Still in the spirit of celebrating women, the 2024 Women Africa Businesswoman Award has spotlighted the remarkable achievements of women across Africa. This accolade recognizes individual brilliance and honors the collective resilience and visionary leadership of the women shaping their respective industries.
Two outstanding Nigerian women are among this year’s award recipients. They have broken barriers and left indelible marks on the sands of time.
Mosunmola Abudu, popularly known as Mo Abudu, a towering figure in Nigeria’s media and entertainment industry, won the 2024 Forbes Woman Africa Businesswoman Award. The founder and CEO of EbonyLife Media, Abudu, has led groundbreaking initiatives that have reshaped the narrative of African storytelling.
Mo Abudu’s commitment to producing high-quality films, television shows, and digital content has elevated the Nigerian movie industry onto the global stage.
Forbes described the media force as “Africa’s Most Successful Woman” and rated as one of the “25 Most Powerful Women in Global Television” by The Hollywood Reporter.
Alongside Mo Abudu, another Nigerian, Zuriel Elise Oduwole, won the “Young Achiever Awar” at the 2024 Forbes Woman Africa Award. The Nigerian-American education advocate and youngest filmmaker in the world has leveraged her platform to champion the cause of African girls and advocate for access to quality education.
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Through her award-winning documentaries, the filmmaker has sparked global conversations on the girl child’s rights and ensuring they can fully fulfill their potential.
Beyond these exceptional individuals, Nigerian women-led businesses have been at the forefront of driving innovation and economic growth. From tech startups to fashion houses, these enterprises are creating jobs, transforming communities, and contributing to Nigeria’s burgeoning economy.
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The recognition of Nigerian women at the 2024 Forbes Woman Africa Businesswoman Award is a testament to their unwavering determination, resilience, and unparalleled contributions to the business world.
Caster Semenya won the “Champion of Change” Award in other categories, while Graca Machel was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award.