Your guide to Africa's original streaming service
Nigerian Idol S9 to stream on Showmax this April
Season 9 of the popular reality TV singing competition Nigerian Idol will be available to stream from 22 April on Showmax.
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How Tokyo Vice went back to the 90s
For Tokyo Vice, now streaming on Showmax, to recreate the story of an American journalist reporting on the yakuza, they had to visit Tokyo itself, then jump back in time to the 1990s.
5 power-ups in Power Book II: Ghost S3
Explore five reasons to binge the brand-new season of Power Book II: Ghost – from Noma, to Italy, to Tommy’s return.
Ten Pound Poms: scammed or saved?
The cast and writer of Ten Pound Poms talk about how over a million Brits paid just £10 each to move to Australia on the promise of a job, housing, and a sunshine life.
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Empini S1
Stream the Showmax Original drama series Empini from 23 May 2024.
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Original Sin: My Son The Killer
Original Sin: My Son The Killer follows the murder of Andrea Venter by Gerhard Jansen van Vuuren, who then went on the run from South Africa to Brazil.
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Tracking Thabo Bester
From the makers of Devilsdorp and the director of Convict Conman comes the true-crime documentary South Africa has been waiting for. Two episodes now streaming, and the remaining two episodes land on 22 March 2024 on Showmax.
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The Illuminated
The Showmax Original docuseries The Illuminated explores different religious movements in South Africa. Stream now, with new episodes every Wednesday.
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Koek S1
The crime comedy Koek, starring Cindy Swanepoel, now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Thursday.
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Ekhaya Backpackers S1
Stream the Showmax Original comedy series Ekhaya Backpackers, with new episodes every Thursday.
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Cheta M
Cheta M explores the love story between Adanna and Nnanna, young lovers who battle the spiritual and political forces in their way. Stream now, with new episodes Wednesday to Friday.
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Youngins S1
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins, with three new episodes every week.
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Flawsome S2 on the new Showmax
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Tony Hawk: Until The Wheels Fall Off
With never-before-seen footage and unprecedented access, follow the legend Tony Hawk’s personal life, career and relationship with skateboarding.
Tokyo Vice S1
In this powerful HBO crime thriller based on true events, a Western journalist working in Tokyo takes on one of the city’s most powerful crime bosses.
When We Were Bullies (2022)
A mind-boggling coincidence leads the filmmaker to track down his fifth-grade class and fifth-grade teacher to examine their memory of and complicity in a bullying incident 50 years ago.
House of the Dragon S2 coming to Showmax express from the US
Season 2 of HBO’s Emmy-winning series House of the Dragon will premiere on 17 June 2024, express from the US to Showmax.
Relive the drama of RHOAbuja
Where to watch The Real Housewives franchise online
Showmax is the home of drama-filled reality TV. Here are some of the titles from The Real Housewives franchise, giving viewers an inside look at the lives of some of the world’s wealthiest women from Durban to Abuja.
Explosive drama unleashed at The Real Housewives of Abuja Reunion Part 2
The Real Housewives of Abuja Reunion was filled with intense drama and surprising revelations. All episodes are now ready to binge-watch.
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The Real Housewives of Abuja Reunion Part 1: “I actually have some scores to settle”
With an absent Housewife and an unexpected guest, emotions fly high as The Real Housewives of Abuja come together for a drama-packed reunion.
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Akah Nnani to host The Real Housewives of Abuja reunion
The reunion of the hit reality series The Real Housewives of Abuja, hosted by media personality Akah Nnani, drops in two parts, landing on Showmax 26 May and 2 June 2023.
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Nigerian Idol S9 to stream on Showmax this April
Season 9 of the popular reality TV singing competition Nigerian Idol will be available to stream from 22 April on Showmax.
Made in NigeriaMust-watch AMVCA-nominated shows on Showmax
Stream AMVCA-nominated shows including Wura, The Real Housewives of Lagos S2 and more, now streaming on Showmax.
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Daro Umaigba, executive producer and director of Freemen, on telling African stories
Executive producer and director of Showmax Original Freemen, Daro Umaigba, talks about the importance of telling African stories.
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Showmax’s Freemen highlights the origin story of Nnewi’s most successful businessmen
The Showmax Original documentary Freemen highlights how Nnewi breeds successful businessmen like Dr Alex Chika Okafor and Dr Cosmas Maduka. All the episodes for Freemen are available to stream.
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