Mo Abudu is a Nigerian media mogul, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, widely celebrated as one of Africa’s most powerful women in media and entertainment.
She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of EbonyLife Media, a company that has redefined storytelling and representation for Africans on global screens.
Under her leadership, EbonyLife has grown into a multifaceted empire spanning television, film, and digital platforms, consistently pushing the boundaries of African narratives and placing Nollywood on the international stage.
Often described as “Africa’s Oprah,” Mo Abudu began her career in human resources before transitioning into media, where she hosted the talk show Moments with Mo, a program that set the pace for daytime television across Africa.
Her visionary approach led to the establishment of EbonyLife TV in 2013, Africa’s first global black entertainment and lifestyle network.
Through EbonyLife Films, she has produced box-office hits such as Fifty, The Wedding Party, and Chief Daddy, which broke records and proved the commercial viability of Nigerian cinema.
Beyond entertainment, Mo Abudu has built strategic partnerships with global powerhouses including Netflix, Sony Pictures, and AMC, creating opportunities for African stories to reach worldwide audiences.
She is deeply passionate about changing the perception of Africa through powerful storytelling, ensuring that African talent, culture, and creativity receive the recognition they deserve.
Her achievements have earned her international acclaim, including being listed by Forbes among the most influential women in Africa and receiving recognition from institutions like the British Film Institute and the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
Mo Abudu’s work with EbonyLife continues to inspire a new generation of African creatives, proving that media can be both a tool for cultural diplomacy and a driver of economic growth.
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