MultiChoice Nigeria Names Kemi Omotosho as New CEO
Leading pay-TV operator MultiChoice Nigeria has announced the appointment of Kemi Omotosho as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with the role set to take effect from January 2026.
Omotosho will succeed John Ugbe, who is retiring after nearly 15 years of service at the company.
The announcement was made in a company statement released on Monday, noting that the leadership change follows a structured succession and transition process designed to ensure continuity and operational stability.
John Ugbe Retires After Nearly 15 Years at MultiChoice Nigeria
According to the company, John Ugbe’s exit marks the end of a long tenure during which he guided MultiChoice Nigeria through major industry transformations and shifting market dynamics.
Under Ugbe’s leadership, the company navigated increased competition, regulatory changes, and the rapid evolution of digital entertainment consumption in Nigeria.
MultiChoice described the transition as part of a planned leadership succession aimed at maintaining momentum while preparing the business for its next growth phase.
Kemi Omotosho Brings Over Two Decades of Industry Experience
Kemi Omotosho brings more than 20 years of experience spanning media, telecommunications, and digital businesses across Africa.
She joined MultiChoice in 2014 and has since held several senior leadership roles, including:
- Executive Head of Customer Value Management
- Group Executive Head of Customer Value Management for the rest of Africa
- Regional Director for Southern Africa
As Regional Director, Omotosho led operations and strategic initiatives across multiple Southern African markets, strengthening customer engagement and operational performance.
Omotosho: Nigeria Is a Strategic and Dynamic Market
Reacting to her appointment, Omotosho described the role as a privilege and highlighted the importance of Nigeria within MultiChoice’s broader African strategy.
“I look forward to working with our teams and partners to deepen our relationship with consumers, champion local storytelling and the creative economy, and build a future-ready organisation that delivers sustainable value,” she said.
She also described the Nigerian market as strategic, dynamic, and central to the company’s long-term growth ambitions.
What Omotosho’s Role Will Entail
As CEO, Omotosho will oversee:
- MultiChoice Nigeria’s corporate strategy
- Day-to-day operations
- Engagement with regulators, partners, and key stakeholders
Her career has been largely shaped by customer growth initiatives and high-impact strategic campaigns, positioning her as a well-regarded leader within the Pan-African entertainment and media industry.
Leadership Transition Signals Continuity at MultiChoice Nigeria
The appointment underscores MultiChoice Nigeria’s focus on internal talent development and leadership continuity as it navigates evolving consumer behaviour, digital competition, and regulatory expectations.
With Omotosho’s deep institutional knowledge and regional leadership experience, the company appears set to maintain strategic consistency while adapting to the future of pay-TV and digital entertainment in Nigeria.
