Mosunmola Abudu is a Nigerian media mogul, philanthropist and recruitment consultant. She is “Africa’s Most Successful Woman” as per Forbes, as well as one of the “25 Most Powerful Women in Global Television” as per The Hollywood Reporter.
Mo has helped in the transformation of Nollywood from what it was, to what it is today. Mo Abudu started her professional career as a recruitment consultant in
1987 with the Atlas Recruitment Consultancy firm in the UK, before
coming back to Nigeria. She is the founder of Vic Lawrence &
Associates Ltd. Her journey did not end there as she went on to
create, produce and present ‘Moments with Mo.’, She later founded a
television station, Ebony Life Television, and has been producing
entertainment content to date.
The content she produces has entertained millions of Nigerians and people across the globe (Chief Daddy, Oluture, Castle and Castle among others). Mo made history in 2020 when her company signed a multi-title deal with Netflix, making
it the first African production company to enter into such an
agreement.
Sony Pictures Television’s international production
division extended its exclusive deal with EbonyLife earlier this year,
giving the studio the first pick of the scripted television projects
intended for global audiences that have been created, originated, or
developed by Mo’s company. Mo is a role model and inspiration to young
African girls and women across the continent.
