Entertainment
Writer Abigail Arunga dishes on finding her creative voice with the steamy Showmax Original, 4Play
Abigail Arunga has been a prominent figure in the Kenyan creative scene for the past 12 years. She is a versatile talent, known as a writer, author, editor, columnist, moderator, scriptwriter, social media manager, influencer, publicist, poet, copywriter, bookstore owner, quizmaster, podcaster, and MC. She is also deeply passionate about the arts, pop culture, current affairs, and […]
Tyler Mbaya, TikTok star Dance General and more feature in Take Me Home Season 2
Showmax has announced the highly anticipated return of hit reality dating show Take Me Home, with its 13-part second season premiering this January. Take Me Home Season 2 will again follow three young couples on the verge of breaking up who are thrown into a luxurious villa with their exes. Over an emotional rollercoaster of intimate dates, […]
Elsaphan Njora reflects playing Allan on 4Play
Many know Elsaphan Njora as the face behind iconic roles in Briefcase Inc, Lies That Bind, and Showmax’s 2D animated hit Twende. Moreover, Elsaphan’s standout role in Kati Kati earned him a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, cementing his name in African cinema. Aside from acting, he has […]
Producer Eugene Mbugua dishes out behind-the-scenes secrets on Showmax’s comedy roast show The Hot Seat
Eugene Mbugua, the visionary CEO of D&R Studios, has firmly established himself as a powerhouse in Kenya’s entertainment scene. At just 22, he broke new ground as the youngest producer to launch a TV show on national television with the premiere of Young Rich on K24. Since then, Eugene has become a prolific show creator and producer, […]
DSTV and GOtv introduce Open Windows for more content at Zero cost during the festive season
The festive season is here, and DStv is making it one to remember with exciting the Open Windows. Open Windows let you enjoy channels not normally on your package – at no extra charge during this festive period. So what is in store for viewers? On DSTV Football Fans, this one’s for you Starting Friday 13 December until […]
Terrence Creative, Andrew Kibe and more celebrities take The Hot Seat in Showmax’s latest comedy roast show
From the creators of 2022’s hit The Roast House comes another laughter-filled extravaganza, The Hot Seat, premiering this December on Showmax. Produced by D&R Studios (The Real Housewives of Nairobi), The Hot Seat promises razor-sharp wit, bold banter and unforgettable moments as some of Kenya’s biggest celebrities and media personalities face the heat. Show highlights From comedian Terrence Creative to […]
The 28 best series to stream on Showmax this festive season
Binge watch the following Showmax series this December and January. MY BRILLIANT FRIEND S4 | First on Showmax | Binge from Monday, 2 December Two lives. Forever intertwined. The fourth and final season of My Brilliant Friend brings us The Story of the Lost Child, the concluding chapter in Elena Ferrante’s best-selling Neapolitan Novels series, which follows the coming-of-age story of […]
The best reality shows to stream on Showmax in December and January
From local hits to African firsts and international , there’s no shortage of exciting content to keep reality TV fans hooked. This month, we’ve got Nairobi Bachelor bringing the drama, as well as the most controversial season of The Bachelor to binge-watch; plus, fire from Gordon Ramsay, farmers looking for love, and Africa’s most promising designers vying to win the […]
Celebrity couple Daddie Marto and Koku to host new Showmax reality dating show, Nairobi Bachelor
Love, drama, and romance are set to take centre stage this festive season as Showmax’s new dating show Nairobi Bachelor 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 […]
Civil War Movie Review: A Deep Dive into Human Voyeurism
If you were to mention the name Kevin Carter, few people would know who that is. But those that have an interest in photography would know him. You see, in 1994, Carter won the Pulitzer Prize for feature photography. That in itself was a great achievement on his part. However, the picture in question raised […]