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Showmax Closure Drives Positive Move to DStv Stream

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Showmax closure move sees content integrated into DStv Stream, preserving originals after the platform shuts down in April 2026

Media conglomerate MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, has announced that its streaming service Showmax will wind down operations, with its content transitioning into the DStv Stream platform as part of a broader consolidation of its digital entertainment offerings.

Also read: Showmax to premiere Nigerian animated series ‘Iyanu’ across 44 African countries

According to the company, Showmax titles will remain accessible to audiences from 1 April 2026 through a dedicated section within DStv Stream, ensuring continuity for viewers following the closure of the standalone service on 30 April 2026.

The transition is designed to preserve a curated library of acclaimed originals and fan favourite programmes.

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The Showmax closure move forms part of MultiChoice’s evolving strategy to unify on demand entertainment and live television within a single platform.

The company stated that DStv Stream will host both streaming content and live broadcasts, including sports, providing a comprehensive viewing experience for subscribers.

MultiChoice confirmed that Showmax content will be available across multiple subscription tiers, including Compact, Compact Plus and Premium packages.

The service will also remain accessible to streaming only users through the DStv Stream application, expanding availability across both satellite and digital audiences.

In a statement, the company explained that Showmax Originals and selected titles would be grouped within a dedicated Showmax section on DStv Stream.

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This structure is intended to maintain the identity of the brand’s most recognised productions while integrating them into a broader entertainment ecosystem.

Existing Showmax subscribers are set to be migrated automatically to DStv Stream on the Compact package.

These users will continue to access content at no additional cost until 31 May 2026, providing a transitional period as the platform phases out.

Kemi Omotosho, Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria, described the move as a reflection of the company’s long term commitment to streaming and audience driven viewing habits.

She noted that consolidating services into a single platform aligns with how modern viewers consume content across multiple formats.

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Omotosho also highlighted the role Showmax played in elevating African storytelling, citing productions such as WURA, Flawsome, Cheta M and The Real Housewives of Lagos.

These titles, developed through collaboration with local producers, contributed to establishing Showmax as a notable platform for original African content.

She emphasised that the company’s commitment to supporting African narratives remains unchanged, describing the transition as a continuation rather than a departure from its content strategy.

The integration into DStv Stream is expected to maintain visibility for these productions while positioning them within a more unified digital service.

Industry watchers view the Showmax closure move as a significant development in Africa’s streaming landscape, reflecting a growing trend toward platform consolidation and bundled content delivery.

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The success of the transition may ultimately depend on user adoption and how effectively DStv Stream retains Showmax’s established audience base.

As the April 2026 closure date approaches, attention will remain on how seamlessly the migration is executed and whether the integrated platform can sustain the momentum built by Showmax over the years.

Also read: Showmax unveils refreshed brand, expanded content lineup across Africa

The shift marks a notable moment in the evolution of streaming services across the continent, with implications for both consumers and content creators.

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Lizzy Anjorin Questions Court Order Over Priscilla Ojo’s Son

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Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.

Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.

The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.

“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.

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Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.

Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.

The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.

The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.

An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.

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Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.

Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.

The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.

The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.

In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.

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BBNaija Kess Says Big Brother Makes Life Harder

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Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.

“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.

The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.

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Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.

His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.

Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.

However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.

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Damilola Oni Suffers Backlash at Mama Deola Movie Premiere

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Nigerian actress Damilola Oni has come under heavy fire across social media over her controversial outfit at the star-studded Mama Deola movie premiere (more…)

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