Top 10 Nigerian Women in Media and Journalism
Nigerian women have been making waves in various fields, and media and journalism are no exception. Over the years, many Nigerian women have used their voices and talents to inform, educate, and inspire the public. They have broken barriers and have become trailblazers in the media industry. Here is a list of the top 10 […]
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Is Forbes’ Most Powerful Woman in Africa
In the recently unveiled Forbes Most Powerful Women for 2023, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, has secured the remarkable 87th position on Forbes’ global list. This makes Okonjo-Iweala the highest-ranked African on the list. This annual ranking, now in its 20th year, serves as a testament to the diverse and […]
Entrepreneurial Success Stories: Mo Abudu
Mosunmola Abudu, better known as “Mo Abudu,” is a Nigerian media mogul, philanthropist, and former human resources management consultant. Mosunmola Abudu was born in London, England, on September 11, 1964, to Nigerian parents. She spent her early years in Nigeria before returning to England for her education. After completing her Bachelor’s degree, she worked […]
The Most Powerful African Women in the World 2022
Since pre-colonial, colonial and early post-colonial eras, the world has witnessed the rise and influence of powerful African women whether as queens, queen-mothers, warriors, activists, writers, entrepreneurs, and industrialists. Read more about Women Whether it is Queen Hatshepsut of Egypt who lived between 1500 and 1400 BC or Queen Mother Idia of the Benin […]
Did You Know? Top 10 Nigerian Women In Business
Across Nigeria’s economic landscape, Nigerian women are putting in a shift and pushing the boundaries of achievement. This is true in commerce and industry, media and entertainment, academia, sport, and whatever other fields you can think of. They once had to dwell in the lower rungs of corporate hierarchies; but now, they are proving […]
Netflix And Mo Abudu Partners To Extend Reach In Africa
Giant American media streaming service and producer, Netflix, in a bid to continue its extension into Africa, has partnered with Nigerian filmmaker and owner of the renowned EbonyLife TV production company, Mo Abudu, to create new content from the Nigerian film industry. Abudu, a household name in Nigerian television will collaborate with the Netflix team […]
Arit Okpo is the New Host of African Voices CNN
Arit Okpo, seasoned Nigerian TV presenter and producer, has been announced the new host of CNN’s African Voices. The announcement was made by CNN Africa’s official Twitter handle and was confirmed by Arit Okpo on the 8th of August. African Voices by CNN is a continental show sponsored by Globacom that highlights and celebrates Africa’s […]
Mo Abudu Chairs 47th International Emmy Award Gala
Nigeria’s foremost media entrepreneur, and CEO of Ebonylife Media, Mo Abudu,is expected to chair the 47th International Emmy Awards Gala held in New York later this year. The International Emmy Awards is held annually in November by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS) to honour the best television programs produced and aired […]
Did You Know? 20 Richest Nigerian Women In Entertainment, Part 1
Researches have shown that despite the country’s economic downturn, Nigerians are still among some of the wealthiest people in the continent. With all the social media glitz and glamour, if you have ever wondered about how much money your favorite celebrities really have, a recent publication by global financial news, analysis and data portal shows […]
Social Media Accounts To Follow: 5 Women Who Make International Women’s Day Worth Celebrating
In the wake of the International Women’s Day that just passed, here is a list of women who have shown what it is to be strong, independent and enterprising. These women are known for their impact on society and have shown how important a balanced society for both genders is. Kemi Adetiba Kemi Adetiba has […]
The Queens Of The Nigerian Box Office
Women have played very important roles in bringing Nigeria’s film industry to where it is now, many of them have been in front of the cameras as actresses. But only a few have dared to work behind the scene, directing and producing. Here are some of the women who are setting new records in the […]
Mo Abudu Bags Another Doctorate Degree
Nigerian media and entertainment entrepreneur, and founder of Ebonylife Media, Mo Abudu, has been awarded a degree of Doctor of Arts, in recognition of her contributions to broadcasting and enterprise in the country. View this post on Instagram I would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to the University of Westminster for […]
Celebrating Mo Abudu At 54
One of Nigeria’s foremost media entrepreneurs, Mosunmola Abud (known as Mo Abudu), turned fifty-four on the 11th of September 2018. CEO of Africa’s Foremost Global Black Television Network Abudu is the CEO of EbonyLife TV, located at Tinapa Resort in the South-South Nigeria tourist city of Calabar. The network, founded in 2013, is Africa’s pioneer […]
Mo Abudu, 2Baba and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at ‘Invest in Nigeria’ Summit Los Angeles
As part of the ‘Invest in Nigeria’ Summit, media entrepreneur Mo Abudu facilitated a meeting between stakeholders in Hollywood and other members of the Vice President’s advisory group on technology and creativity. Other participants at the summit included Afropop sensation 2Baba, and connoisseur of arts and culture Bolanle Austen-Peters as well as stakeholders in Hollywood. […]
EbonyLife TV Set to Film ”Death and the King’s Horseman” by Wole Soyinka
Filmmaker, media entrepreneur and EbonyLife TV boss, Mo Abudu, has announced that EbonyLife TV has acquired the rights to produce a feature film “Death and the King’s Horseman” an adaptation of a play by Wole Soyinka. She made the post after a lunch meeting with the Nobel laureate in London on Sunday. “Lunch with Prof […]
Women You Should Know: Mo Abudu
The Nigerian media mogul, media personality and former human resources management consultant, Mosunmola Abudu, widely known as Mo Abudu, has been described as Africa’s Most Successful Woman by Forbes. Early life She was born on September 11, 1964 in London, the first of three girls to Late Mr and Mrs Lawrence Akintunde. She spent seven years […]