MultiChoice Nigeria has appointed Kemi Omotosho as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking a major leadership change at one of Nigeria’s most visible media businesses, the company said in a statement on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The move comes as John Ugbe, the outgoing CEO, retires after nearly 15 years at the helm.
Omotosho’s appointment — effective January 2026 — makes her the first woman to lead MultiChoice Nigeria, a key market in the Group’s African operations.
The company said she brings more than two decades of leadership experience across media, telecommunications and digital services in Nigeria and other sub‑Saharan African markets.
In her new role, Omotosho will oversee strategy, operations and stakeholder engagement for MultiChoice Nigeria, which includes brands such as DStv and GOtv, as well as the company’s expanding digital services.
She is expected to build on the strong foundation laid by Ugbe while helping the business navigate a changing media landscape and competitive pressures.
Before her appointment, Omotosho served as Regional Director for Southern Africa at MultiChoice Group, where she led operations across seven countries with full responsibility for profit and loss.
She has also held senior roles such as Executive Head of Customer Value Management in Nigeria and Group Executive Head of Customer Value Management for the rest of Africa, covering more than 50 markets.
Omotosho said it was “a privilege to be entrusted with the leadership of MultiChoice Nigeria at such a pivotal time,” noting that Nigeria remains one of the Group’s most strategic and dynamic markets and pledging to work with teams and partners to deepen engagement with consumers and support local storytelling and the creative economy.
Ugbe’s long tenure saw MultiChoice Nigeria strengthen its operational foundations, expand its reach, and build strong engagement with the creative industry.
Under his leadership, the company introduced products and services that widened access to pay‑TV and local content, contributing to the growth of the media sector in Nigeria.
Industry observers say Omotosho’s leadership will be tested by economic pressures, including currency volatility, inflation and changing consumer behaviour, as well as intensified competition from global streaming platforms.
Her track record in managing complex markets and driving disciplined growth is expected to be an asset as she steers the business forward.
Omotosho will begin implementing her strategic priorities at MultiChoice Nigeria in early 2026, with a likely focus on customer retention, digital transformation and value delivery for subscribers and stakeholders in the evolving media landscape.
