Opeoluwa Filani has joined Showmax as the General Manager for its Nigeria operations.
The appointment makes Filani the first ever General Manager in Nigeria for the African streaming app.
Announcing Filani’s appointment, Yolisa Phahle, the CEO of MultiChoice Connected Video, said, “We’ve witnessed unprecedented growth in our paying subscriber base over the past year, and it’s become even more important to have a dedicated team at the helm of affairs of Showmax in one of our most important markets. Opeoluwa brings many years of relevant experience and a refreshing perspective to business development. His appointment couldn’t have come at a better time as this is a defining period for our business in Nigeria. I am confident that with his experience and vision, Opeoluwa will drive Showmax Nigeria to even greater heights.”
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Filani has over 16 years of senior management experience, working in various roles in Sales and Marketing.
“These are exciting times for the SVoD industry in Africa and Showmax is right at the centre of this emerging sector.