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Power star Omari Hardwick (aka Ghost) visited us as he wrapped up his Kenya tour, and we had a fireside chat, where he shared insights with local filmmakers and actors. Attendees also got a first look at our new Showmax Original, The Chocolate Empire🍫 📺 Stream Power Book II: Ghost and The Chocolate Empire on Showmax: 👻https://shw.mx/4igCU4j 🍫https://shw.mx/4ilDNbG

🎬 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 🌍 In the ever-evolving world of storytelling, staying fresh is everything. Just ask The White Lotus creator, Mike White. With each season of the Emmy-winning series, White reinvents the narrative—shifting locations, expanding themes, and embracing new creative challenges. Season 1 explored privilege, Season 2 delved into power and desire, and now, Season 3 takes us to Thailand 🇹🇭, tackling spirituality and existential questions. His approach? “For the show to feel fresh, it needs to either expand or shift or change.” For upcoming African filmmakers and actors, White’s journey is a masterclass in adaptability. Whether it’s shifting genres, embracing new landscapes, or even drawing inspiration from unexpected moments (like a nebuliser-induced fever dream that led to White's idea for this entire season’s storyline 😳), the key is to evolve. As African productions continue to make waves 🌊 on the global stage, what’s your next creative leap? Catch The White Lotus Season 3 on Showmax, with new episodes every Monday. https://shw.mx/3Fa1Vzm #Showmax #TheWhiteLotus #filmmaking

🎬 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬, 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐚, 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! The #JoburgFilmFestival2025 was a celebration of bold storytelling, and Showmax was right at the heart of it with eight original movies. The Showmax Showcase led the charge, spotlighting five incredible films from a new wave of filmmakers shaking up African cinema. One of the standouts? Kites—a story of young friends, one unforgettable night, and a twist that changed everything. Kites premiered on 15 March 2025 at Theatre-in-the-Square at Nelson Mandela Square, and the energy was electric! Check out the pics from the event. 📸 #ShowmaxShowcase #KitesMovie #JFF2025 #AfricanCinema

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈: 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐎𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 In Under the Influence, Dante Okere's Folarin is the kind of influencer who thrives on status—until someone threatens to take his spot. As Dami (Iremide Adeoye) rises, Folarin's dominance starts to slip, and his once carefully curated world becomes harder to control. 👀 For Dante, stepping into the role of a stylish yet ruthless antagonist was an opportunity he'd been waiting for. "Playing the villain is very enticing," he says. But Folarin's downfall isn't just about power—it's about the moment when social media clout stops translating into real-world influence. "Folarin, from the character, just felt too comfortable. He felt untouchable," says Dante. "So, I think fame got into his head... Folarin is a bad guy – you’re going to hate him." Read more from our chat with Dante about his character's troubles: https://shw.mx/43xSaVC With influencer culture evolving, Under the Influence highlights the shifting dynamics of digital fame, where perception can change in an instant. And as brands and platforms navigate this space, the show offers a timely look at the fragility of online reputations. 🤳🏿 Episodes 1-5 are now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Friday. 🔗 Watch now: https://shw.mx/4hhNNBk #ShowmaxOriginal #UnderTheInfluence

From 28 February to 31 March, new and returning Showmax subscribers can grab a Shikini deal on two of our most popular plans: 📱 Showmax GE Mobile – now just ₦1 000 (was ₦1 600) 📺 Showmax GE All Devices – now just ₦2 000 (was ₦3 500) There's something for everyone to stream: 🎭 Nigerian Originals like Between Worlds, Kabiyesi, Cheta M S2, and The Real Housewives of Lagos S3 🌍 Blockbusters like Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire, Venom: The Last Dance and Despicable Me 4 📺 Binge-worthy international hits, including Gangs of London, Suits LA, and The White Lotus S3 Want in? Visit https://shw.mx/43qSiWU to grab this limited-time offer. #ShowmaxShikiniSeason #Showmax

𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬. 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞. Ramz wanted to be a hero—until he accidentally became one. But even accidental heroes attract real villains. #Sterring had its big premiere on Wednesday at Theatre-in-the-Square, Nelson Mandela Square, as part of #JoburgFilmFestival2025. Now, the countdown begins! See pics from the premiere and get ready—Sterring starts streaming exclusively on Showmax on 13 June. #Showmax #JFF2025 #Sterring

📢 𝐆𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥, 𝐆𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐥: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐦𝐚𝐱’𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐦 Yesterday at the Joburg Film Festival, Showmax took the stage to unpack how local content is driving our subscriber growth. On Day 1 of #JFF2025, Tracy-Ann van Rooyen, Tebogo Matlawa, and Thembalethu Mfebe joined the panel Going Local, Going Viral: The Key to Showmax’s Subscriber Boom, moderated by Kabelo Ngakane. From Youngins and Wyfie to Adulting, Outlaws, and Beulah, Showmax has mastered the art of capturing audiences—especially the youth market—where many streamers have struggled. The conversation explored what makes local stories resonate, how audiences engage with streaming platforms, and what it takes to sustain momentum in an increasingly competitive space. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 🎯 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐬 – South African audiences crave stories that reflect their realities. 📊 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲– Understanding viewer habits shapes the stories we tell. 🌍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭– When done right, local stories travel far. As we continue pushing boundaries, one thing is clear: local content isn’t just thriving—it’s leading. What do you think makes local content go viral? Let’s discuss.👇 #Showmax #Streaming #LocalContent #JFF2025

The second instalment of Steinheist, Showmax’s record-breaking documentary, unpacks the aftermath of the Steinhoff scandal. This crisis wiped R200 billion off the JSE and left South African pensioners, fund managers, and regulators scrambling for answers. With exclusive interviews from top financial experts, regulators, and investigative journalists—including SA Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago and FSCA market abuse head Alex Pascoe—episodes 4 and 5 track the slow but steady progress of accountability. From insider trading prosecutions to asset seizures and international convictions, the fallout is still unfolding. As accountant Khaya Sithole warns in the documentary, “We didn’t see this one coming. That means we probably can’t see the next one coming unless we do things differently.” 📢 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐦𝐚𝐱 📅 Episodes 4 & 5 premiere on Showmax on 20 March 2025. 🔗 Watch the trailer and stream the first three episodes now. https://shw.mx/4byGcNr #Steinheist #WatchShowmax #ShowmaxOriginals

We couldn't have said it better! #IWD2025

𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐢 𝐍𝐨𝐤𝐰𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐓 Great acting isn’t just about memorising lines—it’s about becoming the character. For Kanyi Nokwe, playing Lady T in the Showmax Original Soft Life was all about pulling from real experiences to make the character feel real. 💡 “When you are cast in a role, you naturally start to create that character by finding aspects of them that are hidden aspects of yourself,” she says. Despite Lady T being far from who she is in real life, Kanyi found ways to connect with her. Growing up in Johannesburg, she witnessed the realities of sex work and club culture firsthand. She didn’t have to rely on second-hand stories—she had seen it herself. That lived experience shaped how she portrayed Lady T’s strength, control, and ability to navigate a world built on discretion. Kanyi believes every role has a piece of the actor inside it. “I am never afraid to explore my darkness and find ways to safely channel it into storytelling. That, in itself, is a form of authenticity,” she explains. For actors, the lesson is clear: Your experiences—both light and dark—can bring truth to any character. ✨ How do you find the truth in your roles? Watch Soft Life now, streaming on Showmax. 💅🏿 https://shw.mx/3EH741r #ShowmaxOriginal #SoftLife