Forbes named Nigerian filmmaker Mo Abudu one of the most powerful women in the world in 2021.
The media mogul and philanthropist, who said she was overjoyed, took to her Instagram page @moabudu to thank her fans and well-wishers for their support.
She is humbled and grateful, she says, to be among the world’s most amazing women.
“Good morning, beautiful people.
“I awoke yesterday to the incredible news that I had been named as number 98 on the annual list of THE FORBES 100 MOST POWERFUL WOMEN IN THE WORLD.”
“Forbes published its 18th annual list on December 7, 2021 – as reported by Nicolette Jones and Erika Burho.” Moira Forbes and Maggie McGrath edited the piece.
“I’m humbled and grateful to be among some of the world’s most incredible women, including MacKenzie Scott (no. 1), a novelist, philanthropist, and the third-wealthiest woman in the United States, and Christine Lagarde (no. 3), President of the European Central Bank.”
“Among the women of color on the list are US Vice President Kamala Harris (no. 2) and Oprah Winfrey, who appears for the umpteenth time.”
“On the list, there are only three African women: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (no. 91), and Tanzania’s current President, Samia Suluhu Hassan (no. 94),
“And this is yours truly – Me.”
“Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu is one of the most powerful women in global media,” according to Forbes.
“When I heard the news today, a dear friend said to me, “Imagine if your child self could have known where you were going.”
“Once again, I was caught off guard. We’re just thanking God for these global opportunities and doing everything we can to spread The EBONYLIFE brand around the world.
“We are also creating first-class opportunities and value for every single stakeholder with whom we partner and work.”
“My hope is that many more of my deserving African sisters will be added to this list in the coming years.”
“The link to the full report is below: https://www.forbes.com/power-women/#13636b105e25,” she wrote.
Forbes’ 18th annual ‘100 Most Powerful Women 2021′ list ranked Abudu at number 98, describing her as one of the most powerful women in global media.
She has also been named by Forbes as “Africa’s Most Successful Woman” and by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the “25 Most Powerful Women in Global Television.”
The 58-year-old is a media mogul, philanthropist, and the founder of EbonyLife Films, which has produced several hit films such as “The Wedding Party,” “Fifty, Chief Daddy,” “Your Excellency,” “The Royal Hibiscus Hotel and Oloture,” and others.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the first woman and African to serve as Director-General of the World Trade Organization, was ranked 91st on the list in the Policy and Politics Category, according to the News of Nigeria (NAN).
According to Forbes, she is “an economist and international development professional with over 30 years of experience working in Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and North America.”