Kemi Omotosho appointed MultiChoice Nigeria CEO

MultiChoice Nigeria has appointed Kemi Omotosho as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Omotosho will take over from John Ugbe, who retired after nearly 15 years as the company’s leader.

The new CEO her appointment is effective from January 2026.

A statement by the company on Tuesday said Ugbe stepped down after a long tenure during which he led the business through major industry and market shifts, strengthening its operational foundations and long-term resilience.

It said Ugbe’s retirement and Omotosho’s appointment followed a structured and orderly transition, ensuring continuity and stability.

According to the statement, Omotosho will bring over 20 years of leadership experience across media, telecommunications, and digital businesses in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa.

The company added that Omotosho had held “several senior 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, providing functional leadership across more than 50 markets”.

“Most recently, she served as Regional Director for Southern Africa, with full P&L responsibility for a seven-country portfolio,” the statement further reads.

MultiChoice said the new CEO will oversee the company’s strategy, operations and stakeholder engagement, building on the foundation laid by her predecessor.

Commenting on her appointment, Omotosho said it was a privilege to be entrusted with the leadership of MultiChoice Nigeria at such a pivotal time.

She said, “Nigeria remains one of the Group’s most strategic and dynamic markets.

“I look forward to working with our teams and partners to deepen our relationship with consumers, champion local storytelling and the creative economy as well as build a future-ready organisation that delivers sustainable value.”

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