Love BBNaija? Here are 8 reality shows on Showmax you should devour too
So, whether you’re here for unscripted romance, intense emotional arcs, high-stakes social experiments, or housewife havoc, this month’s reality roster delivers a sensational spread of guilty pleasures and gripping real-life storytelling.
Showmax offers more than just entertainment; it’s a front-row seat to the mess, magic, and mayhem of reality TV.
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Here’s your curated guide to the must-watch shows.
Big Brother Naija – Season 10
The continent’s most-watched reality phenomenon is back. Big Brother Naija enters its milestone tenth season, and as always, Showmax is your go-to for the full experience, 24/7 livestreams, daily highlights, eviction shows, and exclusive drama you won’t find anywhere else.
Once again hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, BBNaija continues to redefine the reality genre in Africa, creating viral stars, cultural moments, and fierce fan rivalries. Expect high-stakes competitions, late-night conspiracies, and relationships that blur the lines between strategy and emotion.
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Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together
After years apart, hip-hop royalty Nelly and Ashanti quietly reunited, married, and welcomed their first child, and now, they’re telling their story. This emotionally layered docuseries peels back the curtain on their love, loss, and second chances.
From studio sessions to baby bottles, it’s an intimate glimpse into two music icons balancing fame, forgiveness, and family. Nostalgia, vulnerability, and real-life romance all in one.
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Love Island: Beyond the Villa – Season 1
This bold new spinoff of the Love Island universe picks up after the final coupling. Your favourite Season 6 Islanders now navigate real life in Los Angeles, think career reinventions, complicated love triangles, influencer drama, and identity crises with a side of spray tan.
With familiar faces like Serena, Leah, JaNa, Liv, and Kaylor, this series explores what happens when the cameras don’t stop rolling.
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Love Island USA S7 & Love Island UK S12
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USA Season 7: Thursdays
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UK Season 12: Binge in two parts from 31 July and 7 August
Whether it’s steamy flirtations in Fiji or cheeky banter in Mallorca, the new seasons of Love Island USA and UK crank up the heat and heartbreak.
Hosted by Maya Jama and narrated with biting wit by Iain Stirling, the UK version remains a fan-favourite, while the US edition brings that classic stateside sizzle.
Surprise eliminations, scandalous recouplings, and heart-racing chemistry, this is your summer obsession in two accents.
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The Real Housewives of Orange County – Season 19
OG drama, evolved. This season marks the return of Gretchen Rossi, and the claws are already out. From Tamra’s feuds to Emily’s family struggles and Gina’s unravelling love life, the OC ladies are unfiltered, unrelenting, and deeply layered.
Emotional breakthroughs clash with vicious rumours in the season where old scars refuse to heal.
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