19 July 2023

Is Wura on a break?

The first Showmax Original telenovela in Nigeria, Wura, follows ruthless mining CEO Wura Adeleke and the citizens of the Iperindo community. The 100th episode dropped in July 2023, marking the end of Season 1.

Relive all the suspense, melodrama and intertwined-story moments of by binge-watching the entire first season on Showmax.

Watch Wura teasers online

The telenovela is the number 1 most-watched drama series on Showmax in Nigeria and continues to chart on Showmax’s Top 20 most-watched list of all titles in Nigeria. The 100th episode is a significant landmark for the series that earned the lead actor and titular character, Scarlet Gomez, a nomination for Best Actress in a Drama at the 2023 AMVCAs.

When will Wura Season 2 come to Showmax?

Wura Season 2 will launch on 4 December 2023, with new episodes landing every Monday to Thursday.

What to watch while you wait for Wura Season 2

All episodes of South African telenovela The Wife are available to binge-watch on Showmax – there are three full seasons to enjoy!

Kenyan telenovela Second Family is back for Season 2 and is available to binge-watch. You can start at episode 1 today and could catch up with all the drama, twists, turns and love triangles by the time new episodes are streaming again.

Showmax also has all episodes of South African 1Magic telenovela The River, currently in its sixth season, with new episodes dropping on weekdays. Like Wura, The River centres on a woman who owns and runs a mining company – if you think Wura Adeleke pulls some ruthless moves, wait until you see what Lindiwe in The River is capable of!

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