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MultiChoice Nigeria, a subsidiary of Canal+, has announced a major leadership transition with the retirement of its long-serving Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe. Taking over the reins is Kemi Omotosho, who will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria, in January 2026.
Ugbe’s departure comes after nearly 15 years at the helm, during which he guided the company through significant transformations in the media and entertainment landscape.
Under his leadership, MultiChoice Nigeria strengthened its operational foundations, navigated evolving market dynamics, and positioned itself as a resilient and forward-looking organisation within the region.
Kemi Omotosho brings to her new role over 20 years of extensive leadership experience spanning media, telecommunications, and digital businesses across Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. She has held a series of senior positions within the MultiChoice Group, demonstrating a deep understanding of both operational and strategic imperatives across multiple markets.
Her tenure within MultiChoice includes roles such as Executive Head of Customer Value Management in Nigeria, as well as Group Executive Head of Customer Value Management for the Rest of Africa, where she provided functional leadership across more than 50 markets. Most recently, she served as Regional Director for Southern Africa, overseeing a seven-country portfolio with full profit-and-loss accountability.
Omotosho is widely regarded as a seasoned executive with a proven track record in managing complex organisations, driving disciplined growth, and building high-performing teams. As CEO of MultiChoice Nigeria, she will be responsible for steering the company’s strategy, overseeing operations, and enhancing stakeholder engagement while building on the strong platform established by her predecessor.
Reacting to her appointment, Omotosho described it as an “honour” to lead MultiChoice Nigeria at a pivotal time for the business. She emphasised Nigeria’s importance as one of the group’s most strategic and dynamic markets and outlined her commitment to fostering a future-ready organisation.
“It is a privilege to be entrusted with the leadership of MultiChoice Nigeria,” she said. “I look forward to working closely with our teams and partners to strengthen customer relationships, promote local storytelling and the creative economy, and ensure sustainable value for all stakeholders.”
MultiChoice Nigeria stated that the leadership transition was the result of a structured and orderly succession plan, designed to ensure continuity, stability, and long-term growth for the company’s Nigerian operations. The process reflects the company’s commitment to strong governance practices and strategic planning across its key markets.
Industry analysts have highlighted Omotosho’s appointment as a strategic move that signals MultiChoice Nigeria’s intent to continue expanding its influence in the media and entertainment sector, particularly as consumer preferences evolve and digital platforms gain prominence.
The leadership change also comes at a time when the Nigerian entertainment industry is experiencing rapid growth, driven by local content production, technological innovation, and rising demand for on-demand streaming services. Omotosho’s experience across multiple African markets positions her well to harness these opportunities and build on the company’s established market leadership.
As Kemi Omotosho prepares to take over, stakeholders, employees, and customers alike will be watching closely to see how she shapes the next chapter of MultiChoice Nigeria, balancing innovation, operational excellence, and the continued promotion of African storytelling on the continent and beyond.
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