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What to Watch on Showmax for Just N1,000 This March
March is here, and if you’re looking for the best entertainment without breaking the bank, Showmax has got you covered! For a limited-time-only deal this month, you can unlock a world of binge-worthy shows, thrilling dramas, laugh-out-loud comedies, and gripping reality TV and more for only N1,000 on Showmax GE Mobile and for N2,000 for GE All Devices with the Showmax Shikini Season deal
Here’s a look at the top titles you don’t want to miss this March:
Between Worlds | Showmax Original | Stream from 6 March
Olamide’s life flips upside down when he’s mysteriously transported to Ilu Aarin, an ancient kingdom ruled by Oba Ajitoni. With the mischievous deity Esu testing his every move, Olamide gets pulled into palace secrets and old rivalries he doesn’t understand. At the same time, Detective Ifetozamiwa is working a case in the present that keeps pointing back to Ilu Aarin.
This 10-part fantasy series brings Yoruba mythology to life in a way that is mysterious and full of twists.
Kabiyesi | Showmax Original | Stream every Friday
Royalty comes with power, but also with peril. Inspired by the true story of Orompoto, the only female Alaafin of Oyo, Kabiyesi is a gripping tale of resilience, power, and the price of leadership.
Princess Aderiyife’s wedding day was meant to mark a new beginning, but betrayal, shifting alliances, and a brutal fight for survival turn it into a nightmare. Thrust into palace intrigue and political chaos, she must rise to claim her destiny as Oyo-Ile’s leader. More than just palace politics, Kabiyesi is a historical epic of ambition, duty, and a woman who defied all odds. With a stellar cast, this must-watch drama has fans hooked.
The Real Housewives of Lagos Season 3 | Stream every Monday
Luxury? Check. Drama? Double-check!
More than midway through Season 3, The Real Housewives of Lagos is serving high fashion, elite lifestyles, and nonstop ‘gbas gbos’. Newcomers Sophia, Dabota, and Diiadem have shaken things up, leading to shifting alliances, fiery confrontations, and internet-breaking moments. From Laura and Carolyna’s uneasy truce to Sophia and Dabota’s escalating feud, the drama is at an all-time high.
And with even bigger showdowns ahead, now’s the time to catch up. Watch RHOLagos on Showmax. New episodes drop every Monday
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire | Stream from 3 March
Last year, it was one of the biggest movies in cinemas—now, it’s coming straight to your screen. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire brings back the legendary Titans, but this time, they have to fight together against a new and dangerous enemy hiding beneath the surface. With the world at risk and an unexpected threat rising, will they make it out alive?
Starring Oscar nominee Brian Tyree Henry and child star Kaylee Hottle with Teen Choice winner Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey), this action-packed blockbuster is one you don’t want to miss. Streaming from Monday, March 3.
It Ends With Us | Stream from Saturday, 1 March
Based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, It Ends With Us tells the story of Lily Bloom, a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life in Boston and chase her lifelong dream of opening her own flower shop.
When her first love suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with a charming but abusive neurosurgeon is upended.
People’s Choice winner Blake Lively (Gossip Girl) stars as Lily, with director-producer Justin Baldoni (Jane the Virgin) and Brandon Sklenar (1923) co-starring.
It Ends With Us was the #17 biggest film of 2024 – and Google’s sixth most-searched movie of the year, in part because of the upcoming court case between Lively and Baldoni.
Heretic | Stream from 13 March
What starts as a simple visit quickly turns into a desperate fight to escape. In Heretic, two young missionaries knock on the wrong door and find themselves trapped in a terrifying game of survival. Their host, Mr. Reed—played by Hugh Grant in a chilling role unlike anything you’ve seen before—welcomes them in, but something about him feels off. As the tension builds, the true horror of their situation unfolds, and their faith is tested in ways they never imagined.
With a 91% critics’ rating, this film is being called one of the best horror movies of the year. Dark, gripping, and impossible to forget, Heretic will leave you questioning who you can really trust. Watch at your own risk.
Venom: The Last Dance | Stream from Monday, 31 March
The final chapter of the Venom saga is here, and the stakes have never been higher. On the run from both humans and aliens, Eddie Brock and his symbiotic partner, Venom, are forced into one last fight for survival, one that will push them to their limits and test their bond like never before. With Tom Hardy leading an all-star cast, this action-packed finale delivers chaos, dark humour, and a showdown you won’t forget.
The White Lotus S1-3 | Stream on Monday nights
Winner of 15 Emmys, The White Lotus returns for its highly anticipated third season, now set in a luxury resort in Thailand. As a new group of privileged yet deeply flawed guests check in, the show once again explores themes of wealth, power, and morality with its signature mix of satire and drama. But paradise isn’t always what it seems—especially when another dead body turns up.
Still written and directed by Mike White, the new season brings back Emmy nominee Natasha Rothwell as Belinda, alongside a stellar ensemble cast featuring Emmy nominees Carrie Coon, Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey, and Walton Goggins, BAFTA winner Aimee Lou Wood, and Critics Choice nominee Michelle Monaghan. With its biting social commentary, dark humor, and shocking twists, Season 3 is already being hailed as the best yet, boasting a 96% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Suits: LA S1 | Stream every Monday
If you were obsessed with Suits, you’re not alone, it was the most streamed show in the world last year. Ted Black is a former prosecutor turned lawyer for Hollywood’s elite. His firm is on the edge, and saving it means breaking the rules he once lived by.
Oh, and guess what? Harvey Specter is back! Gabriel Macht, the actor who played Harvey in the original Suits, is making a guest appearance, so you already know things are about to get real. Catch new episodes every Monday, and while you wait, binge all nine seasons of Suits on Showmax!
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes | Stream from Monday, 24 March
The Hunger Games prequel The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes is set 64 years before Katniss Everdeen volunteered as tribute. Decades before he would become the tyrannical president of Panem, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow is the last hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol.
With the 10th annual Hunger Games fast approaching, the young Snow is alarmed when he is assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird, the girls’ tribute from impoverished District 12. But Snow thinks he might be able to turn the odds in their favour. Uniting their instincts for showmanship and newfound political savvy, Snow and Lucy’s race against time to survive will ultimately reveal who is a songbird, and who is a snake.
Led by Tom Blyth (Billy the Kid) and Golden Globe winner Rachel Zegler (West Side Story, Snow White), the film’s cast also includes Oscar winner Viola Davis (The Woman King), four-time Emmy winner Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones), Hunter Schafer (Euphoria), and Jason Schwartzman (Asteroid City). Also look out for Kenyan-born newcomer Eike Onyambu as Tam Amber.
Abigail | Stream from Thursday, 20 March
Abigail follows a group of would-be criminals who kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure. All they have to do to collect a $50 million ransom is watch the girl overnight in an isolated mansion. But as the captors start to dwindle, one by one, they discover, to their mounting horror, that they’re locked inside with no normal little girl.
Stream More, Spend Less
With so much to watch this March, now’s the perfect time to dive into your next binge session. And thanks to the Showmax Shikini Season, you can do it without stretching your budget.
Head to www.showmax.com/deals to sign up and start streaming.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The chief executive of Canal+ Africa, Mr David Mignot, has disclosed that MultiChoice is now fully integrated into the media group.
Mr Mignot disclosed this via a statement issued on Thursday, noting that this development marks a new phase in the evolution of one of Africa’s leading pay television operators.
He noted that the integration positions MultiChoice within a global media organisation with an extensive international footprint.
“MultiChoice is now a full subsidiary of a truly international media group operating in 70 countries. The group was founded in France, is listed in London and Johannesburg, and has a strong African presence with operations in more than 45 countries,” Mr Mignot said.
The statement underscores the scale of the combined business, highlighting Canal+’s global reach alongside its significant investments across Africa.
The completion of the transaction is expected to strengthen MultiChoice’s position in the African media and entertainment market by giving it access to the broader resources, expertise and international capabilities of the Canal+ Group, while reinforcing the group’s commitment to the continent.
MultiChoice operates across sub-Saharan Africa through platforms including DStv and GOtv, serving millions of subscribers with entertainment, sports and news content.
By Adedapo Adesanya
FoodCourt, a Nigerian cloud kitchen startup backed by Y Combinator, has suspended operations after months of unpaid salaries and mounting debts to vendors triggered a staff strike and forced the company to halt customer orders, according to a report by TechCabal.
The publication reported that customers first noticed on March 4 that they could no longer place orders through the FoodCourt app after the company disabled ordering as kitchen workers, delivery personnel and branch staff embarked on strike over unpaid wages. The company also owed outstanding payments to vendors.
By April 19, FoodCourt had temporarily shut its last operating branch after suspending activities across its Lagos and Abuja locations while seeking fresh funding and restructuring the business, according to the report.
The company’s chief executive, Mr Henry Nneji, said the decision to pause operations was not caused by a single issue but by a combination of operational, organisational and working-capital challenges.
“It’s important to clarify that the decision to pause operations wasn’t driven by one single issue. We reached a point where it became clear that continuing to patch those issues while operating wasn’t the right long-term decision,” he said.
“The objective is to build a stronger business than the one that existed before the suspension. We fully intend to bring FoodCourt back,” he added in an emailed response.
The company acknowledged outstanding obligations to employees, vendors, riders and service providers, but declined to disclose the number of affected workers or the total amount owed. It said efforts were underway to resolve the liabilities as part of its restructuring process.
It was also reported that the startup’s financial difficulties worsened after expansion into additional locations increased operating costs, while its cloud kitchen model came under pressure from rising labour, logistics, food and marketing expenses.
Despite the shutdown, Mr Nneji said FoodCourt intends to relaunch after completing its restructuring, adding that the company believes demand for its products remains strong.
Founded in 2021 by Henry Nneji and Paul Adokiye Iruene, FoodCourt operates cloud kitchens under multiple virtual restaurant brands through its consumer app. According to TechCabal, the startup had previously disclosed raising $1.7 million, delivering more than one million meals and reaching $4.3 million in annual recurring revenue by the end of 2024.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
To further reinforce its commitment to continuous enhancement of customer experience through menu innovation and quality improvements, Chicken Republic, Nigeria’s leading quick-service restaurant brand and a flagship brand of Food Concepts Plc, has improved its Smokey Jollof recipe across restaurants nationwide.
As a customer-centric brand, Chicken Republic regularly evaluates consumer feedback, dining trends, and product performance to ensure its menu continues to deliver the quality and value to which customers have become accustomed.
The updated Smokey Jollof is part of this ongoing commitment to continuous improvement.
The refreshed recipe represents the latest evolution of one of the brand’s most popular offerings.
Developed with a focus on richer flavour, greater consistency and an even more satisfying eating experience, the improved Smokey Jollof reflects Chicken Republic’s dedication to meeting the evolving tastes and expectations of its customers.
“At Chicken Republic, our customers are at the heart of every decision we make. We are constantly listening, learning and looking for ways to improve the experience we deliver.
“The improved Smokey Jollof is a reflection of that commitment. We’ve refined the recipe to deliver an even richer, more enjoyable taste experience while maintaining the flavour profile our customers know and love,” the Managing Director of Food Concept, Mr Olumide Aniyikaiye, stated.
“Great brands evolve with their consumers. This update is not about changing what people love, but about making it even better.
“We are confident that customers will enjoy the improved recipe and appreciate the attention we continue to invest in delivering quality meals every day,” Mr Aniyokaiye added.
The improved Smokey Jollof is now available at Chicken Republic outlets nationwide, allowing customers to experience a more flavourful and consistent version of a fan-favourite menu item.
This latest enhancement underscores Chicken Republic’s broader commitment to innovation, quality and creating memorable meal experiences for customers across Nigeria.
