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MultiChoice Nigeria has announced a significant leadership transition with the appointment of Kemi Omotosho as its new Chief Executive Officer, following the retirement of long-serving executive John Ugbe.
The company, a subsidiary of Canal+, confirmed the development as part of a carefully planned succession process aimed at ensuring stability and continuity within the organisation.
Ugbe steps down after nearly 15 years at the helm, during which he played a central role in shaping MultiChoice Nigeria’s growth and resilience in an evolving media landscape.
Under his leadership, the company successfully navigated major shifts in consumer behaviour, rapid technological advancement, and changing regulatory frameworks within Nigeria’s pay-TV and broadcast industry.
His tenure also coincided with the expansion of local content production and the strengthening of MultiChoice’s position as a key player in Nigeria’s creative economy.
Succeeding him is Omotosho, a seasoned executive with more than two decades of leadership experience across media, telecommunications, and digital services in Nigeria and other sub-Saharan African markets.
Prior to her appointment, she served as Regional Director for Southern Africa, where she oversaw end-to-end business operations and held full profit-and-loss responsibility across seven markets.
Her experience spans strategy execution, operational management, and stakeholder engagement at both regional and country levels.
In her new role, Omotosho will be responsible for leading MultiChoice Nigeria’s strategic direction, overseeing daily operations, and strengthening relationships with regulators, partners, and key industry stakeholders.
Her appointment comes at a time when Nigeria remains one of MultiChoice’s most important markets in West Africa, driven by a growing appetite for local content and digital entertainment.
Speaking on her appointment, Omotosho expressed enthusiasm about taking on the role and leading the company in such a dynamic and competitive environment.
She highlighted her commitment to championing Nigerian storytelling and supporting the country’s creative ecosystem.
According to her, collaboration with industry stakeholders will be critical to ensuring that MultiChoice Nigeria remains future-ready, innovative, and sustainable in the long term.
MultiChoice Nigeria described Omotosho’s emergence as CEO as the outcome of a structured succession plan designed to reinforce leadership continuity and organisational stability.
The company noted that her extensive experience and proven track record position her well to build on the foundation laid by her predecessor while steering the business through the next phase of growth.
The leadership change also signals MultiChoice’s continued focus on strengthening its operations amid increasing competition in the streaming and pay-TV space.
With evolving audience preferences and rapid digital transformation reshaping content consumption, the company is expected to prioritise innovation, local partnerships, and regulatory engagement under Omotosho’s leadership.
As John Ugbe exits after more than a decade of service, industry observers view the transition as a pivotal moment for MultiChoice Nigeria. With Omotosho at the helm, expectations are high that the company will deepen its impact on Nigeria’s entertainment industry while adapting to the demands of a rapidly changing media landscape.
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