If you are a Showmax subscriber in Nigeria, South Africa, or any other African nation, and you want to know what it is all about, you have clicked on the right tutorial. In this article, we’ll be breaking down all the details you need about Showmax, so you can appreciate what it offers you as a customer a lot more.
As you already know, Showmax is an internet-based subscription video-on-demand service (SVOD) that lets you watch your TV shows & movies anytime you want. This platform is a part of the MultiChoice Group; the same DStv owner with its engineering team based in the Czech Republic.
This service is home to both international and local content, and it was launched in South Africa on 19th August 2015 as a major competitor to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, Disney +, iTunes Store, Discovery Plus, VVVVID, Infinity TV, NOW TV, Crunchyroll, TV tubes – Free TV and movies, RaiPlay, Popcorn TV e.t.c. Users will have access to several TV series and entertaining content, and you only need a working smart TV, mobile device, PC, or tab.
Be aware that Showmax is available on various devices (5 in total); therefore, you’ll be able to enjoy the best entertainment while you’re in the house or when you’re on the go. All this and more makes the service stand out in this part of the world, and we’ll explain it in detail below. See All Showmax Subscription Packages, Channels & Prices (2021):
Showmax In Africa:
Showmax is available in 45 nations across the continent, and they are – Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, and Equatorial Guinea. Others include Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Reunion, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Showmax is available as a monthly subscription after a 2 weeks trial period (14 days trial), and pricing varies by country; plus it is available in different currencies.
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Showmax Packages:
1. Showmax “Standard” Plan:
Showmax‘s Standard offering grants you access to lots of shows and films, both international and local, to stream whenever you want.
2. Showmax Pro:
This is a new service available to African customers. It guarantees the already superb Showmax entertainment offering in addition to music channels, news, and live sports streaming from SuperSport. The live sport available on Showmax Pro are Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, PSL games, athletics, professional boxing, marathons, magazine shows, sports documentaries, and recent sporting highlights. Showmax Pro is even home to a selection of live news channels, including SABC News (South Africa only), Euro News, Africa News, and Newzroom Africa.
3. Showmax Mobile And Showmax Pro Mobile:
These packages are great if you would rather stream Showmax on one smartphone or tab. You’ll be getting the same amazing content for about half the price.
All Showmax Packages with Prices:
The Showmax pricing packages are not fixed, they differ for different countries. The site offers a 2 weeks free trial to new users after which it becomes usable with a monthly subscription.
Here are some of the pricing plans in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, and other African countries.
ShowMax & ShowMax Mobile Prices
Country |
ShowMax |
ShowMax Mobile |
| South Africa | ZAR 99 | ZAR 39 |
| Kenya | KSh 760 | KSh 300 |
| Nigeria | NGN 2900 | NGN 1200 |
| Ghana | GHC 45.99 | GHC 16.99 |
| Uganda | UGX 30,300 | UGX 11,499 |
| Rest of Africa | $7.99 | $2.99 |
ShowMax Pro & ShowMax Pro Mobile Prices
Country |
ShowMax Pro |
ShowMax Pro Mobile |
| South Africa | ZAR 449 | ZAR 225 |
| Kenya | KSh 2100 | KSh 1050 |
| Nigeria | NGN 6300 | NGN 3200 |
| Ghana | GHC 119.99 | GHC 59.99 |
| Uganda | UGX 67,200 | UGX 33,600 |
| Rest of Africa | $17.99 | $8.99 |
Movies On Showmax:
Showmax is home to lots of movies, and as of November 2020, the service is blessed with 1,550 of them, including Hollywood blockbusters like:
Popular Movies On Showmax
- Rambo- Last blood
- I am not a witch
- Harriet
- Galveston
- Knuckle City
- BookSmart
- On the basis of s3x
- Ma
- Five feet apart
- Anna
- Viceroy’s House
- The Addams Family
- Playing With Fire
- The train of salt and sugar
- Destroyer
- Bombshell
- Ben is Back
- After
- Star Trek Beyond
- Joko Ya Hao
Shows/Series On Showmax:
Showmax is also home to lots of TV series that will blow your mind consistently. Check them out:
Popular Series on Showmax
- Game of Thrones
- Noughts+Crosses
- Insecure
- Shades of Blue
- Silicon Valley
- Little Fires Everywhere
- True Detective
- Vikings
- Power
- Suits
- Empire
- The Good Fight
- Ambitions
- SuperStore
- Grey’s anatomy
- House
- You
- S3x and the City
- Mr. Robot
- Girls
- The young people
- This is Us
- Motherland
- Tali’s wedding diary
- The real housewives
- Farmer wants a wife
- Mr. Pickles
- Project Blue Book
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine
- Shuga
- Ready to love
- Jara
- Rig 45
- Burden of truth
- Die Byl
- Ballmastrz
- Mafanato
- Unmarried S2
- Pieces of Us S1-2
- Every woman has a story
- Line of duty S1-4
- LoveIsland UK S1-6
- Downton Abbey S1-6 and a lot more
Free Channels On Showmax:
Showmax is even home to lots of free channels that will dazzle you consistently without charging you a dime. Check them out:
- Mindset
- SABC News
- CNN International
- Sky News
- BBC World News
- Newzroom Afrika
- AlJazeera English
- Euronews
- Africanews.
Is WiFi Needed For Showmax?
Not really. Even if it is better to use the service over WiFi, it also works smoothly over a cellular network. In fact, users will be able to adjust the streaming quality to reduce data costs when they are not on an unrestricted data plan.
How Much Data Does Showmax Use Monthly?
Depending on how much content you’ll enjoy over the service, users can configure the quality in order to use fewer data. However, be aware that low stream content is always problematic.
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How Can I Get Showmax On My TV?
You can simply install the Showmax TV application on your LG or Samsung smart TVs or use devices like your DStv Explora, Xbox One, Apple TV, or Google Chromecast.
How Do I Download With Showmax?
- Search showmax.com on your browser and adhere to the instructions to sign in.
- Download Showmax App on your mobile device or tab for either iOS or Android.
- Launch the application and get yourself signed in with the right details.
- Set up your account by choosing the series that you would want to download.
- Tap “Download.” The download will start immediately.
- As soon as the download is done, you’ll be able to view it.
- If you battle problems with your storage capacity, adjustments can be made to the video quality to free space on your gadgets.
- Also, you can decrease the video quality from high quality, good quality, standard quality, or low quality to reduce data usage and space.
How Much Data Do I Need To Download?
The data consumption to download a clip varies according to the length and quality of the video of your choice. This simply means that a 30-minute long clip could take between 80MB to 500MB, depending on the clip you prefer. The quality of the clip can be decreased to reduce data consumption as well.
How Do I Watch Live TV Channels On Showmax?
In Nigeria, the following live TV channels are available:
- NTA International
- Silverbird TV
- Channels TV
- AIT.
If you pay for a Pro subscription in Nigeria, you can watch these local and international channels anytime you want:
- NTA International
- Silverbird TV
- Channels TV
- AIT
- NewZRoom Afrika
- Euronews
- AfricaNews
- Trace Urban
- Trace Gospel.
Other Showmax FAQs
Q- What live sport from SuperSport is available on Showmax Pro?
- Football- UEFA Euro 2020, English Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, FA Cup, UEFA Champions and Europa Leagues (SA only), Premier Soccer League, and more
- Olympics- Extensive LIVE coverage plus exclusive content
- Motorsport (not available in SA)- MotoGP, Dakar Rally, NASCAR Cup and more
- Tennis (not available in SA)- All Grand Slams and ATP Tour events
- Athletics- Diamond League, World Challenge League and more
- Running- Berlin, Boston, London, NYC, Soweto Marathons and more
- Cycling (not available in SA)- Tour De France, World Tour events and more
- Boxing- Selected IBF, WBA, WBO, WBC and African Boxing events
- Other- Triathlon, Gymnastics, and Squash
- Other (SA only)- Swimming, Extreme Sports, eSports, Basketball, Triathlon, Horse Racing, EFC, Netball, Hockey, and much more
This list is subject to change based on rights limitations from sporting bodies and events availability may vary from country to country. We are constantly adding new, exciting events to their catalog and will keep you updated.
Q: What devices does Showmax work on?
- Personal Computers – via web browsers
- Apple devices – iPhone, iPad, Apple TV
- Android devices – smartphones, tablets, media boxes with Android TV
- Smart TVs- please note that Showmax Pro is not supported on all smart TVs
- Gaming consoles
- DStv Explora
- Chromecast and AirPlay
Please note that application availability may vary from country to country. Features may differ between devices. Their “Mobile devices” plans will allow playback only on smartphones and tablets.
Q- How do I sign up?
- You can sign up and subscribe on the Showmax website.
Q- How does the 14-day free trial work?
Due to the nature of sport licensing Pro plans (where available) do not offer a free trial.
New subscribers to Showmax and Showmax Mobile plans who provide direct, recurring payment details (e.g. Credit Card, PayPal) will receive a free 14-day trial to try out the service.
You may cancel at any time, if not you will be billed automatically at the end of the trial period. Subscribers using a pre-paid payment method (e.g. Vouchers) will not receive a free trial. Subscribers who are paying through a partner may get a free trial depending on the partner’s offer.
Q- In which countries can I access Showmax?
Showmax and Showmax Pro plans are available in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Reunion, Rwanda, Saint Helena – Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Showmax for diaspora – offering the best South African and African content is available in- Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cayman Islands, Denmark, Falkland, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pitcairin, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
Showmax content may vary from country to country.
Q- Can I use Showmax on multiple devices?
Yes – “All devices” Showmax and Showmax Pro plans allow you to register up to five devices and watch on two devices at the same time.
However, the “Mobile devices” Showmax Mobile and Showmax Pro Mobile plans allow you to watch on one mobile device only. Your first registered device used for playback is counted as your single device. You can watch trailers as well as browse the content catalog on other devices, but playback will not be possible on a second device.
There you go; if you needed a tutorial that delivers all the information that describes Showmax in absolute detail, you’ve been served.
