MultiChoice Nigeria has announced a major leadership transition following the retirement of its Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, after nearly 15 years at the helm of the pay television company.
The development was confirmed in a statement released on Tuesday, which noted that Ugbe will officially step down at the end of the year, bringing to a close a tenure marked by significant transformation within the Nigerian media and entertainment landscape.
According to the statement, Ugbe will be succeeded by Kemi Omotosho, who is set to assume office as Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria in January 2026.
Ugbe is credited with steering the company through periods of intense market competition, regulatory changes and rapid shifts in consumer viewing habits. Under his leadership, MultiChoice Nigeria strengthened its operational framework, expanded digital offerings and positioned the business for long term sustainability despite economic pressures.
His tenure also coincided with major industry developments, including the growth of streaming services, evolving content consumption patterns and increased demand for local content across Africa.
Incoming CEO, Kemi Omotosho, brings more than two decades of leadership experience spanning media, telecommunications and digital services across Nigeria and the wider Sub Saharan African region.
She has previously held several strategic positions within the MultiChoice Group, including Executive Head of Customer Value Management in Nigeria. She also served as Group Executive Head of Customer Value Management for the Rest of Africa, where she provided oversight and functional leadership across more than 50 markets.
The company expressed confidence that Omotosho’s deep understanding of the business, combined with her regional experience, will support MultiChoice Nigeria’s next phase of growth and innovation in an increasingly competitive media environment.
