28 February 2025
Showmax’s Shikini Season offers streaming from as low as N1 000
Showmax, Africa’s leading streaming service, is making premium entertainment more accessible and affordable for Nigerians with its Showmax Shikini Season – a limited-time-only deal on its General Entertainment (GE) Mobile and All Devices plans.
From 28 February to 31 March 2025, new and returning subscribers can access Showmax GE Mobile for ₦1 000 instead of ₦1 600, while Showmax All Devices will be available for ₦2 000 instead of ₦3 500. This deal will offer customers the chance to enjoy the stories they love on Showmax mobile or multiple screens at the most budget-friendly price yet.
“We know that affordability is a key concern for many Nigerians, and we want to ensure that access to first-class streaming entertainment remains within reach,” says Tope Oshunkeye, Executive Head of Marketing, West Africa, MultiChoice Nigeria.
“Showmax Shikini Season is our way of ensuring more Nigerians can enjoy never been seen before content without breaking the bank. Whether you’re a new or returning subscriber, this is the perfect opportunity to dive into our diverse content library at an unbeatable price,” he added.
The deal follows Showmax’s one-year anniversary relaunch in partnership with Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Sky, which introduced a complete rebrand, an upgrade to Comcast’s Peacock platform, and a stronger content slate. Notably, Showmax recorded a 50% year-on-year increase in paying subscribers as of September 2024, reflecting MultiChoice’s continued investment in establishing it as Africa’s leading streaming platform.
This March, subscribers can enjoy an extensive catalogue of entertainment featuring Showmax Nigerian Originals including epic Yoruba series Between Worlds (premieres 6 March) and Kabiyesi, new episodes of Under the Influence and fan-favourite dramas Cheta M S2 and Wura S3. The local content slate also includes the record-breaking Season 3 of The Real Housewives of Lagos and other fresh Africa Magic series.
For lovers of top-tier international content, Showmax will be streaming Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire and Venom: The Last Dance and Despicable Me 4 (three of the 10 biggest blockbusters of 2024); It Ends With Us (Google’s sixth most searched movie of 2024) as well as Emmy nominees Gangs of London and The Righteous Gemstones. Also available on Showmax is Season 3 of the Emmy-winning series The White Lotus, plus Suits LA S1, Power Book II: Ghost, Love Island and Yellowjackets.
To take advantage of the Showmax Shikini Season deal, eligible customers can
- Visit www.showmax.com/deals
- Choose preferred plan:
- Showmax GE Mobile – ₦1 000
- Showmax GE All Devices – ₦2 000
- Sign up or log in to your Showmax account.
- Proceed to payment using your Mastercard or Visa card.
Customers can also purchase a voucher from Showmax sales agents across the country and from Baxi POS.
This limited-time-only deal is available from 28 February to 31 March 2025. For more information, visit www.showmax.com
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