Showmax and CANAL+ have begun production on Crime & Justice, a gritty police procedural and legal show set in
Crime & Justice features a heavy-weight cast with
While this is the first Kenyan Showmax Original, it is not the first foray into original Kenyan content for the
"We are fundamentally an African business and are invested in telling African stories that reflect the lives, languages and cultures of the continent. We believe in African talent and look forward to shining the international spotlight on not only Kenyan stars, but the Kenyan technical industry's capabilities," says Yolisa Phahle, CEO of MultiChoice Connected Video. "We believe that streaming video is a powerful way to deliver these shared stories. This is one of many more Showmax Originals we have in the pipeline across
Crime & Justice follows the announcement of the first CANAL+ and
Based on ancient African mythology, Blood Psalms is an epic 10-part series that chronicles the rise to power of a fierce teenaged princess, Zazi (Bokang Phelane from Keeping Score, Emoyeni), who battles a world-ending prophecy to navigate her people through ancient curses, long-standing tribal vendettas, and the wrath of the Gods.
CANAL+, which will distribute Crime & Justice to its French-speaking base, is also committed to entertainment in
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