FourthMainland Appointed New Board of Directors
The media group selected leaders from various industries to oversee the growth of its African content ecosystem.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in People
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Media group FourthMainland has appointed a new board of directors to guide the expansion of its integrated African content ecosystem. The company selected high-level executives from the business, energy, media, and agriculture sectors.
Why it matters
The leadership shakeup is designed to help the group build platforms capable of sharing African stories with global relevance. By diversifying board expertise, FourthMainland intends to strengthen its regional market presence.
The new board consists of six executive leaders representing diverse sectors across Africa, including energy, media, and agriculture. The company operates across multiple broadcast frequencies, including 105.1 FM and 93.5 FM.
The players
Chude Jideonwo
He is the founder of the media group FourthMainland.
Folake Soetan
She serves as the Managing Director of Arahas Global Oilfield Services.
Doja Allen
She is the Managing Director and CEO of Cardinal Broadcasting Limited.
Colette Amaeshi
She serves as the Managing Director of the media outlet Pulse Ghana.
Remi Ogunkayo
He serves as the CEO of the advisory firm Momentum Africa.
The details
The new board includes Folake Soetan, Doja Allen, Colette Amaeshi, Remi Ogunkayo, and Natasha Kofoworola Quist. These leaders will support FourthMainland, which was founded by Chude Jideonwo, in scaling its influence across the African continent.
Timeline
FourthMainland announced the board appointments on September 22, 2026.
Market Landscape
The appointments align with the ongoing consolidation of African media markets as firms scale to meet rising demand. This move positions FourthMainland to better compete for regional influence against established energy and media conglomerates.
Consumers can expect new content platforms and potentially expanded media services as the company integrates its regional ecosystem. These changes may influence the availability of diverse African-focused storytelling across various digital and broadcast channels.
The takeaway
The move signals a shift toward professionalized governance to support the international export of regional media content. Readers should watch for new platform launches as the company utilizes its new leadership expertise.
Further reading
For more on industry leadership changes, visit the People section.
More information
Read more about the company and its initiatives on the FourthMainland company website.
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