October 06, (THEWILL) – Following the success of her weeklong 60th birthday party, Woodhall Capital and the Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) are set to honour Mosunmola Abudu with a visionary leadership award. She is being honoured by the two organisations for significantly influencing the growth of the entertainment and media sectors in Nigeria, promoting cultural exchange between Nigeria and the United States. nsidered a powerhouse in the African media landscape, Mo as she is fondly called, oversees a diverse media production company including EbonyLife Films, EbonyLife Studios, the EbonyLife Creative Academy, and EbonyLife Place, Nigeria’s first luxury entertainment resort as the Chief Executive Officer of EbonyLife Media.
Under her leadership, EbonyLife Media has produced some of the highest-grossing Nollywood blockbusters and secured production collaborations with international studios like Netflix, Sony, and the BBC. A relentless advocate for African storytelling, Mo amongst her several educational qualifications is an Executive Fellow of Harvard Business School and the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard University. Mo’s dedication to the industry extends beyond production.
In February 2024, she made history as the guest programmer for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, curating the groundbreaking “Echoes of Africa” series – the first-ever showcase of African cinema at the institution. Her rele.
