MultiChoice Nigeria has named Kemi Omotosho as its next Chief Executive Officer, signaling a leadership transition as current CEO, John Ugbe, prepares to retire.
The company said in a statement on Monday that Omotosho will assume the role in January 2026, ending Ugbe’s nearly 15-year tenure at the helm of the pay-TV operator.
Ugbe, who joined MultiChoice Nigeria in its early years, led the company through major transformations in Nigeria’s media and entertainment space, navigating regulatory shifts, digital disruption and changing consumer preferences. MultiChoice said the transition followed a structured succession plan to ensure continuity of operations.
Omotosho brings more than 20 years of experience across the media, telecommunications and digital services sectors in Nigeria and across sub-Saharan Africa. She has held several senior leadership roles within the MultiChoice Group, including Executive Head of Customer Value Management in Nigeria and Group Executive Head of Customer Value Management for the Rest of Africa.
Most recently, she served as Regional Director for Southern Africa, with oversight of operations in seven countries.
Commenting on her appointment, Omotosho described Nigeria as a critical market for the group and pledged to deepen customer engagement and local content development.
“It is a privilege to be entrusted with the leadership of MultiChoice Nigeria at this important time. Nigeria remains one of the Group’s most strategic and dynamic markets,” she said.
“I look forward to working with our teams and partners to strengthen our relationship with consumers, champion local storytelling and the creative economy, and build a future-ready organisation that delivers sustainable value.”
MultiChoice Nigeria, which was acquired last year by French media company Canal+, said the leadership change reflects its commitment to long-term growth and stability in the Nigerian market.
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