming live on Showmax.
In the run-up to the elections, AIT, Arise News, Channels Television, NTA international, and Silverbird Television are available to live stream on Showmax.
Showmax subscribers will be able to follow all the election updates in real-time, as well as the conversation on hit shows like The Morning Show with Dr Reuben Abati, Ayo Mairo-Ese and Rufai Oseni on Arise TV, and Politics Today with Seun Okinbaloye on Channels TV.
The 2023 Presidential and National Assembly election is scheduled for February 23 while the gubernatorial and State House of Assembly elections will be held on March 11.
In addition to live news channels, Showmax subscribers also enjoy the best of Showmax Originals, including the recently launched telenovela Wura, as well as Flawsome, Crime and Justice Lagos and thriller Diiche. Showmax is also set to launch The Real Housewives of Abuja on February 17.
Aside from local content, Showmax is also home to the best HBO shows including Emmy-winning fan favourites such as Euphoria, The Handmaid’s Tale, Succession, Game of Thrones and its prequel House of the Dragon, and HBO’s latest smash-hit sci-fi series The Last of Us.
Showmax Pro subscribers can live stream the 2022/23 football season, including the English Premier League, La Liga and Serie A, and other sporting events courtesy of SuperSport.
Original African stories by local talent
The Mommy Club NBO
The Mommy Club NBO is the fifth instalment of the record-breaking Mommy Club franchise. Stream now, with new episodes every Friday.
Made in Kenya
Empini S1-2
Empini is a high-stakes, action-packed drama set in the ruthless, corrupt world of private security. Season 2 is now streaming, with new episodes every Tuesday.
Made in South Africa
Youngins S1-2
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins. S1 and S2 are ready to binge.
Made in South Africa
The Real Housewives of Durban Seasons 1-5
Our eThekwini queens are back with a brand-new season. Stream Season 5 now, with new episodes every Friday.
Made in South Africa
Unfollowed S1-2
Unfollowed examines cancel culture in social media through real-life stories of South African celebs. Stream S1-2 now on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
The Mommy Club S1-3
The Mommy Club sees glamorous Jozi momfluencers navigating the the cutthroat world of “it” moms. All episodes, including both reunion episodes, are streaming on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
Adulting S1-3
Four best friends go through the hoops of life, love and everything else. Binge-watch Adulting S1-3 now on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
The Chocolate Empire S1
The Chocolate Empire follows JB Mauzo, who was recently released from prison, as he rebuilds his life. All the episodes are ready to binge on Showmax.
Made in KenyaThe Mommy Club NBO now streaming
The Chocolate Empire, now streaming
The best movies to stream
Celebrate World Oceans Day with My Penguin Friend
My Penguin Friend director David Schurmann and actor Jean Reno explain how you shoot a penguin. And explore our World Oceans Day watchlist of 25 wet and wild movies and series.
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.
Would you join The American Society of Magical Negroes?
Writer-creator Kobi Libii cracks open his bag of tricks to reveal what’s really going on in The American Society of Magical Negroes. And we suggest 5 more Black comedies with culture.
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.