Showmax Shutdown: What It Means for African Creators

On 5 March 2026, Canal+ confirmed it would discontinue Showmax — Africa's largest homegrown streaming platform. This means Canal+ is now the dominant pan-African content commissioner, and Africa's commissioning landscape is consolidating around fewer, bigger players. For creators, the takeaway is clear: build financing packages from multiple international sources rather than relying on a single platform deal.