James Kombo speaks on developing Showmax’s steamy adult drama, 4Play
November 22, 2024
James Draka Kombo has been a prominent figure in the TV industry for the past 16 years. A former player for AFC Leopards, he has contributed to numerous renowned projects, including Sense 8, Sumu la…
New Drama Series, 4 Play, to Premiere on Showmax on 21 November 2024
November 14, 2024
The much-anticipated drama series 4 Play will debut on Showmax on 21 November 2024, bringing a bold and unapologetic look at contemporary life in Nairobi. Created by James Kombo of CJ3 Entertainment, 4 Play follows…
Showmax and Safaricom Partner to Offer Ksh 450 Discounted EPL Streaming Package
October 23, 2024
Showmax has teamed up with Safaricom for some exciting news for football fans. It is offering a discounted rate for streaming the English Premier League (on mobile) for only Ksh 450 per month. In addition…
Showmax Announces a New Police-Based Mockumentary Black & Blue
October 18, 2024
Showmax has announced the release of a new series, Black & Blue, an original police-based mockumentary series, premiering on 6 November. In a bold attempt to rebrand themselves and better appeal to the public, the…
Pay TV Subscriptions See Only a 0.1% Increase in Q1 2024
September 16, 2024
Recent data from the Communications Authority (CA) shows a slow growth in the number of TV subsscriptions in Kenya. The data covers the first 3 months ending March 2024 and show the total number of…
Subterranea, Kenya's First Sci-Fi Series, to Premiere on Showmax on 26 September
September 2, 2024
Kenyan director Likarion Wainaina directed Supa Modo, Kenya’s first-ever superhero film and most successful film ever, which won more than 50 international awards, including Best European Film For Children, European Children’s Film Association, 2019; Generation…
Showmax Releases First Trailer for True Crime Docu-Series 'Dark Side of Glory'
July 26, 2024
Showmax has just dropped the first trailers for Dark Side of Glory, a true crime documentary series that tells the stories behind shocking cases of murder in the world of sport. Dark Side of Glory is directed by…
Showmax to Live Stream all 51 UEFA Euro Games
May 30, 2024
Showmax has confirmed that it will live stream all 51 UEFA EURO games at no additional cost. Viewers will be able to enjoy the thrill and excitement of every match from the highly anticipated tournament…
JB Masanduku, Maurice Odumbe and more in new Showmax docuseries Nilichoma, coming on 28 May
May 17, 2024
As part of its diverse May launch slate in Kenya, African streamer Showmax has unveiled its first-ever Original docuseries in Kenya, Nilichoma, premiering on 28 May. The 10-part docuseries features well-known personalities in Kenya who received an…