The Fall of Nick Imudia Former Group CEO of d.light

A Chronology of Corporate Success, Blackmail, and Tragedy

Compiled and Chronologically Arranged by Enock Obwaka Gesora

Based on the Investigative Broadcast by NTV’s Murder Tapes

Nick Imudia was one of Africa's brightest corporate minds. A Nigerian technology leader, he built a remarkable career across telecommunications, e-commerce, and digital transformation. His credentials were stellar: a Bachelor of Engineering from Finland, a Master's degree from Denmark, and an MBA in International Business Management.

For nearly two decades, he rose through the ranks at Nokia, eventually overseeing operations across West and Central Africa. He later became CEO of Konga, and finally Group CEO of d.light, leading renewable energy expansion across Africa and Asia from his base in Nairobi.

He had spent over 20 years building a name, a family, a legacy, and a future.

As CEO of d.light, Nick began a relationship with his personal assistant, Diana Kavesa. What started as professional turned romantic. Diana managed his schedule, booked hotels and hangout spots for them, and reportedly recorded their intimate moments.

Everything was sweet and rosy—until she became pregnant.

Their relationship suddenly became toxic, messy, and dangerous. Diana started making demands backed by threats: comply, or she would send his wife and board members the clips and messages. To show she wasn't bluffing, she sent him some of those recordings.

Nick was shaken to the core. The reputation he had spent decades building now sat in the hands of someone threatening to destroy it. He didn't want to hurt his family. Cornered emotionally, psychologically, and financially, he caved to her demands—not once, not twice, but several times.

While Diana was away on maternity leave, before she had even delivered the child, the volatile nature of their situation forced a discussion about their professional future. Recognizing the high risk of continuing their close working dynamic, Nick suggested transitioning her out of her role as his Personal Assistant. He...