Showmax to livestream Tyla concert in 44 countries

Showmax will make history as Africa’s first streaming service to live stream a homegrown concert.

On 18 January 2025, fans from 44 African countries can tune in to watch Grammy-winning Amapiano sensation Tyla perform live from the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, exclusively on Showmax.com.

Tyla, celebrated as the youngest African Grammy winner, will deliver chart-topping hits from her debut album TYLA, which has garnered over 1.6 billion streams globally.

Yatish Narsi, chief marketing officer at Showmax and MultiChoice South Africa says: “With our advanced live-streaming technology, we’re thrilled to spotlight Tyla’s iconic homecoming concert. This marks our first live-streamed entertainment event, underscoring our commitment to making world-class experiences accessible across the continent.”

Known as the “Queen of Popiano,” Tyla has taken the world by storm, winning accolades at the BET Awards, MTV Music Video Awards, and the Grammys, invites fans to join her online: “Tygers! Me and Showmax decided to live stream this concert for everyone across Africa. I hardly get time to be home so this one is gonna be special! I can’t wait for y’all to ROCKKK with me!”

For those who missed her sold-out shows in Cape Town and Pretoria, this live stream offers the ultimate chance to experience the magic of Tyla’s tour.

“We’re not just hoping to smash records with this live stream,” Narsi adds. “We’re changing the narrative of what it means to succeed on our continent. Showmax doesn’t just aim to be the best in Africa; we aim to take our place among the best in the world.”

This historic concert comes as Showmax celebrates a banner year since it relaunched in February 2024, marked by a 50% year-on-year increase in paying subscribers.

Powered by Peacock’s streaming technology—capable of hosting 16.3 million simultaneous live streams—Showmax is setting a new standard for live entertainment in Africa.

How to watch

To stream Tyla’s concert live from the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, viewers will need an active Showmax Entertainment subscription. Sign up at www.showmax.com to tune in. Fans can also join in the excitement by following #TylaOnShowmax.

Full list of countries

Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Republic of Congo), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, eSwatini (Swaziland), Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.