MultiChoice Nigeria has appointed Kemi Omotosho as its new Chief Executive Officer, following the retirement of John Ugbe, the company said in a statement on Monday.

The appointment will take effect from January 2026, marking a leadership transition at the pay-TV operator after nearly 15 years under Ugbe, who oversaw the business through significant shifts in Nigeria’s media and entertainment landscape.

Ugbe stepped down after a long tenure during which MultiChoice Nigeria navigated rapid digital transformation, changing consumer habits and intensifying competition within the pay-TV and streaming markets.

Omotosho brings more than two decades of experience spanning media, telecommunications and digital services across Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. She has held several senior roles 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.

Most recently, she served as Regional Director for Southern Africa, where she had overall responsibility for operations across seven countries.

Commenting on her appointment, Omotosho described Nigeria as a critical market for the Group and said she was looking forward to leading the business at a pivotal time.

“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,” she said. “I look forward to working with our teams and partners to deepen our relationship with consumers and champion local storytelling and the creative economy, as well as build a future-ready organisation that delivers sustainable value.”

The company said the leadership change followed a structured transition process designed to ensure continuity and stability in its Nigerian operations.