Kemi Omotosho has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria, set to take the helm in January 2026. She succeeds John Ugbe, who is retiring after a long tenure as the company’s leader.
Mr. Ugbe, who led the company for nearly 15 years, steps down after guiding MultiChoice Nigeria through major industry transformations, economic challenges, and evolving consumer demands in Africa’s largest pay-TV market. His tenure focused on strengthening operational resilience, expanding local content offerings, and building a robust foundation for long-term growth.
Following him is Kemi Omotosho, an accomplished executive with over 20 years of experience in the media, telecommunications, and digital sectors across Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. Omotosho has held progressively senior positions 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, where she provided strategic oversight across more than 50 markets.
Most recently, she served as Regional Director for Southern Africa, holding full profit-and-loss responsibility for a portfolio spanning seven countries. Known for her expertise in leading complex organizations, driving disciplined expansion, and cultivating high-performing teams, Omotosho will now oversee MultiChoice Nigeria’s overall strategy, operations, and stakeholder relations, continuing to build on the strong base established under Ugbe.
In a statement on her appointment, Ms. Omotosho expressed enthusiasm for the role: “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.”
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The transition has been described by MultiChoice Nigeria as structured and orderly, designed to maintain business continuity and stability during the handover.
The announcement aligns with broader restructuring efforts following Canal+’s full acquisition of the MultiChoice Group in late 2025. The deal, valued at approximately $2 billion, consolidated Canal+’s position as a leading global media player with a dominant footprint in Africa’s pay-TV and streaming sectors. Since completing the takeover, Canal+ has been realigning leadership structures across various jurisdictions to support integrated operations and strategic priorities.
MultiChoice Nigeria continues to serve millions of subscribers through platforms like DStv and GOtv, emphasizing premium entertainment, sports, and locally produced content. The leadership shift is expected to further enhance focus on innovation, consumer engagement, and contributions to Nigeria’s vibrant creative industries.
