Last night, all your favourite celebrities joined a host of other friends and family of the outgoing Executive Vice President and Managing Director of ViacomCBS Networks Africa and BET International, Alex Okosi to celebrate him for his significant contributions in Reimagining Africa and transforming the Media and Entertainment Industry since he took up the mantle of leadership on the continent 15 years ago.
The Nigerian-born US-educated media stalwart went on to chronicle his journey on launching MTV’s 100th channel in Africa to traversing the challenges and highlighting the achievements that have contributed to his Africa Reimagined vision.
Monde Twala and Craig Paterson who both take on the reins as co-General Managers for ViacomCBS Networks Africa in March as Senior Vice President for Editorial VCN and Senior Vice President VCN, respectively, also joined in the commemorations.
Okosi extended his gratitude to his fellow colleagues, industry friends and guests for joining in the celebration and send off saying, “I am truly comforted by knowing that we have a team who can take on the task ahead with vigor and experience to carve a unique space together with you in ViacomCBS and African history. You all have the opportunity and power to continue to drive change, to create opportunities for our youth, the industry and our continent.”
Alex Okosi is a graduate of St Michael’s College, Vermont, where he graduated magna cum laude with a double major in Business Administration and Economics, an award winner of the Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2013, an All Africa Business Leader Award Finalist in 2018, and an honorary Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Marketing of Nigeria in 2019. He is currently the Executive Vice President and Managing Director of VCN Africa and BET International.
2Baba, D'banj, Rita Dominic, Ice Prince, MI Abaga, Flavour & More Stars Party With Alex Okosi As He Bows Out Of ViacomCBS
