Film + TV
03 April 2025
What to Watch in Southern Africa This Month
For OkayAfrica’s April TV and films guide, we have some reality television, some eye-catching documentaries, and a sci-fi feature film.
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Film + TV
01 April 2025
What to Watch in East Africa This April
This month’s streaming and film guide highlights exciting new releases from Uganda and Kenya, showcasing the latest must-watch films and series from East Africa.
Film + TV
28 March 2025
Kenya’s Jimmy Gathu Is Still Working, Still Evolving, And Still That Guy
For over 30 years, the Kenyan icon has shaped media, mentored stars, and stayed ahead of the curve. His latest role in Showmax’s “Chocolate Empire” proves he’s not done.
Film + TV
05 September 2024
What to Watch in Southern Africa This Month
This month, we have reality television, a law drama and a music concert, to get you into the zone.
Film + TV
14 August 2024
Angela Ruhinda on Making Her TV Debut, ‘Big Girl, Small World’
Three years after Binti broke ground for Tanzanian film on Netflix, Angela Ruhinda tackles her first TV writing gig about a plus-sized woman’s journey of self-discovery.
Film + TV
22 February 2023
Who are the 'Real Housewives of Nairobi?'
The ‘Real Housewives’ franchise turns to Nairobi, Kenya for a debut season, parading five of the country’s wealthiest women.
Film + TV
02 September 2022
These Documentaries Are Giving Afrobeats the Origin Story it Deserves
From Netflix’s ‘Afrobeats: The Backstory’ to Showmax’s ‘Journey to the Beats,’ Africans who were there are finally telling the true story of Afrobeats.
Arts + Culture
07 April 2022
What You Need To Know Before Watching 'The Real Housewives of Lagos'
Here is everything you need to know about Showmax's new show The Real Housewives of Lagos.
Sports
06 May 2021
Season 2 of 'Life With Kelly Khumalo' Is Back
Much to the delight of fans, Kelly Khumalo recently announced that her wildly popular, SAFTA-nominated reality show Life With Kelly Khumalo will air from May 13.
Film + TV
01 February 2021
South African Animators Colour Outside of the Lines in New Documentary
Watch the new 25-minute documentary 'Also For Grownups: Emerging Voices In South African Animation' which is now available on Showmax.
Film + TV
13 January 2021
Showmax and CANAL+ Announce Their First Original African Series Set in Kenya
Nairobi based 'Crime & Justice' is the first example of the streaming platform's investment in African voices and stories.
News
27 August 2020
'Big Brother Naija' Becomes the Most Watched Live Entertainment on Showmax
According to Showmax, the collective hours streamed for this season of 'Big Brother Naija' alone add up to almost 30 years' worth of viewing.
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