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All Showmax content to migrate to DStv stream by April 1

MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, has announced that the titles which defined Showmax will continue to be available to audiences on DStv Stream from 1 April 2026. A dedicated Showmax section within…

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Showmax originals ‘Adulting,’ ‘Youngins,’ and ‘Wura’ move to DStv Stream

Showmax has announced that it will be winding down its standalone service over the coming months, with fan-favourite Showmax Originals, including Adulting, Youngins, and Wura, set to find a new…

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No one is coming to save us. It’s up to us to build – Mo Abudu reacts to MultiChoice closing Showmax

I know many of you have heard the news about platforms like Showmax closing and have seen other streamers reduce their investment across the continent. Let me say this with…

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Super/Man, The ABC Killer, and more documentaries to binge-watch this July

From serial killers to superhero comebacks, these are the documentaries that hit the hardest. If you’re craving something real, gripping, intense, and unforgettable, this Showmax lineup delivers. Ranked by emotional…

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What To Watch on Showmax This July

It’s a new month, and with that, Showmax is stacking July with titles that’ll keep you glued all month long. From powerful true stories and moving romances to creepy thrillers and unexpected…

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Nollywood

Uzoamaka Power and Bucci Franklin Captivate with Honest Performances in Shaping Us

What happens when love, exhaustion, and unspoken pain collide in a Nigerian home? Shaping Us, now streaming on Showmax, answers this with a deeply human story, one that rests on…

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Iyanu becomes Number 1 Kids Series across Africa within six days

Iyanu has emerged as the number one kids’ series on Showmax across Africa, surpassing international kids’ series Knuckles, following its premiere on Friday, 13 June 2025. Since its African debut, the animated…

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Shaka iLembe S2 premieres June, Stream S1 Now on Showmax

Ahead of the much-anticipated second season of the epic South African series, Shaka iLembe, on Sunday, 15 June, on Africa Magic Epic on DStv and GOtv, fans in Nigeria have the perfect…

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9 Shows to Add to Your Watchlist on Showmax This May

Whether you’re in the mood for addictive reality tv shows, a gripping drama that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat, a comedy that’ll have you laughing out loud,…

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From Matriarch to Ruthless CEO: Showmax’s Wura Captivates with Lead Character of Contradictions

For three seasons and across a staggering 260 episodes, Showmax’s Wura has become a cultural phenomenon, captivating audiences with its intoxicating blend of jaw-dropping drama, high-stakes power play, and a…

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All Showmax content to migrate to DStv stream by April 1

Showmax originals ‘Adulting,’ ‘Youngins,’ and ‘Wura’ move to DStv Stream

No one is coming to save us. It’s up to us to build – Mo Abudu reacts to MultiChoice closing Showmax

Super/Man, The ABC Killer, and more documentaries to binge-watch this July

What To Watch on Showmax This July

Uzoamaka Power and Bucci Franklin Captivate with Honest Performances in Shaping Us

Iyanu becomes Number 1 Kids Series across Africa within six days

Shaka iLembe S2 premieres June, Stream S1 Now on Showmax

9 Shows to Add to Your Watchlist on Showmax This May

From Matriarch to Ruthless CEO: Showmax’s Wura Captivates with Lead Character of Contradictions

Afrika Bambaataa, Hip-Hop pioneer and Zulu Nation founder, dies at 67

Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West denied entry to UK

DJ Tunez and Burna Boy allegedly clash at Obi’s house

Ghana Music Awards: 4 Nigerian songs nominated for “African Song of the Year”

Celine Dion announces comeback shows amid battle with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS)

Oscars set 2027 and 2028 dates ahead of 100th edition in 2028

New Tumi, Raw Emotions: Sharon Rotimi steps in as Wura’s past Leaves fans shaken

Wura S4, Dividends, and other shows to stream this long holiday

AMVCA 2026: Nominees with back-to-back nominations in 2025 and 2026

From Lagos to Cairo to Kinshasa — AMVCA expands continental reach with inclusion of 2 new categories

Court orders Bill Cosby to pay $19M to former waitress in 1972 sexual assault case

Valerie Perrine, Oscar-nominated actress and ‘Superman’ star, dies at 82 after battle with Parkinson’s disease

Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star and Action icon, dies at 86

10 record-breaking moments at the 2026 Oscars

Full List: Sinners, Michael B. Jordan shine as Autumn Durald Arkapaw makes history at 2026 Oscars

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