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A journalist takes on a powerful organ trafficking syndicate to save his daughter.

The South African slate also includes two films and the third season of the popular steamy thriller 'Fatal Seduction.'

A talented young footballer is pulled back into the game he loves and a life he thought he had escaped.

Edwin Kairu, Lydia Matata, Hannington Juma, Gift Kyansimire and Wacuka Mungai each received development grants of up to KES 1.5 million.

Tosh Gitonga's 'Inside Job' selected as the opening film.

The South African version swaps a paper company for polony manufacturing.

A charming playboy's world is turned upside down when a mysterious curse transforms him into a woman.

Vanessa Okeyo and Tanzania’s Talie Gray are among those joining the new cast, Brian Kabugi elevated to a major role.

Five cities, eight housewives, one ultimate girls trip. The Showmax Original The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa brings together some of the most unforgettable women from across the continent for a...

StudioCanal unveils a first look at the anticipated new season of the South African series as filming wraps.

A sugarcane mogul has his eyes set on politics but when ghosts from his past resurface, his polished image begins to unravel.

She joins Gamel Apalayine (Ghana), Joladé Olusanya (Nigeria/UK) and Reem Morsi (Egypt/Canada).

The new season premieres in early 2026, casting currently underway.

Launched in 2022, Single Kiasi is the longest-running Showmax Original in Kenya.

Season 3 will chronicle the conclusion of Shaka’s reign in a saga of vision, glory, and betrayal.

The 13-part series is directed by Vincent Mbaya and Mkaiwawi Mwakaba.

The six-part series is directed by Omotoso, Matshepo Maja and Jono Hall, and produced by Quizzical Pictures.

It follows the tumultuous lives of two brothers who find themselves at a crossroads after a tragic accident.

It follows a teenage orphan who discovers her divine powers and her destiny to save the ancient kingdom of Yorubaland.

It follows an amenable wife who must free the parts of herself she’s long suppressed to fight a vengeful spirit.

The 'Rafiki' helmer is one of the directors of the eight episode series, which stars and is executive produced by Emmy winner Sterling K. Brown.

'Money Town is led by writer Tony Koros and producer Toni Kamau, while 'Mad Bounty and the Midnight Gun' is co-written by Talemwa Pius and Tusabe Ivan.

Makena Kahuha, Basil Mungai, Fridah Mumbe, Serah Wanjiru and more lead the new Kenyan franchise set to premiere in May.

Shaka iLembe S2 picks up as Shaka begins his reign as the new Zulu king.

Here's what watch on Showmax in Kenya in March 2025, from 'The Chocolate Empire S1' to 'It Ends with Us' to 'Gangs of London S3.'

Jimmi Gathu stars as a once-powerful businessman, newly released from prison, who runs a clandestine empire while trying to rebuild his life.

Likarion Wainaina, Mkaiwawi Mwakaba and June Ndinya are directing the new Kenyan edition, with Reuben Odanga and Enos Olik as producer and cinematographer respectively.

A powerful family must navigate secrets, betrayal, and power struggles after their patriarch's mysterious death.

Zawadie uncovers family secrets and is drawn into a world of crime by her boyfriend's dangerous double life.

It follows four men who, despite their chaotic personal lives, find friendship, love and perseverance in Nairobi’s concrete jungle.  

The Kenya Police enlists a civilian as an OCS of a pilot police station experimenting with new police reforms.

Helmed by multi-award-winning director Likarion Wainaina, known for 'Supa Modo'.

Susan, Sonal and Lisa exit The Real Housewives of Nairobi as three new housewives join the much-anticipated second season coming in May.

"We're throwing the girls into the deep end", 'Single Kiasi' director on S3

Here's what watch on Showmax in Kenya in February 2024, from new 21 African Originals like 'Red Ink' to 'Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning.'

Here's what to watch on Netflix in Kenya in February 2024, from Kenya's first military drama 'Mpakani' to 'Avatar: The Last Airbender.'

Set in futuristic Lagos, the original animated series follows a young girl and her best friend as they discover the secrets and dangers hidden in their different worlds.

From the makers of 'Shaka iLembe', this eight-part thriller follows a journalist-turned-publicist who is approached by an imprisoned serial killer to tell his story.

Here's what to watch on Netflix in Kenya in January 2024, from Kenya's 'The First Grader' and 'Mpakani' to Kevin Hart's action-comedy 'Lift'.

Here's what watch on Showmax in Kenya in January 2024, from 'The Good Doctor S6' to 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' to 'Savior Complex'.

South Africa's 'Spinners', Kenya's 'Shimoni', and Nigeria's 'Mami Wata' are among Sinema Focus critics' best African titles of the year.

Looking for new African movies and TV shows to watch as you wind down the year? Here is everything streaming in December 2023.

Everything to watch on Showmax in Kenya in December 2023, from first Showmax 2D animation 'Twende' to Kenyan Christmas feature 'A Merry X-Mess'.

Here's what to watch on Netflix in Kenya in December 2023, from 'Rebel Moon' to Kenyan feature 'Villains in the Metropolis' to Nigeria's 'Blood Vessel'.

The South African crime drama will return for season 2 in January 2024.

Here's what to watch on Netflix in Kenya in November 2023, from 'The Crown S6' to Kenyan feature 'An Instant Dad' to 'Sarafina'.

Here's what to watch on Showmax in Kenya in November 2023, from South African extreme motorsport drama 'Spinners' to 'Chucky S3'.

The new Kenyan series inspired by George Orwell's Animal Farm is set to premiere on Citizen TV's VOD platform Viu Sasa soon.

Set in a fictional East African city, the series is led by Junior Nyong'o as the titular Twende and June Gachui is his unlikely sidekick Nuru.

The dating reality series follows four South African women looking for a Nigerian man to date and hopefully marry.

Here's what to watch on Netflix in Kenya in October 2023, from Mike Flanagan's 'The Fall of House of Usher' to 'Pain Hustlers'.

Here's everything coming to Showmax in Kenya in October 2023, from 'Bae Beyond Borders' to 'Dungeons & Dragons'.

Lulu Hassan and Rashid Abdalla have landed two telenovela projects coming to Maisha Magic Plus in October 2023.

After a record-breaking first season, 'The Real Housewives of Lagos' returns to Showmax in September.

MultiChoice has today confirmed that the popular historical epic has been greenlit for a second season.

The new season of the Kenyan telenovela will leave a trail of fire according to showrunner Mkamzee Mwatela.

South African series 'Spinners' is the first African series ever selected in competition at Canneseries.

After a public humiliation, a wannabe influencer enrols in a small-town university where she aspires to regain her social status.

In the lawless border between Lesotho and KwaZulu-Natal, a cattle-farming Zulu family faces off against a cattle-raiding Basotho family.

Here's everything coming to Showmax in Kenya in August 2023, from 'The Best Man: The Final Chapters' to 'Based on a True Story'.

Here's everything new to watch on Netflix in Kenya in August 2023, from Gal Gadot's action thriller 'Heart of Stone' to Yoruba epic 'Jagun Jagun'.

Everything new on Showmax in Kenya in July 2023, from new Kenyan crime drama 'Faithless' to 'Big Brother Naija S8.'

Everything new on Netflix in Kenya in July 2023, from 'Fatal Seduction' to 'Supa Team 4' to 'Bird Box Barcelona.'

Four teenage girls become superheroes in a neo-futuristic Lusaka.

When four friends stumble upon the proceeds of a robbery, they are forced into a dilemma that challenges their values.

A married professor is pulled into a passionate affair with a younger man, leading to betrayal and tragedy.

Here's everything new to watch on Showmax in Kenya in June 2023, from 'The Woman King' to 'Nope' to 'The Idol' to 'Rosemary's Hitlist.'

Everything new on Netflix in Kenya in June 2023, from 'Extraction 2' to 'Black Mirror' season 6.

The upcoming Kenyan music drama series is helmed by Tosh Gitonga and is set to premiere on Netflix in 2023.

The South African epic is perhaps Africa's most ambitious TV project yet.

Gathegi will play a prominent role as Carl, an intense bureaucrat and loyalist of De Niro's former US President George Mullen.

Netflix releases explosive trailer for the second season of its African reality series 'Young, Famous & African.'

Here's everything new to watch on Netflix in Kenya in May 2023.

Here's everything new to watch on Showmax in Kenya in May 2023.

Set in the 1700s, the epic historical drama tells the story of the making of the iconic African King Shaka Zulu.

Vera Sidika, Minne Kariuki, Susan Kaittany, Sonal Maherali and Lisa Christoffersen are the lavish housewives in this latest African franchise.

The second season which has added some new faces promises more drama and dating escapades, and will premiere in 2023.

African streaming service Showmax, in partnership with NBCUniversal Formats, is bringing 'The Real Housewives' to Nairobi.

An emotive and thrilling new Swahili telenovela about a young woman caught between preserving ancient tradition and forging her own path.

A Nairobi event planner returns home to confront her past, and a mining company that threatens her home.

The series is currently in production, and in search of a new co-lead for Natalie Portman who's also the executive producer.

The slate includes Kenya’s first Christmas feature, a crime drama series, a high-stakes political thriller series, and a thriller series.

Carolyna Hutchings, Toyin Lawani, Chioma Ikokwu, Iyabo Ojo, Laura Ikeji and Mariam Timmer unveiled as 'The Real Housewives of Lagos.'

As popular Swahili telenovela 'Selina' comes to an end, 'Salem' is set to be M-Net's next premium telenovela in Kenya.

Lupita Nyong’o will voice Asha the Shame Wizard alongside other notable guest stars like Helen Mirren and Janelle Monae.

The Swahili telenovela which starred Sarah Hassan and Blessing Lung'aho has been the most popular telenovela in Kenya since premiere.

The Swahili telenovela which premiered in 2018 has become one of the most-watched shows in Kenya in the last 4 years.

The streamer unveiled its 2022 local originals slate at its first-event content showcase in Kenya held at The Social House in Nairobi.