- 8 out of 10 of these titles are local dramas and reality TV shows
Showmax has revealed its 10 most streamed titles of 2024 in Nigeria, based on unique viewers. Eight out of the 10 titles ranked are local, reaffirming Showmax as the best place to watch homegrown content in Nigeria.
Big Brother Naija Season 9 alongside Showmax Original series Wura, Flawsome and The Real Housewives of Lagos Season 2 emerge top favourites while HBO’s Game of Thrones and its prequel House of the Dragon rank on the list.
The second season of The Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOLagos) broke first-day streaming records on Showmax in Nigeria. This record beat the first season’s record and claimed the spot as the most-watched Original on its first release day in Nigeria.
The Showmax Original movie Dead Serious, which was among the lineup of releases for the streamer’s February relaunch, also earned a spot on the list.
In alphabetical order, here are the top 10 titles Nigerians watched on Showmax in 2024.
Big Brother Naija S9 (series)
The ninth season of the beloved reality show brought intense competition, drama, and entertainment as contestants fought for the ultimate prize. This season also brought back Toke Makinwa for another season of BBNaija: The Buzz, an exclusive talk show featuring celebrity guests and top BBNaija show commentators that dissect top moments, giving their candid opinions and predictions.
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Dead of Night (movie)
A young lady living in a small backwater town joins her friends to rob an abandoned house. They end up unleashing their worst nightmare when they discover that the house is not empty and not everyone in it is human.
Dead of Night is directed by Chiemeka Osuagwu, whose credits includes Far From Home (2022), Blood Covenant (2022), and A Weekend to Forget (2023). The horror movie stars Kunle Idowu, popularly known as Frank Donga, who has been nominated for three AMVCAs (Best Actor in a Comedy in 2015 and 2023, and Best Supporting Actor in 2018).
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Dead Serious (movie)
A romantic comedy starring Sharon Ooja, Sabinus, Deyemi Okalanwon and Nkem Owoh, directed by Moses Inwang. When tragedy strikes, a heartbroken Jonny embarks on hilarious attempts to end his life, but ends up discovering the beaty around him.
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Flawsome (series)
Flawsome follows the lives of four ambitious friends – Ifeyinwa, Ramat, Ivie, and Dolapo – trying to navigate their personal and professional lives while battling the challenges of being a woman in modern Nigeria. It is a tale of friendship, women’s experiences, and a patriarchal society. The show stars Bisola Aiyeola, Ini Dima Okojie, Sharon Ooja and Enado Odigie. Seasons 1 and 2 are currently available on Showmax.
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Game of Thrones (series)
Set in the fictional realm of Westeros, Game of Thrones, based on George RR Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire books, is a global hit packed with intrigue, battles, and magic as rival families fight for the Iron Throne. With stunning landscapes, epic battles, dragons, and more, the show’s eight seasons have captivated audiences worldwide.
Directed by Alan Taylor, Michelle MacLaren, Miguel Sapochnik, and others, with showrunners David Benioff and DB Weiss, it stars Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Lena Headey, Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Sophie Turner, Maisie Williams, and Sean Bean. Seasons 1 to 8 are currently available to binge watch on Showmax.
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House of the Dragon (series)
The reign of House Targaryen begins. George RR Martin’s larger-than-life prequel to the multi-award-winning Game of Thrones follows House Targaryen 200 years before the events of the iconic HBO series. It depicts the struggle for the Iron Throne after the death of King Viserys I between Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and her brother Aegon II, as well as the younger brother of the king, Prince Daemon Targaryen. Seasons 1 and 2 are available on Showmax.
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My Fairytale Wedding (series)
After a tough breakup, Moji finds love at first sight. Precious struggles with intimacy with her husband, Tima confronts hard truths with Odogwu as tragedy looms. The fan-favourite series features Nollywood veterans like Ini Edo, Ramsey Nouah, Shaffy Bello and Kanayo O Kanayo.
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My Flatmates (series)
A situational comedy documenting the lives of four friends who share an apartment. All sorts of chaotic and hilarious things happen as they go about their daily escapades. Starring Bright “Basketmouth” Okpocha, Steve Onu and Otaghware Onodjayeke. Catch up on Seasons 1 to 8 on Showmax.
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The Real Housewives of Lagos S2 (series)
Influential women from Lagos bonded by their love for luxury form a friendship. With this friendship comes bursting personalities, drama, and the need for alliances. All episodes of The Real Housewives of Lagos Season 1 and 2 are now streaming on Showmax, with Season 3 coming to Showmax from 13 January express. The new season will feature Carolyn Hutchings, Mariam Adeyemi Timmer, Laura Ikeji, Sophia Momodu, Adeola Diiadem Adeyemi and Dabota Lawson.
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Wura (series)
Set against the backdrop of the gold mining industry, Wura follows the secret lives of Wura Amoo-Adeleke, a perfect wife, loving mother, and the ruthless iron lady and Chief Executive of Frontline Gold Mine. The AMVCA-nominated drama is back for its third and final season as it dives into the gripping world of Wura, where power, betrayal, and dark secrets collide in a thrilling series finale. Produced by Rogers Ofime, Wura S3 stars Scarlet Gomez (2023 Nominee AMVCA Best Actress in a Drama), Yomi Fash-Lanso, Martha Ehinome, Ray Adeka, Ego Ihenacho, Lanre Adediwura, Iremide Adeoye, Modesinuola Ogundiwin and Toluwani George. The title was up for Best Writing TV Series and Best Scripted Series at the 2024 AMVCAs.
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