Family series

Global Afro-pop superstar Yemi Alade to record theme song for Iyanu
The female-led Nigerian superhero series Iyanu, coming to Showmax across Africa in 2025, is created by award-winning Nigerian filmmaker Roye Okupe and produced by Lion Forge Entertainment.

Showmax to stream Lion Forge Entertainment’s epic Nigerian superhero animation Iyanu across Africa
Showmax announces Iyanu, an animated series from Roye Okupe’s Nigerian superhero graphic novel, premiering in 2025. Produced by Lion Forge Entertainment.

Jay Jay: The Chosen One
Austin, a football-loving school boy, becomes the superhero Jay Jay, who tackles poachers and guides his school football team to victory.

5 annoying things every Nigerian last-born can relate to
If you think being a Nigerian last-born is easy, check out Angela’s struggles in My Siblings and I, streaming on Showmax!

Eye of the Needle
Eye of the Needle explores how a negligent couple deal with the consequence of their inactions when their son is involved in an accident.

My Siblings and I S1-3
A non-stop comedy ride with the Aberuagba family and their seven, yes, count them, seven children!

Date My Family Nigeria S1-2
Find your next bae by meeting their family first! That’s exactly what happens in the Nigerian edition of this fun reality local dating series.

Wholesome and home-grown: 9 African kids shows for all ages
The best kids educational series and family movies that are proudly African, all streaming on Showmax.

4 reasons why every Nigerian relates to my Siblings and I
From mothers who play matchmaker, to WhatsApp woes and dating outside of your tribe, this Africa Magic series shows Nigerian life like it is.

5 Nigerian TV series that held us spellbound this decade
From the ancient Idoma tribe to a more modern tribe (of hustlers) of Lagos, these homegrown shows have us by the heartstrings.