
Imisi Ayanwale is the winner of BBNaija Season 10
After 10 weeks of drama, entertainment, and unforgettable moments, Imisi has been crowned the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10.

What to watch on Showmax in Nigeria in October 2025
Award-winning local content, hot new reality shows, The Office spinoff The Paper and Dexter: Resurrection - it's all on Showmax in October.

Iyanu: The Age of Wonders animated film lands on Showmax in September
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June Squibb wins Best Actress award at age 95 for Thelma
Thelma, starring Oscar nominee June Squibb in her first lead role, lands on Showmax on Monday, 22 September.

Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr chat about Den of Thieves 2: Pantera
Expect “gorilla” war as Big Nick and Donnie team up in heist movie Den of Thieves 2: Pantera! “A silverback gorilla like Nick needs another silverback gorilla to wrestle with,” hints Gerard Butler.

Stream the biggest 2025 Emmy winners on Showmax
The Pitt, Hacks and Somebody Somewhere are among the stand-outs of the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards - all available to stream on Showmax.

17 movies where life writes the plot
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Slay Queens
Slay Queens is a bold, no-holds-barred documentary series that dives straight into the glitzy, gritty world of Mzansi’s most talked-about women. Stream from 31 October, with new episodes every Friday.

Vaal Riviera
Vaal Riviera follows four Afrikaans families living in the heart of Vaal River society, where family, business, car racing and legacy all come into play. Now streaming, with new episodes on Tuesdays.

The ABC Killer
The ABC Killer is a twisty true-crime documentary series about serial killer Moses Sithole. Stream now on Showmax.

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Untied S1
Untied explores the deeply personal and often complex experience of divorce, told through the voices of women who have lived it. Stream now, with new episodes every Tuesday.

Reckless S1
Reckless follows a pair of young brothers who find themselves at a crossroads when a tragic accident changes their lives forever. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday and Tuesday.

The Mommy Club NBO
Stream all episodes of The Mommy Club NBO, including the explosive two-part reunion, only on Showmax.

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.
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The Premier League canvas: a Saturday masterpiece painted in blue and red
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The clash of the new number 9s: Gyökeres vs Woltemade
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Red vs Blue: Showmax Premier League serves up a blockbuster weekend
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Blockbuster Premier League weekend: Red vs Blue
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Sarah Silverman: Someone You Love (2023)
Filmed in Boston, Emmy-winning comedian Sarah Silverman returns with her second comedy special for HBO since 2013.

Stream the biggest 2025 Emmy winners on Showmax
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Is HBO’s Task “the best crime thriller of the year”?
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Task S1
Mark Ruffalo plays Special Agent Tom, who leads a task force in working-class Philadelphia to put an end to a string of violent robberies.

The Peacemaker S1-2
John Cena reprises his role in the spin-off of DC's Suicide Squad, where Peacemaker and his ragtag black ops squad target dangerous parasites.

Music Box: Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary (2024)
This documentary chronicles the world of soft rock epitomised by artists such as Christopher Cross, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan, and Toto in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

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.

Duster S1
Working on taking down a crime syndicate, the first Black female FBI agent recruits a gutsy getaway driver in this gritty series set in 1972.
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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.

Iyanu: The Age of Wonders animated film lands on Showmax in September
The epic franchise returns with an animated feature film, Iyanu: The Age of Wonders, premiering on Showmax Friday, 26 September 2025.

What your BBNaija S10 Housemates are watching on Showmax
From Dune to Tinsel, here’s what the BBNaija Season 10 housemates are watching on Showmax right now.

10 game-changing shows to celebrate Showmax turning 10
Stream these original titles to celebrate Showmax turning 10. A decade later, streaming service has since expanded to 44 African countries.

Vaal Riviera
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Power, passion and legacy: binge Cheta M S2 on Showmax
Executive producer and showrunner James Omokwe talks about Cheta M S2 and its dramatic finale. All the episodes are now available to binge-watch on Showmax.

Cheta M Season 2: The story so far
Plot, betrayals and major twists on Cheta M Season 2, now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Wednesday.

Kwame's Gambit (2024)
Kwame, a family man battling gambling addiction, loses his family's savings and joins a drug cartel. Desperate to protect his family, he seeks redemption and escape.
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Imisi Ayanwale is the winner of BBNaija Season 10
After 10 weeks of drama, entertainment, and unforgettable moments, Imisi has been crowned the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10.

BBNaija 10/10: Road to finale
Big Brother Naija Season 10 has been packed with drama and many surprises. With only 9 Housemates left, catch the finale live on Showmax this Sunday.

What to watch on Showmax in Nigeria in October 2025
Award-winning local content, hot new reality shows, The Office spinoff The Paper and Dexter: Resurrection - it's all on Showmax in October.

Xtra affordable entertainment: pay for Showmax with your MTN airtime
As of 1 September 2025, MTN users can pay for Showmax using airtime via SMS or USSD — no bank card or digital wallet needed.
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