
Students get 40% off Showmax in Nigeria with Soundcity on Tour
Showmax has partnered with Soundcity, the Nigerian lifestyle and music channel, on a nationwide campus tour to offer students an affordable way to access Showmax.
If you're a student at one of the selected college and university campuses in Nigeria decided by Soundcity, you'll get a 40% discount when you subscribe to Showmax on campus. Plus, if you use your debit card to pay for the second month of Showmax, you'll get that month's subscription at 40% off too.
This means you'll pay just NN720 for your Showmax subscription for the first month (when you activate your Soundcity voucher on campus) and can enjoy a further 40% discount using your debit card details for the second month of your subscription, valid until September 2023.
Plus you will get an additional 1GB of free data when you watch three hours of your favourite shows on Showmax, and stand the chance of winning instant cash prizes up NN1 million through a raffle draw when you watch your shows on Showmax for two hours or more.
Frequently asked questions
1. In which universities will this offer be made available?
Selected university and college of technologies as decided by Soundcity.
2. How will I know if my university/college of technology is selected?
University/ college of technology campuses selected for the Soundcity on Tour will be announced on the official Soundcity’s social media pages.
3. What is the duration of the deal?
The deal started Tuesday, 13 June at Yaba College of Technology and will run till September 2023.
4. How will I access this deal?
Showmax sales agents and brand ambassadors will be on campus at the Showmax booth to sign up customers.
5. What are the steps that would need to be followed to take up the deal?
Students pay 720 naira on the spot at the university for a Showmax subscription.
Customers continue to enjoy 40% discount using their card details in the second month until September 2023 (Deal will be sent via email 5days before the end of the first month subscription)
6. What are the eligible payment options for this deal?
A recurring payment method, either with a credit or debit card, is required in the second month to enjoy this offer till September 2023.
7. What happens after the offer ends?
Customers can subscribe to other Showmax plans at the full price, starting from N1,200 mobile plan and above.
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