Showmax unveiled its 2022 local originals slate at its first-event content showcase in Kenya, held recently in Nairobi.
The exclusive event, graced by the stars of Showmax Originals, media, fans and industry stakeholders, kicked off with its just-launched drama series Single Kiasi that follows three women navigating dating in Nairobi.
Guests were also treated to an exclusive screening of the first episode of the highly-anticipated second season of the hit Kenyan procedural Crime and Justice, a thrilling 48 minutes that sets detectives Makena and Silas on a deadly path with a powerful, mysterious enemy. Crime and Justice S2 will premiere on Showmax on Monday, 21 February 2022
Showmax also revealed an exciting new project with Reuben Odanga, the award-winning filmmaker behind popular Maisha Magic East Swahili telenovela Selina and Nafsi, the 2021 romantic drama which made history as the first Kenyan film to run in cinemas for eight consecutive weeks.
Finally, Showmax unveiled a surprise teaser of its next original series in Kenya, a 13-part thriller series that will debut later in 2022. While more details are still under wraps, it follows twin sisters, Linda and Nicole, at war after a betrayal that changes their lives forever. Years later, one of the sisters breaks out of prison and takes over the seemingly wonderful life of her identical twin, with disastrous consequences. The 30-second teaser features Kalasha Award-winning actress Serah Ndanu (Sumu la Penzi, Pieces of Us) in the double role of Linda and Nicole. The series is helmed by Abdi Shuria (known for his works as a cinematographer for 2021’s hit Nafsi and Ayaanle), King Muriuki (The XYZ Show) and Abu Melita. Watch teaser below:
This is the fourth Showmax Original title in Kenya after Crime and Justice, the coming-of-age film Baba Twins; and Single Kiasi.
