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Mo Abudu to keynote at FAME Week

August 16, 2023NewsEbonyLifeTV, FAME Week Africa, Mo AbuduJohn Winfield

Mo Abudu, CEO of Nigerian film and TV production studio EbonyLifeTV, will deliver a keynote speech at the Women in Entertainment Breakfast at FAME Week Africa 2023, which takes place in Cape Town next month.

The breakfast is scheduled for September 6 and will bring together female professionals from all areas of the entertainment industry, including music, film and television. According to the organisers, it will provide a platform for women to connect, share experiences and discuss ways to overcome the challenges they face in the industry.

It will also recognise the significant role women play in shaping Africa’s entertainment landscape and breaking barriers internationally. It is designed to inspire, empower and foster connections within the industry, and create more opportunities for women.

Abudu – described as Africa’s most powerful woman by Forbes magazine – will share her insights into how women can navigate their careers and overcome obstacles.

FAME Week Africa, organised by RX Africa, will take place from September 3 to 9 and comprises Mip Africa, the Cape Town International Animation Festival, Muziki Africa and Media Entertainment Solutions Africa. The event is powered by EarCandy Dubbing and the Cape Town International Conventions Centre CTICC.

Louise Callcott-Stevens, co-founder and CEO at EarCandy, said: “There is so much research that points to women not supporting other women to reach their full career potential. As a female-owned business that consistently sees the business benefit and RoI of developing women, we want to be a part of this change.”

CTICC CEO Taubie Motlhabane added: “At the CTICC, we believe in the power of women in driving change and innovation. We are honoured to be part of the Women in Entertainment Breakfast, as it aligns perfectly with our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse industry.”

Martin Hiller, portfolio director of FAME Week Africa, said: “The Women in Entertainment Breakfast is a crucial milestone for FAME Week Africa. By celebrating and elevating the incredible talent of women in the industry, we are forging a path towards a more equitable and vibrant future for African entertainment.”

Alderman JP Smith, Cape Town’s mayoral committee member for safety and security, said the event aligns with the city’s commitment to supporting initiatives that empower women and foster inclusivity.

“We are thrilled to be the host city for the Women in Entertainment Breakfast at FAME Week Africa 2023. As a city that celebrates diversity and creativity, we recognise the immense contributions of African women in the entertainment industry,” he said.

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Ted Abudu unveils Money.Men.Marriage

October 8, 2021NewsChinasa Anukam, Christopher Iheuwa, EbonyLifeTV, Elozonam, MMM, Mo Abudu, Money.Men.Marriage, Ted Abudu, Toni TonesGary

Ted Abudu, Nigerian producer and daughter of EbonyLifeTV chief exec Mo Abudu, is set to debut her new series, Money.Men.Marriage (aka MMM) on YouTube.

The series is produced by Ted Abudu’s new Lagos-based production company Laced Up Productions and will be released on YouTube on 29 October.

The show follows the lives of five young women through the eyes of a newcomer to the chaos and unpredictability of Lagos as they figure out love, life, friendships and finances. It stars Toni Tones, Elozonam, Christopher Iheuwa and Chinasa Anukam.

Abudu took to Instagram to announce the news, saying: “So so so so sooooo excited to announce the release of MMM the series under my new production company Laced Up Productions!!! It’s been a long time coming but I’ve learnt better late than never. God willing the first of many more series to come!”

MMM is produced by Abudu and Isioma Osaje and directed by Ema Edosio, Ifeoma Chukwuogo and Ted Abudu.

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Mo Abudu to keynote at Content London

August 13, 2018NewsEbonyLifeTV, Mo AbuduJohn Winfield

Mo Abudu, CEO of EbonyLifeTV, and one of Africa’s most prolific producers, will keynote at Content London as drama in the region booms.

Abudu launched Nigerian broadcaster and producer EbonyLifeTV in 2013. It produces more than 1,000 hours of original programming each year, with projects including The Governor, Fifty, Sons of the Caliphate and Castle & Castle.

In March 2018 Sony Pictures Television (SPT) announced a three-project deal with EbonyLifeTV, the first of its kind between SPT and a Nigerian television company, which will include coproduction of a TV series inspired by the Dahomey Warriors.

Abudu will outline her current and future scripted strategy for EbonyLifeTV and provide delegates with insight into one of Africa’s prime drama creators.

Described by Forbes as “Africa’s most successful woman,” Abudu was also listed in the Hollywood Reporter’s 25 most powerful women in global television in 2013 and 2017.

She joins other confirmed speakers:

The multi-award-winning Content London is made up of three standalone events: The International Drama Summit, The Unscripted Entertainment Forum and Kids Content Futures.

The International Drama Summit takes place on November 27/28/29, with Unscripted and Kids taking place on November 30.

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Nigerians named on UK’s Powerlist 2019

October 30, 2018NewsAde Adepitan, BBC, David Olusoga, EbonyLifeTV, Mo Abudu, Powerlist, Tunde Ogungbesan, UKGary

Mo Abudu: “I am honoured and humbled to be included.”

Several influential TV executives of Nigerian heritage have been included in a recently published list of the most powerful black Britons.

The selection was based on how influential they are among their immediate sphere of expertise and how far that influence reaches into the wider world.

The Powerlist has been compiled every year since 2007 by London-based Powerful Media, with support from JP Morgan, Ernst & Young, Linklaters and the Executive Leadership Council.

Among the 100 people in the 2019 list are Mo Abudu, CEO and executive chair of Nigerian broadcaster EbonyLifeTV; Tunde Ogungbesan, the BBC’s head of diversity and inclusion; David Olusoga, historian, filmmaker and joint creative director of London production company Uplands Television; and BBC TV presenter and actor Ade Adepitan.

The Powerlist 2019 was unveiled at a gala dinner held on October 23 in London. The list showcases and celebrates African and Afro-Caribbean men and women who are making an impact on people’s lives and their environment.

According to Abudu: “The Powerlist is the most authoritative recognition of black influence in the UK; therefore I am honoured and humbled to be included. It’s nice to know that those of us who return home to make our contributions are not being overlooked.

“This publication is sent to schools and universities all over the UK, so I hope that my story can influence even one child to follow their dreams,” she added.

Now in in its 12th year, the Powerlist has succeeded in creating a network of influencers and also elevating ordinary people to a state of prominence.

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