By our Reporter
MultiChoice has discontinued Showmax and migrated its content to DStv Stream.
In a statement on Friday, ID Africa, a marketing and media company, said while the platform has shut down, many of its popular titles remain available to viewers.
“The curtain may have closed on Showmax, but the stories that made it special are far from over,” the company said.
“For years, Showmax brought audiences closer to some of the most talked-about African stories that kept viewers coming back for more. While the platform itself has now been discontinued, many of those fan-favourite titles are still available to watch on DStv Stream.”
According to the statement, a curated selection of Showmax Originals is now available on DStv Stream through a dedicated section on the platform.
ID Africa said some Showmax Nigeria Originals available on the platform include Wura, Flawsome, Cheta M, and The Real Housewives of Lagos and Abuja.
Other titles include The Wife, Single Kiasi, The Mommy Club, and The Real Housewives of Durban and Johannesburg.
“More movies and series will be added over the coming weeks,” the statement added.
For existing customers, the company said the transition includes a limited-time offer.
ID Africa said eligible Showmax subscribers will receive trial access to DStv Stream Compact until May 31, 2026, with details communicated via their registered email addresses.
“After the trial period, customers can continue on DStv Stream Compact at N6,500 per month for 12 months, provided payments remain up to date,” the company said.
“The offer applies to Showmax customers who do not have an active DStv subscription and who subscribed directly to Showmax.”
The statement added that subscriptions will not be migrated automatically, and customers who wish to continue watching will be required to complete a new sign-up process on DStv Stream.
The MultiChoice Group had announced plans to discontinue Showmax, its streaming platform, as part of a broader review of its digital strategy.
MultiChoice said the decision to stop Showmax operations was taken after a “comprehensive review” by the board, noting that the move is aimed at strengthening its overall digital offering.
