Mo Abudu

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Mo Abudu's career is marked by historic achievements. She is the first African woman to own a pan-African entertainment network, and her films have broken box office records in Nigeria. Her inclusion in the TIME 100 in 2025 is a testament to her global impact.

AwardsMo Abudu has received numerous awards for her contributions to media and entertainment. She won a BAFTA for her television work, and has been recognized by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the most influential women in TV. In 2025, she was named to the TIME 100 list.

Honours & Distinctions

Powerlist of Most Influential Black People in the UK

Powerlist·2019

Recognized for her influence in media.

Rankings & Lists

#100

TIME 100 Most Influential People

TIME·2025

Magazine Covers

Forbes

2025-12-10

Mo Abudu: The Media Mogul Changing African Entertainment

Records & Feats

First African woman to own a pan-African entertainment network

Historic First·2013

Founded EbonyLife TV in 2013, the first black-owned multi-channel entertainment network in Africa.