Netflix has met its match in Africa. Reflecting on Showmax's dominance, Michaela Fry explains how licensing hit originals, locally producing content, and gaining soccer rights have allowed the rival platform to eclipse the streaming giant's popularity. Read by Gina Rogers.


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