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The Real Housewives of Nairobi

The Real Housewives of Nairobi

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

Wura

Wura

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

The Real Housewives of Abuja

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 S3

The Real Housewives of Durban S3

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.

DAM

DAM

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.

Single Kiasi S1-2

Single Kiasi S1-2

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

Donkerbos

Donkerbos

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

Crime and Justice Lagos

Crime and Justice Lagos

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

My Perfect Funeral

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

The Wife

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

This Body Works For Me

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

Pepeta

Pepeta

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

Tali’s Joburg Diary

Tali’s Joburg Diary

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.

Flawsome

Flawsome

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

Blood Psalms

Blood Psalms

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

Diiche

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.

Steinheist

Steinheist

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.

Uthando Lodumo

Uthando Lodumo

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

County 49

County 49

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

Big Brother Naija S7

Big Brother Naija S7

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

Life With Kelly Khumalo S1-3

Life With Kelly Khumalo S1-3

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

Igiza

Igiza

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

Journey of the Beats

Journey of the Beats

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.

The Real Housewives of Lagos

The Real Housewives of Lagos

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!

Kyallo Kulture

Kyallo Kulture

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.

Mohale: On the Record 

Mohale: On the Record 

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

Pulse

Pulse

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.

Living the Dream with Somizi

Living the Dream with Somizi

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.

The Real Housewives of Durban Season 2

The Real Housewives of Durban Season 2

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.

ENO

ENO

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

Troukoors (Wedding Fever) Season 1-2

Troukoors (Wedding Fever) Season 1-2

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

Sex in Afrikaans

Sex in Afrikaans

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.

Crime and Justice

Crime and Justice

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

Baba Twins

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.

Famous

Famous

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

Ghana Jollof

Ghana Jollof

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

Temptation Island South Africa

Temptation Island South Africa

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

Devilsdorp

Devilsdorp

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

Tali’s Baby Diary

Tali’s Baby Diary

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

Skemerdans

Skemerdans

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.

The Real Housewives of Durban S1

The Real Housewives of Durban S1

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

I Am LAYCON

I Am LAYCON

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

Tali’s Wedding Diary

Tali’s Wedding Diary

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.

Rogue

Rogue

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

Lebo M – Coming Home

Lebo M – Coming Home

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

Rage

Rage

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

Somizi & Mohale: The Union

Somizi & Mohale: The Union

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

Lockdown S5

Lockdown S5

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.

Grassroots

Grassroots

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.

The Girl From St Agnes

The Girl From St Agnes

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

Trippin With Skhumba

Trippin With Skhumba

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

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