3 September 2019
Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B (2014)
Aaliyah Dana Haughton has been dead for almost 20 years and she’s still regarded as one of music’s most gifted and versatile performers. And that kind of legacy means one thing for entertainment: a made-for-TV biographical drama telling her rise from child prodigy to global superstar, followed by the fatal plane crash that took her life too early.
While you will not get insight into Aaliyah’s controversial underage marriage to R Kelly, or hear her original songs (neither Aaliyah’s family nor her record company endorsed this Lifetime movie), the film does allow us to relive one of R&B’s most tragic stories. Starring Alexandra Shipp as Aaliyah.
Untied, coming to Showmax
The Real Housewives of Durban S5, now streaming
More Mzansi gold
Nonku opens up about Untied, now streaming on Showmax
Nonku Williams spills the tea on why she agreed to be on the new Showmax Original talk show, Untied. Catch new episodes every Tuesday on Showmax, hosted by Relebogile Mabotja.
South African
Untied S1
An eye-opening reality talk show that follows beloved South African celebrities as they navigate the highs and lows of divorce. New episodes every Tuesday on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
Must-watch trailer: The ABC Killer, about serial killer Moses Sithole
Watch the chilling trailer for the Showmax twisty true-crime documentary The ABC Killer, about serial killer Moses Sithole. Premiering 22 July on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
Sparky Xulu channels real emotion as Zenzele in Empini Season 2
Sparky Xulu talks about his role as Zenzele in the Showmax Original series Empini S2, a role he says is shaped by personal loss. Catch new episodes every Tuesday on Showmax.
Made in South Africa