Easter is here, and whether you are spending the long weekend with family, friends or simply enjoying some well-deserved solo downtime, there is no shortage of great shows to keep you entertained. From gripping African drama to timeless animated classics, this holiday weekend has something for every mood and every member of the family.
The best part? We have done the work for you. Here are five shows worth watching this Easter, from binge-worthy Nigerian television and epic historical documentaries to beloved family favourites, all available to stream on DStv Stream.
- Wura S4 — Africa Magic Showcase & Africa Magic Family
After three seasons of betrayal, manipulation, and bloodshed, Wura is back, and Season 4 may be its most dangerous chapter yet. The critically acclaimed telenovela returns with Scarlet Gomez as Wura Amoo Adeleke, a ruthless matriarch now haunted by guilt and surrounded by enemies on all sides.
Directed by Rogers Ofime, the new season finds Wura’s carefully built empire cracking under the weight of secrets and relentless pressure, as alliances shift, loyalties crumble, and the Adeleke dynasty teeters on the brink of collapse. Family-friendly and thoroughly addictive.
Catch the new episodes every weeknight at 8 pm on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv Channel 151, GOtv Channel 8) and at 8:30 pm on Africa Magic Family (DStv Channel 154, GOtv Channel 7). Episodes 1 – 3 are currently available to stream on DStv Stream.
- Dividends — Africa Magic Showcase
What happens when the promise of “double your money” collides with the brutal realities of everyday survival? Africa Magic’s newest dramedy, Dividends, answers that question with sharp wit and painful relatability.
The show that premiered on March 30, 2026, dives into the chaotic aftermath of a collapsed Ponzi scheme, following three strangers whose lives unexpectedly collide in the wreckage.
Dividends airs on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv Channel 151) from Mondays to Wednesdays at 8:30 PM WAT, with episodes also available via DStv Stream and GOtv platforms.
- Gladiators: Warriors of the Ancient World — National Geographic
This six-part National Geographic documentary series wraps up with a finale worthy of the arena. Gladiators: Warriors of the Ancient World chronicles the lives of Rome’s greatest fighters, from Spartacus’s defiant rebellion to Flamma’s ultimate sacrifice, exposing how bloodsport shaped Roman power, culture, and identity.
Packed with vivid dramatisations and sharp historical depth, Episode 6 brings this brutal, fascinating world full circle, revealing how the rise and fall of gladiatorial combat left a permanent mark on an empire built on violence and glory. The episodes are available for streaming on DStv Stream.
- Twist of Fate: New Era — Zee World (DStv 166)
Fans of high-stakes romance and family drama will find plenty to love in Twist of Fate: New Era. Acting as a continuation of the beloved Kumkum Bhagya story, this Indian telenovela now follows Purvi Kohli, daughter of Prachi and Ranbir, as she navigates a turbulent marriage to the complicated Rajvansh “RV” Malhotra.
With a scheming rival in Monisha and a family determined to tear them apart, Purvi’s journey is one of love tested at every turn. Emotional, dramatic, and thoroughly binge-worthy. Watch all episodes of Twist of Fate on DStv Stream.
No Easter watchlist is complete without The Prince of Egypt. This animated musical masterpiece retells the story of Moses, from his privileged life as Egyptian royalty to his extraordinary calling as the liberator of an enslaved people.
When Moses discovers his true identity as a Hebrew, he must confront his adoptive brother Pharaoh Rameses, setting in motion a story of faith, sacrifice, plagues, and the iconic parting of the Red Sea. With stunning animation and themes that align perfectly with the Easter season, it is the ultimate family watch for the holiday weekend.
This Easter, skip the scroll and go straight to the good stuff. From nail-biting Nigerian dramas to family-friendly classics, there is something for everyone on DStv Stream.
