Showmax Originals

Journey of the Beats is the untold story of Afrobeats. From the back streets of Lagos and Nigeria to global festivals, stadiums and even the Grammy Awards. New episodes on Showmax every Thursday.

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. New episodes on Mondays.

Get Mohale’s side of the story. Stream Mohale: On the Record on Showmax from 4 August 2022.

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.

Sibling rivalry and sweet revenge in Igiza, the new Showmax Original thriller set in Kenya. Now streaming, with new episodes weekly.

“Y’all gon know about me.” That’s the promise in Season 3 of Kelly Khumalo’s reality show. Binge S1-2 while you wait for Season 3, coming to Showmax on 5 July 2022.

South African superstar Somizi Mhlongo has always lived out his dreams – but in the past year, they have come crashing down. In this season, Somizi sets out to address the relationships and cultural obligations he’s neglected.

Lagos, it’s about to be a lituation! The Real Housewives of Lagos are here, with all episodes now streaming. The reunion drops on 1 and 8 July 2022.

The Real Housewives of Durban returns, with Londie London, Thobile Mseleku and Jojo Robinson joining four queens from S1. All episodes are now streaming.

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.

The Wife is a Showmax Original telenovela that follows the Zulu brothers, a formidable crime family, through the eyes of the women they marry. Seasons 1-2 are now ready to binge-watch.

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.

Even when their worlds crumble, they will always have each other. Single Kiasi is now available to binge-watch on Showmax.

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.

Follow gqom superstars Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha in the build-up to their traditional wedding.

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.

Secrets pushed down will rise to the surface in this psychological thriller series, now streaming.

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.

This African epic follows a fierce queen as she battles a world-ending prophecy to navigate her people through politics and endless wars.

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.