
Showmax Nigeria celebrates the festive season with exclusive content
Showmax, a leading pan-African streaming platform, has announced the launch of its festive season campaign called Holiday Tree-Ts for You.
Starting this November, the campaign brings subscribers an exciting lineup of exclusive content, ranging from local series and international hit shows to live football from the Premier League and other family-friendly programming, making Showmax the ultimate streaming destination for holiday entertainment.

As the countdown to the festive season begins, Showmax is prepared to light up screens with beloved African stories, including Showmax Originals WURA S3, Princess on a Hill, Style Magnate, Cheta M and some Africa Magic favourites such as My Fairytale Wedding, Italo and Omera.
Also, on the list are high-stakes international thrillers from HBO are all episodes of The Penguin S1, weekly express episodes of Dune: Prophecy and Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist; the sixth biggest box office hit of 2024, Kung Fu Panda 4, and live football action from the Premier League.
This carefully curated lineup captures the holiday spirit, blending heartfelt storytelling with the adrenaline of live sports, ensuring viewers across Nigeria have access to a variety of entertainment options suited for all ages and preferences.
Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and Channels West Africa, MultiChoice Nigeria, shared her enthusiasm for this year’s holiday offering, saying: “We understand how important it is to create moments that bring people together during this special season. With Holiday Tree-Ts for You, we’re thrilled to offer our subscribers a diverse selection of content that reflects our commitment to celebrating the spirit of the holidays with local relevance and international flair. We want to create experiences that resonate with every viewer and make this festive season unforgettable.”
From heartfelt family dramas and reality TV favourites to thrilling sports moments, Showmax’s Holiday Tree-Ts will inspire joy, connection, and shared memories, ideal for cosy nights and festive gatherings alike.

In addition to series and movies, subscribers can enjoy live coverage of Premier League action available on the Showmax Premier League mobile-only plan. The festive season’s football lineup include Leicester City vs Chelsea and Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest on Saturday, 23 November; Manchester United vs Everton and Liverpool vs Manchester City on Sunday, 1 December; Arsenal vs Manchester United on Wednesday, 4 December; Tottenham vs Chelsea on Sunday, 8 December; and the highly anticipated Manchester City vs Manchester United derby on Sunday, 15 December.
Sign up today for Showmax to get started. Plans start from as low as N1 600 for a mobile-only plan and Showmax Premier League mobile plan goes for N3 200. Follow Showmax on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok to stay updated on more content coming this festive season.
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