Celebrating Mo Abudu, A Woman Of Many Firsts, As GoldMyne Woman Of The Week
Mosunmola Abudu, born in London in 1964, is a Nigerian media pro, entrepreneur, founder and philanthropist. She is fondly known as Mo Abudu. She began as a recruitment consultant in the UK, later heading HR for ExxonMobil in Nigeria. Then, she founded her own HR Firm, Vic Lawrence & Associates Limited. She is the founder of EbonyLife Media, where African stories are showcased, building a media empire with EbonyLife TV, EbonyLife Films and the EbonyLife Creative Academy.
Mo is a powerful voice for African stories and women in media. This week, we celebrate her as GoldMyne Woman of the Week, not just for her long-standing achievements, but also for her recent recognition on the Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women of 2025 List, a testament to her global impact.
She is a woman of many firsts as she has redefined the media landscape in Nigeria and Africa at large. Mo is the founder and CEO of EbonyLife Media, a multimedia conglomerate responsible for high-quality African storytelling through film, TV, and streaming platforms. Under her leadership, EbonyLife has partnered with global giants like Netflix, Sony Pictures, and AMC Networks, bringing African stories to the global stage.
Mo has made history as she first African woman to launch a pan-African TV channel. She is also the first African to sign a multi-title deal with Netflix.
She is a force for women and representation. Beyond entertainment, Mo Abudu is a fierce advocate for women empowerment, leadership, and representation. She launched The Mo Abudu Foundation, which supports youth and women-focused initiatives and regularly mentors emerging creatives and entrepreneurs across Africa.
Her inclusion in Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women in the World List (2025) cements her place as one of Africa’s most influential voices. It acknowledges not only her business acumen but her cultural influence, leadership, and dedication to telling authentic African stories.
Mo Abudu is a recipient of many honourary degrees. She was also awarded a National Honour, ‘Officer of the Order of the Niger’ (OON) by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. She also won the Forbes 2024 Businesswoman of The Year Award.
Her journey is proof that African excellence can thrive on the global stage. She’s not just a media mogul, she’s a visionary who’s changing the narrative for women, for Africans, and for storytellers everywhere.
We celebrate Mo Abudu this week for her unwavering commitment to elevating African voices, her boldness in breaking boundaries, and her legacy of inspiration.
GoldMyne salutes you, Queen Mo. Keep leading, keep shining.
