The festive season is all about connection and celebration. It’s a time when families gather to share laughter, delicious meals, and family gossip. No festive holiday gathering is complete without the aroma of smoky jollof rice, an array of chilled drinks, and, of course, the inevitable cousin who monopolizes the remote. But with Showmax, you don’t have to fight for control to enjoy the hottest local movies and series. With a vast collection of Showmax Originals at your fingertips, the season just got even better. Here are the must-watch Showmax Original series to make your festive season unforgettable
PRINCESS ON A HILL | NEW EPISODES ON THURSDAY
Princess on a Hill follows Zara, a reality show winner whose newfound fame thrusts her into the high-stakes corporate world. Tasked with saving the very company that catapulted her to stardom and facing off against a ruthless CEO, she must demonstrate her strength and integrity.
The series features an acclaimed cast, including Efa Iwara, Ireti Doyle, Femi Jacobs, Andrew Bunting, Mimi Chaka, and Norbert Young. Co-created by Abiola Sobo and Tolu Ajayi, with Chuka Ejorh and Shayo Oke-Sobo as executive producers, this compelling drama explores ambition, resilience, and integrity in a fiercely competitive world.
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WURA S3 | NEW EPISODES Every Monday and Tuesday
Greed, betrayal, and devastating secrets take center stage in Wura Season 3. As Wura’s empire begins to crumble, alliances are tested, and the Iperindo community descends into chaos. With explosive revelations about Tumi’s parentage and deadly confrontations, the stakes have never been higher, setting the stage for a catastrophic fallout.
Produced by Rogers Ofime, Wura Season 3 stars Scarlet Gomez (2023 AMVCA Best Actress in a Drama nominee), Yomi Fash-Lanso, Martha Ehinome, and more. The series has also been nominated for Best Writing in a TV Series and Best Scripted Series at the 2024 AMVCAs.
Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8SaJCAfagc
CHETAM S1| WATCH ALL EPISODES
Cheta M is an epic drama that tells the love story of Adanna and Nnanna, young lovers battling spiritual and political forces as tensions escalate between the kingdoms of Mgberi and Ajaani.
Starring rising talents Oluchi Amajuoyi and Kingsley Nwachukwu, alongside Nollywood veterans like Kalu Ikeagwu and Ruby Okezie, this gripping tale of love and resilience is now streaming in its entirety on Showmax.
The battle continues in Season 2 which will be available from January 2025 on Showmax.
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AGU | WATCH ALL EPISODES
Agu is a gripping six-part legal drama that delves into the intertwined lives of three central characters. Etim, a struggling lawyer with a troubled past; Pius, a traditional worshipper accused of murdering his friend Jonathan; and Victoria, an ambitious prosecuting counsel with a complicated history with Etim.
As Etim takes on Pius’s case to revive his faltering career, the trial unveils complex relationships, dark secrets, and a clash of belief systems.
The series stars Kanayo Kanayo, Nonso Odogwu, Ruby Okezie, Mofe Duncan, Ireti Doyle, Linda Ejiofor, and Miracle OP. Directed by AMVCA-winning Anis Halloway, Agu is now streaming all episodes on Showmax.
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DIICHE| WATCH ALL EPISODES
Set in Africa’s largest and most densely populated city, Crime and Justice Lagos follows the Serious and Special Crimes Unit (SSCU), led by Superintendent Kelechi ‘KC’ Farasin and Superintendent Danladi Dikko.
This gripping series delves into the operations of the fictional SSCU, under the leadership of its charismatic boss, Deputy Commissioner of Police Femi Biboye (William Benson). The elite team of detectives, spearheaded by Superintendent KC Farasin (Folu Storms) and Superintendent Danladi Dikko (Jammal Ibrahim), takes on high-stakes cases that reflect the complexities of life in Lagos.
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