Mo Abudu

Mo Abudu
CEO EbonyLife Group

Mo Abudu is a distinguished African media mogul, admired for her remarkable influences in the media space for over two decades. She recently clocked 61 and I remember a friend saying “Is Aunty Mo really 61?” There is no way you would see her and not wonder.  So, I added to my friend’s “wonder” by saying “She is also a GrandMa…a hot one for that matter.”

Beyond that, is Mo’s energy. Mo always has something new she’s working on. We thought we had seen it all, guess what? She is launching Mo Essentials, a leisure wear range designed for your ultimate comfort, to be purchased exclusively on EbonyLifeONPlus, which she says is more than just a streaming online platform. It is, according to Mo, a bold new digital destination for entertainment, empowerment, and African excellence. You see what I mean when I say she isn’t resting on her oars?

One thing you cannot take away from Mo is her attention to details. She isn’t stopping at anything until excellence is birthed. Her slogan “If you can think it, you can do it” aren’t mere words, if it flashes across her mind, just know that the next time you are hearing from her, it is the announcement of the project. Her passion for work and commitment to outstanding results is praiseworthy. How she combines her role in the media space with business and filmmaking even at 61 is admired.

Whether it is forming strategic collaborations, or projecting Nigeria, and by extension Africa on a global stage, Mo always represents well. For instance, she just had the world premiere of her movie, produced by EbonyLife Films ‘Dust To Dreams’ at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF50), directed by the exceptionally gifted Idris Elba, a film on family, love, legacy, and music. Indeed, it was an unforgettable day for Mo. Little wonder she said “From our take-off at Fairmont Royal York Hotel, to our screening at the TIFF Lightbox, and our wonderful dinner at Salon, it was a night to remember.”

From EbonyLife to EbonyLife Studios, to EbonyLife Creative Academy and EbonyLife Place, Nigeria’s luxury entertainment resort, Mo has consistently shown that she is on top of her game. Beyond being called the CEO of EbonyLife Group, Mo is daily living her dreams and she is never shy to take us along with her through her journey every step of the way.

Indeed, she exemplifies the meaning of being a media mogul— she is zealous, dogged, and unwaveringly dedicated to making a difference. As she consistently explores new horizons, regardless of encountered challenges, she not only shows that age is just a number, she is proof that the pursuit of excellence knows no restrictions. She is certainly a living legacy inspiring the media space today and for years to come.