Stream Showmax Tanzanian drama Jacob’s Daughters

Showmax continues to bring the best in original African storytelling with Jacob’s Daughters, a gripping Tanzanian family drama filled with love, betrayal, and unbreakable bonds. The 13-part series premiered on 23 January 2025, with new episodes on Thursdays. 

At the heart of Jacob’s Daughters is a tale of four half-sisters: Nuru, Nana, Caroline, and Candy. They are brought together by their father, Mr Jacob, but divided by decades of drama. The sisters are pulled into an emotional whirlwind of romantic entanglements, secrets, and struggles against their father’s complicated relationships.  

As conflicts intensify, the sisters find their unity tested when Mr Jacob falls for Diana, a charismatically divisive figure. Diana’s presence threatens not only their family bond but also the family’s stability, forcing the sisters to confront their past and fight for their future. 

Created by Leah Mwendamseke aka Lamata, the award-winning storyteller and director behind Big Surprise and Inside, Jacob’s Daughter promises to captivate viewers with its emotional depth, richly drawn characters, and relatable themes of love, loyalty, and resilience. 

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Why you should watch: 

• Dynamic characters: From Nuru’s fierce loyalty to Candy’s emotional vulnerability, each sister offers a unique perspective on the complexities of family life. 
• Unpredictable plotlines: With forbidden love, betrayal, and shocking revelations, Jacob’s Daughter keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. 
• Authentic African storytelling: A heartfelt exploration of modern relationships and traditional values. 

Jacob’s Daughters joins Showmax’s expanding line-up of critically acclaimed African content, cementing its place as the go-to platform for authentic, compelling stories from the continent. 

Stream Jacob’s Daughters exclusively on Showmax. New episodes every Thursday.