Showmax Originals

The Real Housewives of Nairobi follows five influential women as they navigate their relationships and careers in Kenya. Starts 23 February.

Wura-Amoo Adeleke is the perfect wife, a loving mother of two, and the ruthless CEO of Frontline Gold Mine – and she has an empire to run. New episodes, Mondays to Thursdays.

The Real Housewives of Abuja are coming to Showmax. Welcome to the lives of Nigeria’s ultra-rich from 17 February, with new episodes every Friday. 

The Real Housewives of Durban is back for Season 3, with familiar favourites and fabulous new divas, plus all the glitz and glam you love.

Secrets pushed down will rise to the surface in this psychological thriller series. S1 is ready to binge, with S2 coming on 16 February 2023.

Even when their worlds crumble, they will always have each other. New episodes of Season 2 of Single Kiasi are now dropping weekly.

A small South African town hides some chilling secrets in this twisty crime drama that’s already being called a “masterpiece”.

Set in Africa’s biggest city, Crime and Justice Lagos follows the Serious and Special Crimes Unit, led by Superintendent Kelechi ‘KC’ Farasin and Superintendent Danladi Dikko.

My Perfect Funeral is a 10-part docuseries that follows five families in Ghana preparing to bury their loved ones. New episodes every Thursday.

The Wife is a Showmax Original telenovela that follows the Zulu brothers and the women they marry. Binge S1-2 now, and stream new episodes of Season 3 every Thursday.

This Body Works For Me goes behind the scenes of South Africa’s thriving adult entertainment industry. New episodes weekly.

Set in Kibera, Pepeta is about the talented young footballer, Junior, and his coach, who are in the cross-hairs of an unforgiving cop.

After battling through Covid, Tali is at the end of her tether – and her credit. Les offers to bail them out on one condition: they must move to Joburg.

Showmax Nigerian Original Flawsome revolves around four friends, portrayed by Bisola Aiyeola, Ini Dima-Okojie, Sharon Ooja and Enado Odigie.

In Ancient Africa, the young Princess Zazi must save herself and her people from the end of the world. She faces warring tribes, angry gods – and her own father. Now streaming.

Diiche is an on-screen darling, but is she a murderer? When her fiancé is found dead, she must confront the secrets of her past. Diiche is a psychological thriller and the first Nigerian Original limited series from Showmax.

The biggest corporate scandal in South African history, the fall of Steinhoff led to a loss of R200 billion. Steinheist untangles the story: the investors who were taken in; the victims and the CEO, Markus Jooste, who’s still a free man.

Follow gqom superstars Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha as they lift the curtain on their busy lives. All episodes now streaming.

Welcome to Bwatele County, Kenya’s fictional 49th county and the nation’s breadbasket. All episodes now streaming.

Big Brother Naija Season 7 is here and Showmax has you covered. Watch BBNaija online or download the highlights to watch on your phone.

“Y’all gon know about me.” That’s the promise in Season 3 of Kelly Khumalo’s reality show, now streaming exclusively on Showmax.

Sibling rivalry and sweet revenge in Igiza, the new Showmax Original thriller set in Kenya. All 13 episodes now streaming.

Journey of the Beats is the untold story of Afrobeats. From the back streets of Lagos and Nigeria to global festivals, stadiums and the Grammys.

Lagos, it’s about to be a lituation! The Real Housewives of Lagos are here, with all episodes plus the explosive reunion now ready to binge!

In Kyallo Kulture, Betty Kyallo is one of Kenya’s most prominent media personalities, and her sisters, Mercy and Gloria Kyallo, are just as bold. All episodes now streaming.

Get Mohale’s side of the story. Stream Mohale: On the Record on Showmax now.

A group of video game developers become trapped in a real-world version of their own creation when they’re cornered in their high-rise office building by a madman who just wants to play.

South African superstar Somizi Mhlongo has always lived out his dreams – but in the past year, they have come crashing down. See how he dealt with everything life threw his way – all episodes now streaming.

New cast members Jojo Robinson, Londie London and Thobile Mseleku join returning cast Annie, Nonku, LaConco and Sorisha on The Real Housewives of Durban Season 2.

A mother’s dream becomes a daughter’s nightmare in this Ghanaian drama series. All episodes now streaming.

A wedding planner searches for the perfect man and the perfect big day in Troukoors (Wedding Fever), Showmax’s first Original romcom.

Are Afrikaans people really conservative when it comes to sex? Through candid interviews with couples, singles and people in the sex industry, this show explores what’s acceptable and what’s taboo after dark.

Sarah Hassan and Alfred Munyua are back for a new season of the police procedural drama series, Crime and Justice. This time, the stakes are deadly. All episodes are ready to binge.

Baba Twins is the first Showmax Original film in Kenya. It is a coming-of-age comedy-drama from Njoro wa Uba producer Lucy Mwangi.

In the music industry in Kenya, fame equals success. Some will do whatever it takes. Famous is first and only on Showmax.

Ghana Jollof is the first Showmax Original comedy series in West Africa and is shot in Lagos and Accra.

Would your relationship survive the ultimate test? Watch Temptation Island South Africa now.

Devilsdorp, the first Showmax Original true-crime docu-series, about the Krugersdorp Killings between 2012 and 2016, is now ready to binge.

What is happeninnnggg? Tali Babes is back – and this time, she’s pregnant!

In this Cape Flats neo-noir, the owner of a jazz club is murdered, leading to a deadly power struggle. Binge all 13 episodes now.

Meet the eThekwini queens of the first season of The Real Housewives of Durban. Binge all the episodes plus the reunion now.

The lights shine on an icon as BBNaija winner Laycon takes you behind the scenes.

Tali’s engaged – and nothing about her wedding is going to be basic. Go on the rollercoaster of her planning in this hilarious comedy series.

Megan Fox stars as a mercenary leading a team trapped between merciless militants and a killer lioness.

Follow legendary musician Lebo M as he reunites his family on South African shores and rediscovers his roots.

The first Showmax horror movie is a terrifying, suspense-filled tale about end of school celebrations that go horribly wrong.

Watch Mzansi’s most glamorous couple walk down the aisle and all the drama that led to their big day.

Season 5 of South Africa’s favourite prison drama is full of drama and intrigue. All previous seasons of Lockdown are also available to stream.

Two boys from feuding rural families must overcome generations of hate and learn to work together at a prestigious school. An original series brought to you by Showmax and 1Magic.

An eight-part murder mystery series set in a prestigious all-girls boarding school in KZN. A Showmax Original.

Buckle up for Trippin With Skhumba, featuring 7 comedians, 1 caracara and a truckload of LOLs. A Showmax Original reality series.