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Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by Bestmanfornow(op):
Google has announced that Alex Okosi, currently Managing Director for YouTube in EMEA Emerging Markets, will take on the role of Managing Director for Google in Africa.

In his new role, Okosi will be responsible for Google’s operations in Africa including programs to help businesses and economies on the continent to grow, as well as expanding access and providing tools to help the next billion users get more from the web.

“Alex is a proven leader with a wealth of experience in the media and technology industries. He has a deep understanding of African countries and a passion for using technology to empower people and businesses,” said Meir Brand, Vice President, EMEA Emerging Markets at Google.

Okosi is a seasoned media, entertainment, and technology leader. Prior to joining YouTube, he held the position of Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Viacom International Media Networks Africa and BET International. In his most recent position at YouTube, Okosi played a pivotal role in steering the platform’s growth and expansion across Africa, the Middle East, and Turkey.

Source: Channels Television

Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by TemplarLandry: 8:40pm On Sep 06, 2023
cool I remember him when he was the CEO of MTV Base.

Congrats to him.


@BestManForNow AKA Anambra's foster son, small small you don dey build this your new account o. Nice one.
Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by accordadoga26(f): 8:41pm On Sep 06, 2023
hahahakikiki

We are not like the children of hate, we will congratulate him.

Congrats to him.

But I would advise him not to indulge in any act of fraudulence like his kinsmen
Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by paxx: 8:45pm On Sep 06, 2023
accordadoga26:
hahahakikiki

We are not like the children of hate.

Congrats to him.

But I would advise him not to indulge in any act of fraudulence like his kinsmen
dont worry. he will OPPRESS UR FAMILY AND UR PEOPLE
Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by kettykings: 8:46pm On Sep 06, 2023
Odogwu ,heads up
Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by Odin13: 8:50pm On Sep 06, 2023
Brotherly
Congrats
Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by Bestmanfornow(op): 8:55pm On Sep 06, 2023
TemplarLandry:
cool I remember him when he was the CEO of MTV Base.

Congrats to him.


@BestManForNow AKA Anambra's foster son, small small you don dey build this your new account o. Nice one.
Bro we dey
Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by yarimo(m): 9:32pm On Sep 06, 2023
Criminal before you know what is going on he will start trafficking drugs undecided
Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by VeryGoodMan: 9:35pm On Sep 06, 2023
yarimo:
Criminal before you know what is going on he will start trafficking drugs undecided
Kano is the Tramadol headquarters of Africa.

Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by yarimo(m): 9:36pm On Sep 06, 2023
VeryGoodMan:
Kano is the Tramadol headquarters of Africa.

Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by Bestmanfornow(op): 9:39pm On Sep 06, 2023
yarimo:
Criminal before you know what is going on he will start trafficking drugs undecided
Never do well you're busy building you business empire on Nairaland with hate post s grin grin, that's your investment, you're not worth being his house help I hope you know that
Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by VeryGoodMan: 9:40pm On Sep 06, 2023
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Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by Krugisback(m): 9:41pm On Sep 06, 2023
Another moment of gnashing of teeth for the yorubas
Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by Jcoleworld911: 9:45pm On Sep 06, 2023
Ife eji abu onye Anambra erika😀🦾

Ndi Igbo mma mma ooo

Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by Highlife217: 9:46pm On Sep 06, 2023
That’s why I say Nigerians with means, especially Igbos, need to leave Nigeria. We’re not held back by jealous tribalists outside of Nigeria.
Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by igwebuike01: 9:46pm On Sep 06, 2023
Some said he is from Enugu
Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by igwebuike01: 9:50pm On Sep 06, 2023
accordadoga26:
hahahakikiki

We are not like the children of hate, we will congratulate him.

Congrats to him.

But I would advise him not to indulge in any act of fraudulence like his kinsmen
Yorubas are becoming like northerners
Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by Ttipsy(f): 10:03pm On Sep 06, 2023
Congratulations sir
Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by Sizwezi: 10:07pm On Sep 06, 2023
igwebuike01:
Some said he is from Enugu
He is from Onitsha in Anambra state.
Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by yoruboid:
Congratulations
Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by christejames(m): 10:21pm On Sep 06, 2023
Congratulations nwokeoma!
Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by Bestmanfornow(op): 10:37pm On Sep 06, 2023
yoruboid:
Good to know he will be reporting to another Nigerian, Olumide Balogun, who is the Director for West Africa
Dumbo he is the managing director of Africa who is reporting to who envious mind
Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by plaindealer: 10:46pm On Sep 06, 2023
How hard is it to say Nigerian?

I thought you anti-Nigerian elements love to claim Nigeria because you developed fake overnight crocodile love for Nigeria.


Anyway, below is your reality for the next 8 years..


grin grin

Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by iLoveYouToo(m): 10:48pm On Sep 06, 2023
Proudly Nigerian, secessionists can eat dirt
Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by Bestmanfornow(op): 10:49pm On Sep 06, 2023
igwebuike01:
Some said he is from Enugu
He was born in Enugu but a native of Onitsha just like many thinks that Flavor and Phyno were from Enugu because both were born and schooled in Enugu but they're from Anambra state

Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by Bestmanfornow(op):
plaindealer:
How hard is it to say Nigerian?

I thought you anti-Nigerian elements love to claim Nigeria because you developed fake overnight crocodile love for Nigeria.


Anyway, below is your reality for the next 8 years..


grin grin
Only those that care, let me see how he will turn Osun his state of Origin as most prosperous state in the world because he is the president, he will soon be history just like Buhari you worshipped for eight years, let see how your life will improve, I'm more concerned who governance me not the president. even if the naira is nosediving by God's grace I'm among those that are benefitting from $ every 21 days while you waste your precious life on Nairaland
Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by Putinofrussia: 11:10pm On Sep 06, 2023
Congrats
Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by SpaceTour: 11:20pm On Sep 06, 2023
Anambra amaka
Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by igwebuike01: 11:38pm On Sep 06, 2023
Sizwezi:
He is from Onitsha in Anambra state.
Yes, okosi is popular Onitsha name. But BBC igbo said Enugu
Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by igwebuike01: 11:40pm On Sep 06, 2023
plaindealer:
How hard is it to say Nigerian?

I thought you anti-Nigerian elements love to claim Nigeria because you developed fake overnight crocodile love for Nigeria.


Anyway, below is your reality for the next 8 years..


grin grin
Nigeria keee you there
Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by igwebuike01: 11:41pm On Sep 06, 2023
Bestmanfornow:
Only those that care, let me see how he will turn Osun his state of Origin as most prosperous state in the world because he is the president, he will soon be history just like Buhari you worshipped for eight years, let see how your life will improve, I'm more concerned who governance me not the president. even if the naira is nosediving by God's grace I'm among those that are benefitting from $ every 21 days while you waste your precious life on Nairaland
Monarchy damaged yoruba people
Re: Anambra Son Appointed As Google Managing Director For Africa (photo) by igwebuike01: 11:42pm On Sep 06, 2023
Bestmanfornow:
He was born in Enugu but a native of Onitsha just like many thinks that Flavor and Phyno were from Enugu because both were born and schooled in Enugu but they're from Anambra state
Okay. I have always known Okosi as Onitsha name
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