Forbes’ annual list of the 100 Most Powerful Women in the World has once again named World Trade Organisation Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and media tycoon Mo Abudu as global powerhouses.
On the esteemed list, Okonjo-Iweala comes in at number 89, her seventh appearance. Prior appearances include 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2022, and 2023. Abudu celebrated being on the list for four years in a row, ranking 97th.
Abudu, who ranked 97th, celebrated her fourth consecutive year on the list.
The founder of EbonyLife Media expressed her gratitude and pride, saying, “I am deeply humbled to feature once again on the Forbes World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list. 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.”
Abudu highlighted the significance of global recognition for women of color and those from developing nations. “Representation matters. When we see women of color, women from developing nations, and women breaking barriers in all industries recognised 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,” she noted.
