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Showmax Takes Nigerian Idol, Other Popular Nigerian Series To Viewers Abroad

The African-based streaming service, ShowMax is bringing Nigerian Idol and other Nigerian series and movies to the diaspora audience.

The array of shows being made available to the diaspora audience include the record-breaking reality show I Am LAYCON, starring BBNaija winner Laycon Agbeleshe.

Interestingly, I Am LAYCON has been made available on Showmax in the UK to Nigerians living in the UK, as well as 25 more countries outside of Africa.

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Moving forward, Showmax also recently announced that the sixth season of popular music reality shows Nigerian Idol which premieres on the 28th of March, 20201 will be streamed live online for viewers in the UK, as well as those in Australia and New Zealand.

Showmax Takes Nigerian Idol, Other Popular Nigerian Series To Viewers Abroad

From epic historical tales to contemporary stories set in Benin City and Badagry, Nigerians living abroad can now enjoy the best of Nigerian movies and series on the streaming platform.

Popular Nigerian series available on Showmax for those in the diaspora searching for a taste of home include Riona, an epic series that tells a tale of a kingdom under siege and its power-drunk king, Unmarried, a contemporary Nigerian soap opera that follows three girlfriends as they navigate adulthood, patriarchy, career challenges and friendship. Unmarried delves into the dynamics of relationships among modern Nigerian women, their fights, joys and bond.

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READ: Showmax, MTN Partner To Bring More Entertainment To Nigeria

Other interesting and popular Nigerian shows and series available on the streaming platform are, Judging Matters, Battleground, Enakhe, Ajoche and Halita.

ShowMax has made its content very accessible with a 14-day free trial and unbeatable subscription rates that start from USD4.49 per month (N1450).

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Subscribers abroad not only get to feel closer to home with the variety of content offerings available on the platform, but they also get to do so without breaking the bank.

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