MultiChoice has shut down Showmax and moved its content to DStv Stream.
ID Africa, a marketing and media organization, stated on Friday that while the platform has been taken down, many of its popular titles are still 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 announcement, a curated selection of Showmax Originals is now available on DStv Stream via a separate part of the app.
ID Africa stated that Showmax Nigeria Originals available on the site include Wura, Flawsome, Cheta M, and The Real Housewives of Lagos and Abuja.
Other show 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.
The company stated that existing suscribers will receive a limited-time deal as part of the changeover process.
According to the statement, subscriptions will not be immediately moved, and users who wish to continue watching would need to go through a new sign-up process on DStv Stream.
“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.”
According to the statement, subscriptions will not be immediately moved, and users who wish to continue watching would need to go through a new sign-up process on DStv Stream.
The MultiChoice Group has announced plans to phase out Showmax, its streaming platform, as part of a larger assessment of its digital strategy.
MultiChoice stated that the decision to halt Showmax operations was made following a “comprehensive review” by the board and that the move is intended to boost its entire digital offering.
