From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mo Abudu, CEO of EbonyLife Group, for her inclusion in the 2025 TIME 100 Most Influential People list.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 16, through Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised Abudu’s work as a media entrepreneur, philanthropist, and cultural ambassador.
“Mo Abudu’s recognition is a testament to her visionary leadership and innovative spirit,” he said, commending her for authentically telling African stories that resonate globally and foster pride among Africans.
Tinubu highlighted Abudu’s initiatives—EbonyLife Media, EbonyLife Place, EbonyLife Academy, and the $50 million Afro Film Fund—for transforming Nigeria and Africa’s creative industries.
He noted her Forbes title as “Africa’s Most Successful Woman,” emphasizing her role in elevating Africa’s global image through film, media, and technology. “Your success is not just your triumph, but a source of inspiration and pride for all of us,” he added, wishing her further achievements.