Nigeria, March 29 -- MultiChoice, a subsidiary of French Media giant Canal+, has announced that Showmax subscriptions will end on 1 April as it moves content to its sister platform, DStv Stream.

Shomax made this known through an email to subscribers, which was also shared with this newspaper.

The development comes ahead of the planned shutdown of the standalone Showmax platform on 30 April, marking the end of an era for one of the continent's most influential streaming services.

Under the new arrangement, Showmax Originals and selected titles will be housed in a dedicated section within DStv Stream, alongside live television, sports, and a broad catalogue of local and international content.

MultiChoice said the move is designed to con...