Mo Abudu Bags Forbes’ Africa 2024 Bizwoman Of the Year Award

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Mo Abudu, the Chief Executive Officer of EbonyLife Group, has been honored as the 2024 Businesswoman of the Year at the prestigious Forbes Africa Woman Awards. The ceremony, which took place at Emperor’s Palace in Johannesburg on Friday, March 8, coincided with International Women’s Day (IWD).

In her acceptance speech, Abudu highlighted the importance of resilience and unity among African women. She dedicated her success to her team at EbonyLife, her family, and the 'remarkable' women who inspire her.

Abudu's impact transcends the entertainment industry. Recently recognized as one of the 24 Nigerian Women to Watch in 2024 for her role in the creative sector, she has also been listed among the esteemed global elites of Forbes' Most Powerful Women. Abudu recently curated the ground-breaking “Echoes of Africa” series at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, marking the first time African cinema has been showcased at the institution.

EbonyLife Media, under Abudu's leadership, has collaborated with renowned studios such as Sony, AMC Networks, Netflix, Starz, Lionsgate, BBC, Westbrook Studios, and Will Packer Productions, furthering her international impact. Her commitment to fostering talent and diversity is evident through partnerships with Idris Elba’s Green Door Pictures, aiming to uplift talent from Africa and its diaspora and create inclusive and diverse content.

Abudu is dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders, serving as a distinguished judge for the Forbes 30 Under 30 selection committee and as Creatives Champion for the upcoming UK-African Investment Summit. She also focuses on up-skilling the next generation of filmmakers at the EbonyLife Creative Academy.

Abudu's journey serves as an inspiration to women everywhere, demonstrating that with determination and resilience, any obstacle can be overcome. Her message to fellow women is clear: “If you can think it, you can do it. Together, let’s continue to pave the path for generations to come.”

Under her guidance, EbonyLife Group has become a powerhouse in the entertainment industry, comprising EbonyLife Films, EbonyLife Studios, the EbonyLife Creative Academy, and EbonyLife Place, Nigeria’s first luxury entertainment resort.

Abudu's notable productions include highest-grossing blockbusters such as Fifty, The Wedding Party, Your Excellency, and Òlòtūré. Additionally, Blood Sisters, Netflix’s first Original Nigerian series, garnered over 11 million hours of viewing time and secured a spot in Netflix’s Global Top Ten list. Wrath and Revenge launched on Netflix over Christmas 2023, and Netflix recently announced the upcoming release of other titles, including an Òlòtūré sequel and Baby Farm – a brand new series where a young pregnant woman becomes a prisoner of a sinister baby farm operating under the auspices of a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO).

Source: Arise

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