BEL-AIR S2 | First on Showmax | 2 episodes on Mondays from 24 July Set in modern-day Los Angeles, Bel-Air re-imagines the beloved sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air through a new, dramatic take on Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As his two worlds collide, Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the…

YELLOWJACKETS S2 | First on Showmax | Stream the first episode, with more every Tuesday Yellowjackets follows a high school girls’ soccer team that survives a plane crash in the 90s. The Yellowjackets barely made it through summer, but now, as winter begins to bite, we’ll see if hunger and desperation turn into full-on psychosis. Meanwhile, 25 years later, each survivor must determine if the…

Loved by KOT, all episodes of Pepeta are now available to binge

With the finale airing today, all eight episodes of the Kenyan crime drama series Pepeta are now available to binge on Showmax. Based on a real-life story, Pepeta tells the story of Junior (played by Brahim Ouma), a talented young footballer caught between the world of crime and football. Intertwining with Junior’s story are a rich cast of characters whose arcs are just as important in…

What to watch on Showmax this December

THE WHITE LOTUS S2 | Binge from 12 December 2022 Season 2 of The White Lotus swaps Hawaii for Sicily, following a new group of vacationers jetting off to a different White Lotus resort.  Season 1 was the most awarded show at the 2022 Emmys, winning 10 awards, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Directing and Writing – and Supporting Actress for Jennifer Coolidge as Tanya – who…

Shelter Afrique target East African bourses, pension funds in USD 500mn housing bond

Buoyed by the successful local currency bond debut in Nigeria early this year, pan- African housing development financier Shelter Afrique is planning to tap into the East Africa capital markets and pension funds to finance affordable housing projects in the region.  Speaking in Nairobi, Shelter Afrique’s Ag. Managing Director Kingsley Muwowo disclosed that the Company was considering issuing…

Showmax unveils trailer for Kibera-set crime drama series Pepeta

Showmax has unveiled the first look teaser trailer and images for the upcoming crime drama series Pepeta, premiering on 24 November 2022. The sixth Showmax Original in Kenya, Pepeta is loosely based on the real-life story of Harun ‘Rio’ Wathari. The eight-part series captures the dreams and realities of the youth in Kibera, known for churning out top football players in the…

What Kenyans are watching on Showmax this November

THE WHITE LOTUS S2 | New episodes every Monday, first on Showmax The next chapter of The White Lotus swaps Hawaii for Sicily, following a new group of vacationers jetting off to a different White Lotus resort.  Season 1 was the most awarded show at the 2022 Emmys, winning 10 awards, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Directing and Writing – and Supporting Actress for Jennifer…

The best international movies to stream on Showmax this October

THE LOST CITY | Stream from 24 October Brilliant but reclusive author Loretta Sage (Oscar winner Sandra Bullock) has spent her career writing popular romance-adventure novels about exotic places. Her books’ handsome cover model Alan (People’s Choice winner Channing Tatum)  has dedicated his life to embodying the hero character, Dash.  While on tour promoting her new book, Loretta is kidnapped…