MultiChoice Nigeria appoints Kemi Omotosho as CEO following John Ugbe’s retirement after nearly 15 years in office
MultiChoice Nigeria has announced the appointment of Kemi Omotosho as its new Chief Executive Officer in Lagos on Monday, with effect from January 2026.
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The appointment follows the retirement of John Ugbe, who is stepping down after nearly 15 years at the helm of the pay television company.
MultiChoice Nigeria said the leadership change followed a structured transition process designed to ensure continuity and stability within the business.
John Ugbe led the company through profound industry shifts, evolving consumer habits, and significant market pressures during his tenure.
Kemi Omotosho brings over two decades of experience spanning media, telecommunications, and digital services across Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa.
She has previously held senior leadership roles within the MultiChoice Group, including Executive Head of Customer Value Management in Nigeria.
Omotosho also served as Group Executive Head of Customer Value Management for the Rest of Africa, overseeing strategy across multiple markets.
Her most recent role was Regional Director for Southern Africa, where she had full operational responsibility for seven countries.
Speaking on her appointment, Omotosho described Nigeria as a strategic and dynamic market within the Group’s operations.
She said it was a privilege to be entrusted with leading MultiChoice Nigeria at a pivotal moment for the company.
Omotosho said she looked forward to working with teams and partners to deepen consumer relationships and champion local storytelling.
She added that strengthening the creative economy and building a future ready organisation would remain core priorities.
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The appointment signals a decisive leadership transition as MultiChoice Nigeria positions itself for sustained growth in a rapidly changing media landscape.
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