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Hosts Daddie Marto and Koku delve into modern dating and Kenya’s new reality show, Nairobi Bachelor
Daddie Marto and Koku, a prominent power couple, are celebrated names in the entertainment industry. Daddie, a renowned MC, actor, and content creator, has appeared in popular shows like Sue na Johnnie and Showmax’s County 49. Koku, who began her career in engineering, found her way into content creation, inspired by her husband’s love for storytelling. Together for more than…
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Celebrity couple Daddie Marto and Koku Lwanga to host new Showmax reality dating show
Love, drama, and romance are set to take centre stage this festive season as Showmax’s new dating show Nairobi Bachelor (Trailer) debuts on 6 December 2024. Hosted by the dynamic celebrity couple Daddie Marto (Sue na Jonnie) and Koku Lwanga, this 13-part series promises to bring a fresh and captivating twist to the dating show genre. Nairobi Bachelor follows the journey of…
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Nine best series to stream on Showmax this August, from S3 of Industry to Fargo S5
EMMY NOMINEES GALORE | Binge now Last year, Showmax had ALL the drama winners at the Emmy Awards, thanks to Succession S4, The Last of Us S1 and The White Lotus S2. This year, by the end of August, Showmax will be streaming 21 nominees, up for a combined 75 Emmys – with more nominees on the way. The most…
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Showmax unveils robust content slate ahead of its February relaunch
Showmax is relaunching in February 2024 with a brand-new look, new app, and entirely new product suite. This comes after the announcement of the partnership between MultiChoice and international media heavyweight Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Sky last year. In February, the streamer will be releasing a record 21 Showmax Originals from four African countries, a revamped international content slate, and the…
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The best movies to watch on Showmax this December
Ready for your December movie binge? Here are some new additions on Showmax to add to your watchlist. FAST X | First on Showmax | The end of the road begins in Fast X, which was the #1 international box office opening of 2023. Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his family have outsmarted,…
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How Eric Musyoka brought gengetone and rhumba to Showmax animation Twende
Eric Musyoka has made a name for himself not only in the Kenyan music industry but also in the film and TV industry. The legendary music producer and industry pioneer has worked with artists like Ukoo Flani Mau Mau, P-Unit, Kleptomaniax, Bamzigi, Wyre, Sauti Sol, Just A Band and more. He has also worked on some of Kenya’s top films…
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Best international series to watch on Showmax this August
Here are the best shows to stream on Showmax this August. We’re particularly excited to watch The Best Man: The Final Chapters, being a fan of the cult-classic franchise that birthed the series. BASED ON A TRUE STORY | Two episodes on Mondays at 9:30pm from 7 August Based on a True Story is the gripping tale of a realtor, a former tennis…
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Showmax calls for pitches for 10 live action films from first-time African filmmakers
On the opening day of The Joburg Film Festival, Showmax released an open commissioning brief to the African film industry calling for pitches for a slate of 10 live action films. The African streamer has won the South African Film and Television Awards’ Made-for-TV Movie Award for two years in a row, first with Loving Thokoza and then with Boxing Day, the first…
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Single Kiasi S2 Premieres on Showmax on 19 January 2023
Showmax is starting the New Year with a bang as it unveils a first-look teaser and key art for the highly-anticipated second season of Kenyan drama series Single Kiasi. Single Kiasi season 2 will premiere on 16 January 2023, taking over the Thursday slot from the crime drama Pepeta which ends on 12 January after eight episodes. Directed by Insignia…
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New reality, series & movies to watch on Showmax this July
Here are some 9 best international series to watch on Showmax Kenya this July From Young Rock to A Black Lady Sketch Show to Normal People, stream the 9 best international series on Showmax this July A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW S2 | Binge nowIn May, HBO announced that A Black Lady Sketch Show has been renewed for a third season. “Making A Black Lady Sketch Show is a dream come true,” says creator and…
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The Nevers, “HBO’s next great fantasy series”, debuts on Showmax
The Nevers, hailed by The Los Angeles Times as “HBO’s next great fantasy series,” is now streaming on Showmax, with two episodes available to watch now and a new episode coming every Monday. Billed as “The Magicians meets Bridgerton” by Refinery29, The Nevers drew over 1.4 million viewers to its premiere, the best-ever debut for an original series on HBO…
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