21 August 2018
WATCH: Catherine Kamau on being the ghetto girl in Sue na Jonnie
Watch Catherine Kamau aka Kate Actress talk about creating the award-winning comedy Sue na Jonnie, her onscreen romance with Jonnie, why she is her biggest critic and how it feels to be married to the director.
Original African stories by local talent
The Hot Seat S1
The Hot Seat promises bold banter as some of Kenya’s biggest celebrities face the heat. Stream from 10 December, with new episodes weekly.
Nairobi Bachelor S1
Nairobi Bachelor follows the journey of young bachelors and singletons on a quest to find their perfect match. Stream from 6 December, with new episodes every week.
Spooksoeker S1
When Warno Alberts turns 15, he suddenly becomes aware of ghosts in his dorpie – and it’s now his job to banish them. Stream on Showmax from 5 December.
4Play
4Play follows four men who, despite their chaotic personal lives, find friendship, love and perseverance in Nairobi’s concrete jungle. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.
Die Tollie & Manila Show
A bold talk show where SA celebs join drag queens Tollie Parton and Manila von Teez for an evening of conversation and games… in drag. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday.
The Station Strangler
The Station Strangler is a true-crime documentary investigating the serial killer who is believed to have killed 21 young boys and one adult from the late 80s to the mid-90s on the Cape Flats. Now available to stream.
Black & Blue S1
Black & Blue, a Showmax Original police-based mockumentary series, now streaming, with new episode every Wednesday.
Ubuthe Uzobuya
Ubuthe Uzobuya delves into the lives of couples torn apart when one partner abruptly disappears without explanation. Stream now, with new episodes every Tuesday.
Youngins S2, now on Showmax
Soft Life, now streaming on Showmax
More Mzansi gold
Kadia Banyini on his breakthrough role as Mazambane in Youngins
Kadia Banyini reflects on his breakthrough role as Mazambane in teen drama Youngins, now streaming on Showmax. Catch new episodes every Friday.
6 strong female leads in Showmax Originals in 2024
Stream these must-see Showmax Originals that highlight strong female leads who are bold and fiercely brilliant, now streaming on Showmax.
Soft Life Season 1 opens with secrets, scandals and sacrifices
Showmax Original Soft Life kicks off as Owami celebrates her 23rd birthday and gets invited to a NubiaBlaq launch party as a potential “brand ambassador”. Catch new episodes on Mondays on Showmax.
Zizipho Buti on her role in Showmax Original Soft Life
Zizipho Buti talks about her most challenging yet most rewarding role as Owami in Soft Life, now streaming on Showmax.