Showbiz
What To Watch on Showmax This July
It’s a new month, and with that, Showmax is stacking July with titles that’ll keep you glued all month long. From powerful true stories and moving romances to creepy thrillers and unexpected biopics, here are 10 titles to add to your Showmax watchlist this July.
SERIES
DUSTER S1 | First on Showmax | Binge from Wednesday, 9 July
Set in the 1970s, Duster follows a gutsy getaway driver whose life goes from dangerous to wildly, stupidly dangerous when the FBI’s first Black woman agent comes to town, hell-bent on taking down his crime family.
From JJ Abrams (Lost, Westworld, Star Wars: The Force Awakens) and series creator and showrunner LaToya Morgan, Duster stars Josh Holloway (Yellowstone, Lost) and Rachel Hilson (This Is Us), as well as three-time Emmy winner Keith David (American Fiction), Greg Grunberg (Heroes) and Emmy nominee Corbin Bernsen (LA Law).
THE INSTITUTE S1 | First on Showmax | Mondays from 14 July
When 12-year-old genius Luke Ellis is kidnapped, he awakens at The Institute, a facility full of children who all got there the same way he did and who are all possessed of unusual abilities. In a nearby town, haunted former police officer Tim Jamieson has come looking to start a new life, but the peace and quiet won’t last, as his story and Luke’s are destined to collide.
Based on the Stephen King bestseller, The Institute introduces Joe Freeman as Luke, opposite the likes of Ben Barnes (Shadow & Bone, Chronicles of Narnia) and Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds).
The Institute is directed and executive produced by Emmy winner Jack Bender (Lost, Game of Thrones).
THE ABC KILLER | Showmax Original | Binge from Tuesday, 22 July

In 1995, journalist Tamsen de Beer was working the night shift at The Star newspaper when she got a call from someone claiming to be South Africa’s most prolific serial killer. The kind of serial killer who would go on to be convicted of 38 murders and 40 rapes – all committed in the space of just over a year, in broad daylight, while sober.
“He was our Ted Bundy,” says director Jasyn Howes. The ABC Killer is his second series in a row for Showmax about a 90s serial killer. The first, Boetie Boer, about Stewart Wilken, was nominated at last year’s SAFTAs for Best Documentary Series and Best Editor (Jaco Laubscher, who also cut The ABC Killer).
MATLOCK S1 | Binge from Wednesday, 23 July

Matlock stars Emmy and Oscar winner Kathy Bates as Madeline “Matty” Matlock, a retired lawyer in her 70s who rejoins the workforce at a prestigious law firm. Easily overlooked, Matty uses her position to help the partners on their cases while simultaneously trying to find those who could have prevented her daughter Ellie’s death.
Created by Jennie Snyder Urman (Jane the Virgin), Matlock has already been renewed for a second season.
Found S2 | Binge from Thursday, 31 July

Found returns from its mid-season break to answer the show’s most burning questions surrounding Sir’s obsession with recovery specialist Gabi Mosely and her team as they continue working tirelessly to find missing people forgotten by the system.
Created by Nigerian-American Nkechi Okoro Carroll (All American, All American: Homecoming), Found was NBC’s biggest-ever launch on Peacock and won a NAMIC Vision Award for Drama and a Gracie Allen Award for Hampton. She was also nominated at this year’s Image Awards, where the show was up for Outstanding Drama Series for the second year in a row.
MOVIES
WE LIVE IN TIME | Stream from Monday, 7 July

Romance and reality collide in We Live in Time, a decade-spanning love story starring Oscar nominees Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield. Landing on Showmax from Monday, 7 July, this moving drama traces a relationship through the small moments and life-changing twists that define us.
Directed by the BAFTA winner John Crowley (Brooklyn), We Live In Time earned Crowley a Best Director nomination at the 2025 Irish Film and Television Awards, where Pugh was up for Best International Actress.
HERE | Stream from Monday, 14 July

Oscar winner Tom Hanks and Golden Globe winner Robin Wright reunite with the Forrest Gump dream team for Here, a poetic drama set entirely in one room across generations.
Streaming from Monday, 14 July, the film explores memory, love, and legacy with groundbreaking visuals and a stacked cast. It’s a reflective, emotional journey that rewards slow watching.
Directed by Robert Zemeckis (Back to the Future, Contact) and screenwritten by Eric Roth (Killers of the Flower Moon, Dune: Part One, A Star is Born), Here is stacked with A-listers like Paul Bettany, Kelly Reilly, Michelle Dockery and more.
TRAP | Stream from Thursday, 24 July

In this twisted thriller, Josh Hartnett plays a father who takes his daughter to a pop concert, only to realise they’ve walked into something far more dangerous than they imagined. If you love smart, suspenseful setups with a dark payoff, Trap delivers.
Trap was directed by the Oscar-nominated writer-director M. Night Shyamalan and will be available on Showmax from Thursday, 24 July.
ROB PEACE | Stream from Thursday, 31 July

Closing out the month on a powerful note, Rob Peace arrives on Thursday, 31 July. Based on a true story, it follows a gifted Yale student whose future is threatened by the sacrifices he makes for family.
Directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor and starring Jay Will, Mary J. Blige, and Camila Cabello, this deeply personal drama asks tough questions about race, class, and the cost of loyalty.
Showbiz
Nigerian Actor Adesina Okiki Janmole Dies in Fatal Auto Crash
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A fatal auto crash has claimed the life of a Nigerian actor, Mr Adesina Okiki, otherwise known as Janmole.
The death of the thespian was confirmed on Tuesday by the president of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Mr Abolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin.
In a post on his Facebook page today, the comic actor said, “May the soul of our departed colleague, Adesina Okiki Janmole, who tragically lost his life in an accident, rest in perfect peace.
“May God grant his family, friends, and colleagues the strength and comfort to bear this irreparable loss. He will be greatly missed. Amen.”
The demise of this comedian and filmmaker comes a few weeks after the Nigerian film industry lost Alexx Ekubo to cancer.
During his lifetime, Janmole, who died in a road accident on Monday, acted in several movies. He was known for his humour, screen presence and contributions to the Yoruba movie industry.
About four years ago, he survived a fire incident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, an experience many believed he had narrowly escaped.
Showbiz
Africa Magic to Air BBNaija Season 10 Reunion June 8
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
Lovers of the popular Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality television show will have the opportunity to watch the BBNaija Season 10 Reunion Show.
The programme, to be hosted by media personality, Mr Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, will premiere on Monday, 8 June 2026, at 10 pm WAT on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv Channel 151 | GOtv Channel 8) and Africa Magic Family (DStv Channel 154 | GOtv Channel 7), with each episode available on the DStv Stream and GOtv Stream apps the following day.
The reunion show will feature all 29 housemates. Fans can follow all reunion updates using the hashtag #BBNaijaReunion across social media platforms and Africa Magic for exclusive clips and behind-the-scenes content.
On October 5, 2025, the BBNaija Season 10 came to an end, with Opeyemi Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, emerging champion with 42.84 per cent of the public votes.
The 23-year-old fashion designer and actress from Oyo State walked away with a grand prize of N150 million, including N80 million in cash and a brand-new Innoson SUV.
The reunion is expected to address several unresolved storylines from the season, including the disqualification of housemate Faith in the final week following a physical altercation with Sultana. The season also produced some of its most viral moments in years, including a spoon-related standoff that dominated X for days and a series of romantic entanglements that split fan bases across the continent.
Season 10 was considered one of the most exciting editions of the show to date, introducing the Bag of Big Twists, a red telephone delivering random instructions from Biggie, a restructured Head of House challenge and an Influential Player of the Week feature.
With plans for a new season already in motion, the BBNaija 10 over 10 reunion show is set to officially close conflicts, encourage clarifications and allow the housemates to lay it all bare to the viewers and themselves one last time.
Showbiz
MasterChef Nigeria: Undercooked Steak Seals Preye’s Fate
The heat in the MasterChef Nigeria kitchen never lets up, and this week the remaining home cooks were served a double helping of pressure with a Blind Taste Test followed by their very first Mystery Box Challenge.
Following Demilade’s dramatic exit the previous week, seven hopefuls returned to the kitchen knowing that any mistake could leave their MasterChef dreams overcooked.
The first challenge on the menu was a Blind Taste Test, where the contestants had to identify a variety of fruits and vegetables using only their palates. It was a particularly nerve-racking challenge for David, who admitted he doesn’t always trust his taste buds. However, he rose to the occasion, joining Loye and Favy in correctly identifying the ingredients and securing a coveted spot on the gantry.
That left Preye, Derry, Fads and Isabella fighting to keep their aprons in the competition.
The home cooks then had to face their first-ever Mystery Box Challenge, where creativity, execution and composure were all put to the test. When the judges tasted their way through the dishes, Isabella and Preye found themselves at the bottom of the pack.
Ultimately, it was Preye’s Roasted Sirloin with Butternut Squash that failed to hit the mark, bringing his MasterChef Nigeria journey to an end.
Derry proved once again why she has earned the nickname “Daring Derry.” Unfazed by the Mystery Box Challenge, she served up a dish that impressed the judges from presentation to palate. Her thoughtful plating, technical execution and well-balanced flavours earned her the coveted Dish of the Day title.
Meanwhile, Fads – affectionately known as the “Cat Woman” for her remarkable ability to land on her feet – continued her fight in the competition. Her Plantain Tacos showcased ingenuity and secured her safety from the bottom two. While the judges appreciated the effort, Chef Eros reminded her that the competition is entering a critical stage, saying: “This is the MasterChef kitchen and I expect MasterChef results.”
At first glance, Preye appeared to have delivered a winning plate. The judges praised the presentation, with the dish drawing comparisons to something one might find in a charming French bistro.
However, in the MasterChef Nigeria kitchen, appearances only get you so far.
The mood quickly shifted when Chef Eros cut into the sirloin steak. Sensing trouble, he quietly removed his glasses before revealing the verdict: the steak was undercooked.
It proved to be a costly mistake. In the MasterChef kitchen, there are few offences more serious than serving food that is raw or burnt. Despite the promise shown in the dish, the undercooked steak ultimately sealed Preye’s fate and brought his MasterChef Nigeria journey to an end.
With the stakes rising and the margins between success and elimination becoming ever smaller, the remaining home cooks know that every plate must now be worthy of the MasterChef title.
The show airs weekly on Sundays at 7 pm on Africa Magic Showcase and Africa Magic Family, with rebroadcasts on Wednesdays at 6 pm on Africa Magic Showcase and Thursdays at 12 pm on Africa Magic Family.
Next week, the MasterChef Nigeria kitchen welcomes special guest judge Chef Tosan for a challenge that is guaranteed to test the home cooks in a whole new way.
With baking on the menu, confidence quickly gives way to nerves as the remaining contestants face one of the most feared disciplines in the culinary world. Unlike cooking, where intuition can often save the day, baking demands precision, patience and flawless execution.
As temperatures rise and tensions simmer, the home cooks must prove they can handle the pressure and deliver bakes worthy of the MasterChef title. Who will rise to the occasion, and whose hopes will crumble under the weight of the challenge?
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