MultiChoice Nigeria has named Kemi Omotosho as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a leadership transition at the pay-TV operator following the retirement of John Ugbe after nearly 15 years at the helm.
The company said Omotosho’s appointment takes effect from January 2026, concluding a structured succession process designed to safeguard operational continuity and long-term stability.
Ugbe exits after a prolonged tenure during which he steered the business through significant shifts in the media and broadcasting landscape, navigating regulatory pressures, changing consumer behaviour and rapid digital transformation.
Omotosho brings more than two decades of experience spanning media, telecommunications and digital services across Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. A long-serving executive within the MultiChoice Group, she has held several senior roles, including Executive Head of Customer Value Management in Nigeria and Group Executive Head of Customer Value Management for the Rest of Africa.
Until her appointment, she served as Regional Director for Southern Africa, overseeing operations in seven countries with full responsibility for strategy execution and market performance.
Reacting to her elevation, Omotosho described Nigeria as a critical growth market for the Group and pledged to deepen engagement with customers and partners.
She said the appointment was a privilege, noting that the Nigerian market remained strategic and dynamic, adding that her focus would be on strengthening customer relationships, promoting local content and supporting the creative economy while building a resilient, future-ready organisation.
MultiChoice said the leadership change followed a deliberate transition framework, underscoring its commitment to corporate governance and business continuity as it positions the Nigerian operation for its next phase of growth.
