15 September 2022
5 reasons to watch High Currency on Showmax
Season 1 of Akwaaba Magic Original series High Currency is already 17 episodes in, and the buzz along with the ardent fanbase it has attracted is worthy of mention.
Director Kwabena Gyansah, High Currency revolves around the life of Naa Shika Hammond played by Nikki Samonas (Tanko Villa, Inspector Bediako), a star performer at Crystal Bank who goes through hell and high water to keep the cash flowing.
The Ghanaian drama series stars big names in the acting industry including Salma Mumin (Brazen), Bill Asamoah, Fred Amugi, Kobina Sam and Brihanna Kinte (Ghana Jollof).
Watch trailer for High Currency
Here are 5 reasons you should totally binge-watch High Currency if you are not doing so already.
Nikki Samonas brings her A-game to the role
Actress Nikki Samonas is not noted for many lead roles but she sure showed movie lovers what a lead character really looks like with her role as Naa Shika Hammond.
She plays her role as a banker so well that for a second you would think acting is a second profession. She deals her cards so well and it keeps her name in the mouths of her colleagues and Crystal Bank’s clients.
It is safe to say Nikki Samonas knocked the role out of the park. You would understand when you watch the first episode.
Competition between Naa and Efua
The rivalry between Nikki Samonas (Naa Shika) and Salma Mumin (Efua) in High Currency is everything to live and die for.
Whoever thought up the idea of pitting the two drama queens against each other definitely deserves a salary raise. Both Naa and Efua play their roles to perfection and bring out the beautiful theme of office rivalry and competition.
High Currency’s storyline is a masterpiece
It’s been a long time since series lovers got served with a storyline as good as High Currency’s. The drama series is packed with heightened experience of fun, suspense and blackmail. The storyline is relatable and relevant because it captures reality to its very core.
The drama is just too hot to handle
Each episode of High Currency comes with its own ‘wow’ moments from the side chick stalking the wife of her baby daddy to the rich married men falling over each other to get Naa Shika to look their way to bank tellers depositing loads of money to wrong accounts.
High Currency is shrouded in mystery
Fans of the High Currency are waiting with bated breath to find out the one behind the notes left on Naa’s windshield and at her home.
Awo is definitely up to something and you cannot help it but find yourself watching every episode to discover what exactly she has up her sleeves. What makes the feeling of mystery even more pulsating is the ongoing investigation involving all staff at Crystal Bank.
Watch High Currency on Showmax, with new episodes added weekly.
SA celebs open up about divorce on Untied
The action heats up on Empini
More Mzansi gold

Date My Family S1-12
Find your next bae based solely on the impression their family gives. That’s the format of Date My Family S1-12 on Showmax.

Laugh Africa Comedy Club
A high-energy celebration of stand-up, spotlighting the continent’s finest comedic talent and international guests, straight from the iconic Laugh Africa Comedy Festival.

Sorisha Naidoo on being an OG of The Real Housewives of Durban
Sorisha Naidoo reflects on her journey in The Real Housewives of Durban ahead of the highly anticipated Season 5 reunion, airing in two parts on Showmax, on 4 July and 11 July 2025.

Een Keer Om Die Son S1
Over the course of a year, the Van Wyks mourn the loss of a loved one and struggle with divorce, illness, forgiveness, high school and secrets as they heal and find each other again.