Media mogul, Mo Abudu, has expressed her gratitude for being ranked among Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women in the World.
This marks her third consecutive year on the prestigious list.
Mo Abudu expressed her humility and pride in representing the media and entertainment sector, as well as being a symbol of black excellence and Nigerian/African achievement.
Abudu congratulated her fellow powerful women on the list, including Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
She emphasised the importance of representation, stating that seeing women of colour and women from developing nations recognised on a global stage inspires and motivates others to break barriers.
Mo Abudu sees her recognition as a call to action, encouraging women to continue pushing boundaries, forging paths, and lifting each other up.
Abudu thanked Forbes for celebrating the power, resilience, and impact of women worldwide, and she looks forward to seeing more women rise and rewrite the narrative.
“Good morning, beautiful people. Forbes World’s 100 most powerful women 2024.
“I am deeply humbled to feature once again on the Forbes World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list for the third consecutive year. It is an incredible honor to represent the media and entertainment sector, to stand as a proud Black woman, and to fly the flag for Nigeria and Africa on this prestigious global platform.
“A huge congratulations to all the phenomenal women on this list! A special shoutout to my dearest sister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, whose unwavering brilliance and leadership inspire us all year after year.
“Representation matters. When we see women of color, women from developing nations, and women breaking barriers in all industries recognized on a global stage, it reminds us of what’s possible. It’s a call to action for us to continue breaking ceilings, forging paths, and lifting others along the way.
“Thank you, Forbes, for celebrating the power, resilience, and impact of women worldwide. Here’s to more women rising and rewriting the narrative.”
