MultiChoice Nigeria has appointed Kemi Omotosho as its Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria, effective January 2026. Succeeding John Ugbe, who is stepping down from the position after nearly 15 years.
The company revealed that the transition follows a structured succession process designed to ensure continuity in leadership and operations.
During his tenure, MultiChoice Nigeria navigated shifts in consumer behaviour, technology and regulation within the pay-TV and broader media industry. He oversaw efforts to strengthen the company’s operational framework and position the business to respond to changing market conditions. MultiChoice described his exit as a planned retirement rather than a sudden departure.
Omotosho joins the role with more than two decades of leadership experience spanning media, telecommunications and digital services across Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan African markets.
In her new role, Omotosho will be responsible for overseeing MultiChoice Nigeria’s strategy, day-to-day operations and engagement with regulators, partners and other stakeholders.
Before her appointment, she was the Regional Director for Southern Africa in the company, where she had full profit and loss responsibility for operations covering seven countries.
She has 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.
Speaking on her appointment, Omotosho said, “It is a privilege to be entrusted with the leadership of MultiChoice Nigeria at this important moment.
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.”
MultiChoice said the handover between Ugbe and Omotosho would take place in an orderly manner ahead of the January 2026 effective date, allowing for knowledge transfer and operational stability as the company continues its activities in the Nigerian market.