Nigeria: We Are Still Here, Investing and Excited About Nigeria's Future, Says CEO of Multichoice, Omotosho

What the report says

MultiChoice Nigeria’s new chief executive, Kemi Omotosho, said in an interview with THISDAY that the company remains committed to Nigeria despite pressure on consumers, rising costs and a changing entertainment market. The interview, published in Lagos by THISDAY on 16 August 2026 and carried by AllAfrica, highlights her role as the company’s first female CEO and her view that leadership should be judged by competence and results rather than gender.

Omotosho said MultiChoice is seeking to make its services more affordable and flexible for Nigerian customers. She pointed to recent changes including lower entry pricing for DStv and GOtv and the launch of DStv Stream, which allows viewing without a satellite dish or installation. She also said the business is investing in technology, content and distribution to reach more households as viewing habits shift toward streaming and mobile access.

A major theme of the interview is MultiChoice’s long presence in Nigeria. Omotosho said the company has operated in the country for more than three decades and has become part of everyday life for many families. She described its wider economic role as supporting jobs, local production, dealers, installers and creative talent, while investing in Nigerian stories that can travel across Africa and beyond.

The CEO also addressed ownership and structure, saying MultiChoice Nigeria now operates within CANAL+, the France-based media group that took control in 2025. She said the local business still focuses on Nigerian customers and partnerships, while benefiting from global scale, technology and experience. The remarks matter because they signal how one of Nigeria’s biggest pay-TV and streaming providers is trying to stay relevant in a difficult market while expanding its creative-industry footprint.