Reality TV has taken over the screens, and Showmax is right at the heart of the action. From high-glam drama in Nairobi’s elite circles to heartfelt stories about family, love, and ambition, the platform is home to some of Kenya’s biggest and boldest reality series.
Whether you’re in it for the fashion, the fights, or the feels, here’s a list of 10 must-watch reality shows that are lighting up Showmax. Grab the popcorn!
1. The Mommy Club NBO
Showmax pulled out all the stops on May 29, 2025, hosting a glitzy red carpet premiere for its latest reality gem, The Mommy Club NBO.
The show shines a spotlight on five dynamic Kenyan women, Jackie Matubia, DJ Pierra Makena, Carey Priscilla, Lynne Njihia, and Ofentse Tsipa, as they navigate the beautiful chaos of motherhood while building empires, chasing big dreams, and living unapologetically loud lives.
Bold, vocal, and refreshingly real, these moms are the heart and soul of a series that refuses to sugarcoat the highs and lows of modern motherhood.
The Mommy Club NBO marks the fifth chapter in the wildly popular Mommy Club franchise and brings the heat to Nairobi.
2. The Real Housewives of Nairobi
The Real Housewives of Nairobi is part of the global Real Housewives franchise, licensed by NBC Universal Formats, and stands as the sixth African adaptation of the hit reality TV format.
The show follows the glamorous lives of Nairobi’s elite women — fashion-forward, successful, and never shy of the spotlight. The main cast features Susan Kaittany, Vera Sidika, Sonal Maherali, Minne Kariuki, and Lisa Christoffersen, with Catherine Masitsa joining the group from episode five.
Since its premiere in 2023, the show has broken records, its very first episode became the most-watched premiere on Showmax Kenya.
Now two seasons in (with the second dropping in 2024), The Real Housewives of Nairobi continues to serve bold personalities, high-end fashion, relationship drama, and all the behind-the-scenes power moves these women make.
3. Nai-Rich
Hot on the heels of the smash-hit Real Housewives of Nairobi, Showmax dropped another fire reality series in September 2024, Nai-Rich.
This Showmax Original takes fans deep into the glitzy, drama-loaded world of four Kenyan powerhouses: Amber Ray, Phoina Tosha, Risper Faith, and KRG The Don.
These bold personalities show us how they hustled, clawed, and carved their lanes through the chaos of Kenya’s celebrity scene, and how they’re cashing in now.
Nai-Rich peels back the filter-perfect layers of social media to reveal what really goes down behind the scenes. From wild business moves to relationship drama and raw family moments, it’s a front-row seat to the untamed, unfiltered lives of Nairobi’s elite.
4. Kyallo Kulture
Kyallo Kulture dives into the real, raw, and relatable lives of Betty Kyallo and her sisters, Mercy and Gloria. It’s a front-row seat to their wins, woes, and everything in between as they juggle careers, relationships, and sisterhood in the spotlight.
The first season gave us an inside look at their unbreakable bond and the power of family. Kenyan audiences loved it so much so, it became one of the top 10 most-watched shows on Showmax in 2022.
Season 2, which dropped in May 2023, turns up the heat. This time, the sisters are each on their own path, trying to figure out their next big move, personally and professionally, while still showing up for each other.
5. Sol Family
Sol Family, released in 2021, is a behind-the-scenes pass into the world of Sauti Sol, Kenya’s biggest boy-band
The docu-series pulls back the curtain on the everyday lives of band members Bien, Chimano, Polycarp, and Savara, from studio sessions to family moments, creative sparks to career hustle.
The show also spotlights some talented artists who were once under their Sol Generation label, including Nviiri the Storyteller and Bensoul.
6. This Love
Nameless and Wahu, Kenya’s power couple, let us into their home, their studio, and their hearts. This show documents their journey through music, marriage, and their first joint album. Created by Eugene Mbugua, it’s part romance, part hustle, all heart. Get ready to say ‘aww’ a lot.
7. Nairobi Bachelor
Looking for love in Nairobi is not for the faint of heart. Hosted by Daddie Marto and Koku Lwanga, Nairobi Bachelor follows single guys trying to find their perfect match, but with a twist.
There’s a ‘baggage’ segment where contestants have to own up to past secrets. Let’s just say things get messy (and entertaining) real quick.
8. Stori Yangu
You know the name, now hear the story. Stori Yangu features Kenya’s most iconic personalities telling their life stories in their own words. From humble beginnings to headline-making success, it’s inspiring, raw, and full of ‘you won’t believe this’ moments.
9. Roast House
Ready to laugh your socks off? Roast House is Kenya’s first-ever roast comedy show. A team of comedians take shots at a celebrity guest every week, live from Number 7 Club. It’s brutal, it’s hilarious, and sometimes, it’s a little too real.
10. Our Perfect Wedding Kenya
Wedding bells, wild drama, and wardrobe malfunctions, OPW Kenya has it all. This award-winning reality show takes us inside the ups and downs of couples preparing for their big day. Spoiler alert: not everything goes to plan. But the love part is always real.
From emotional roller coasters to glitzy lifestyles, Showmax is bringing Kenyan stories to life like never before. Whether you’re here for the mommy drama, the bachelor breakdowns, or the musical love stories, there’s something for everyone. So what are you watching tonight?
