The Real Housewives of Durban to premiere on Showmax on January 29

Grace MathekaJanuary 18, 2021

The Real Housewives of Durban (RHOD) is set to premiere on Showmax on 29th January 2021, with new episodes being available every Friday. RHOD is the 24th int...

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Monica Season 3 to premiere on Showmax on 21st January

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2021

Showmax has released the trailer of the third season of its popular drama series, Monica. The new season will premiere on Showmax on 21st January, 2021, after i...

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Showmax to produce its first Kenyan original TV show featuring Sarah Hassan & Alfred Munyua

Grace MathekaJanuary 13, 2021

Video on demand service, Showmax, has announced commencement of production on Crime & Justice, a gritty police and legal show set in Nairobi. The production...

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What to watch on Showmax this January

Grace MathekaJanuary 6, 2021

Video on demand service, Showmax, now presents new movies and brand new seasons and episodes of your favorite series. This January, spoil yourself and watch awa...

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Showmax Pro customers to get 25% off if they pay with Visa or Mastercard

Grace MathekaDecember 24, 2020

Showmax Kenya has announced that their subscribers will get 25% off Showmax Pro if they pay for their subscription using their Mastercard or Visa card. Showm...

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Here are the top 8 Kenyan productions on Showmax in 2020

Grace MathekaDecember 21, 2020

Video on demand service, Showmax, has released a list of its most watched line-up of Kenyan productions on its platform for the year 2020. Some of the Kenyan...

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Kenyan productions ‘Lusala’ & ‘Coerced Revenge’ to debut on Showmax on Dec 17

Grace MathekaDecember 16, 2020

Video on demand service, Showmax, has announced the debut of Mugambi Nthiga's short film Lusala on its platform this Thursday. Also landing on Showmax is Coerce...

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Telkom customers can now buy a special data bundle & get free Showmax Pro

Staff WriterNovember 3, 2020

Telkom Kenya has partnered with video on demand service, Showmax, to launch a special data bundle for customers to watch Showmax Pro. Telkom customers who buy a...

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How to pay for Showmax with M-Pesa & save 50%

Staff WriterOctober 7, 2020

Video on demand service, Showmax, has a wide array of content for its customers that includes both local and international TV shows and movies. It also has live...

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How Dstv customers can get a 50% discount on Showmax standard

Staff WriterSeptember 21, 2020

Video on demand service, Showmax, has announced that some customers of DStv will be able to able to add Showmax Standard to their bill at a 50% discount. If ...

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7 new movies you can watch on Showmax right now

Staff WriterSeptember 9, 2020

Video on demand service, Showmax, has a wide array of movies and TV shows that you can stream on demand on the platform. On the movies side, they have some n...

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Michaela Coel’s I May Destroy You TV show is now available on Showmax

Staff WriterAugust 28, 2020

I May Destroy You, the new BBC One/HBO drama executive produced, written and co-directed by British star Michaela Coel is now available on Showmax and 1Magic ev...

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African TV shows & movies you can watch on Showmax

Staff WriterAugust 27, 2020

Video streaming, Showmax, has a wide array of African content for your viewing pleasure and it includes shows and movies such as Joko Ya Hao, Sol Family and Big...

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Watch Sauti Sol’s reality show on Showmax plus other shows this August

Staff WriterAugust 1, 2020

Entertainment platform Showmax has announced new shows that will be available this August in Kenya on their video on demand service. The shows and movies inc...

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Showmax launches a sports livestreaming package, dubbed Showmax Pro, in Kenya and Nigeria

Staff WriterJuly 7, 2020

Video on demand service, Showmax, has announced that it has launched a new service dubbed Showmax Pro that will include  music channels, news, and live sport st...

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Insecure & Kenyan shows KIna & Kovu among new content on Showmax this April

Staff WriterApril 3, 2020

Video on demand service Showmax has added various shows and movies on its platform for the month of April for its customers viewing pleasure. Now that most p...

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Kenyans can now live stream news on Showmax

Staff WriterMarch 31, 2020

Video on demand service Showmax has added news live streaming on its platform in Kenya. Kenyans can now stream six live news channels on the platform. Showma...

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Stream the Arsenal vs West Ham United match on Showmax this weekend

Richard MureithiMarch 5, 2020

Video on demand platform, Showmax, has been streaming live sports on their platform in Kenya  since last year. This weekend, live sports on the platform include...

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Pay for Showmax by March 31 and get 2 months free

James WamathaiMarch 1, 2020

Video on demand service, Showmax, is now offering its customers in Kenya a special offer to access video content on its platform. New and existing customers ...

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Stream the Chelsea vs West Ham United match on Showmax this weekend

Richard MureithiNovember 29, 2019

Video on demand platform Showmax recently launched sports live streaming on its service. This weekend live sports on the platform include the Chelsea vs West Ha...

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Showmax redesigns their apps for a better customer experience

James WamathaiNovember 29, 2019

Showmax has announced that it has redesigned its apps and they now provide more functionality for its customers to offer a better experience. Showmax apps are a...

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Showmax now offers a Mobile Only package for just Ksh. 375 per month

James WamathaiNovember 4, 2019

Video on demand service Showmax has launched a Mobile Only package for just Ksh. 375 per month for its customers in Kenya. Using the mobile package, customers w...

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Stream Aston Villa vs Liverpool and more live sport on Showmax 

Richard MureithiOctober 31, 2019

In a first for video on demand platforms in Africa, Showmax is now streaming live sports. The video on demand service began piloting sports live-streaming in Ju...

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Safaricom home fibre customers to get free Showmax for a month

Staff WriterApril 8, 2019

Safaricom has partnered with Showmax to offer its Home Fibre customers one month unlimited access to the video on demand service for free. All Safaricom Hom...

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How to binge watch Game of Thrones on Showmax like a pro

Staff WriterMarch 1, 2019

Game of Thrones is without a doubt the most anticipated TV show of 2019. It is so popular with fans that it holds the record of being the Most pirated TV progra...

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Showmax is now available on the DStv Explora in Kenya

Richard MureithiDecember 18, 2018

DStv customers in Kenya can now be able to watch Showmax through their DStv Explore. For it to stream Showmax, the Explora has to be connected to the internet. ...

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The 7 best shows for kids on Showmax

Staff WriterDecember 14, 2018

It's the holidays and the kids are home. Keeping them busy at this time of the year is paramount and so interesting activities to keep them occupied are necessa...

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Here are all are the devices that you can watch Showmax on

Richard MureithiOctober 11, 2018

Showmax has made it very easy to enjoy their wide array of TV shows, movies and documentaries from just about any device. You can use a phone, tablet, smart TV ...

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6 awesome Kenyan TV shows you can watch on Showmax this October

Richard MureithiOctober 8, 2018

Showmax has gone above and beyond with their promise to include more Kenyan content on their platform. Kenyan shows on the internet TV service include The Real ...

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AMVCA 2018 winning movies & series that you can watch on Showmax

Makena Ndung'uSeptember 5, 2018

The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) has been kind to Kenyans over the years. Winners have included Kati Kati, Barbara Minishi, Zilizala, Elayne Oka...

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CEO Fridays: Patrick Mungai on the growth & evolution of Showmax in Kenya

Makena Ndung'uAugust 17, 2018

Showmax first launched in South Africa in August 2015. When they came to Kenya in 2016, they went out of their way to localise the service, making M-Pesa paymen...

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Best African documentaries you can watch on Showmax right now

Christine OdephJuly 20, 2018

Any die-hard documentary fan will tell you what you’re missing if you think documentaries are dull and boring. They’re heartbreaking, gripping, eye-opening and ...

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Zuku Fiber customers to get access to 3 months of Showmax for Ksh. 250

James WamathaiMay 15, 2018

Zuku Fiber customers can now get 3 months of Showmax for only Ksh. 250. The product called, Zuku plus Showmax, will only be accessible to current Zuku customers...

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10 movies & series to watch on Showmax this month

Lena AnyuoloMarch 6, 2018

If you're pining for something new to watch this month then you're in for a treat. And with the weather at the moment, it’s best to stay indoors and binge on so...

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Try these 3 hacks to save data when using Showmax

Lena AnyuoloFebruary 15, 2018

Data is expensive and the cost of buying bundles so that you can catch up on your favourite shows can be a huge turnoff. Here are some hacks to help you save on...

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10 series and movies that you need to watch on Showmax this February

Lena AnyuoloFebruary 13, 2018

If you haven't got a Showmax subscription, you are missing out on a lot. You will be spoilt for choice with the variety of shows on their platform and they keep...

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How to get Showmax for free with your DSTV Premium subscription

Lena AnyuoloDecember 19, 2017

Like an early Christmas present, Showmax is now included in your DSTV Premium subscription at zero cost. Here is how to activate Showmax on your DSTV Premium ac...

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5 Awesome shows that you can download on Showmax this December

Lena AnyuoloDecember 19, 2017

The month of December comes with a lot of travelling for most Kenyans either to their rural homes or to varied holiday destinations. An internet connection isn'...

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How to get a full year of Showmax for only Ksh. 1,000 with M-Pesa

James WamathaiNovember 30, 2017

Did you know that Showmax adds new series and movies every week? Just this month, subscribers have been treated to the launch of Secrets and Lies, Code Black, S...

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A chat with Denise Mwende, head of content acquisition at Showmax Kenya, on their future content

Lena AnyuoloNovember 13, 2017

Showmax has been around in Kenya for about a year now and since its launch, they have expanded their offering to include more local content and the latest and e...

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Buy these phones from Safaricom & get free Showmax access for a month

Lena AnyuoloOctober 25, 2017

As the festive season draws nearer, it seems the Showmax deals get sweeter. First there was the 3 month subscription to Showmax for the the affordable price of ...

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5 great new shows you can watch on Showmax this October

Lena AnyuoloOctober 2, 2017

October looks like it will be an exciting month on Showmax, especially since all 7 seasons of Game of Thrones will be available. Aside from Game of Thrones, the...

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