Mo Abudu is the Founder and CEO of EbonyLife Group, encompassing EbonyLife Media, EbonyLife Creative Academy, and EbonyLife Place. She is a trailblazer in African media, producing globally acclaimed films and series through partnerships with Netflix, Sony, and the BBC. EbonyLife became the first African company to sign a multi-title deal with Netflix, marking a milestone for the continent’s creative industry. A Harvard Executive Fellow and TIME100 and Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women honoree, Mo also serves on the International Emmys and Oscars boards.
Before launching EbonyLife, Mo led HR at ExxonMobil Nigeria, founded Vic Lawrence & Associates, and co-developed Nigeria’s first purpose-built Protea Hotel. She is currently raising a $50 million Afro Film Fund, expanding EbonyLife ON Plus, and establishing EbonyLife Place London, a cultural hub celebrating African creativity.
At BRIDGE Summit, Mo will share how African artists are transforming global entertainment.
In a media environment dominated by sensationalism and short-form content, longform journalism has struggled to keep its grip. According to the 2025 Reuters Institute Digital News Report, 62 percent of online news consumers now prefer bite-sized updates. Yet platforms like YouTube and Substack show renewed demand for depth, with Substack alone reporting a fivefold rise in paid subscriptions since 2020. The question is no longer whether audiences have the attention for longform, but whether the industry is delivering it in ways that resonate. Publishers and creators are now reimagining longform for a global, digital-first audience, using new distribution models and partnerships to balance reach with resonance, and to define the next era of credible, enduring media.
CEO & Co-founder, Atlas Entertainment
Content Strategy Director, Little Dot Studios
Social Activist & Founder, Giving Joy Foundation
Economist, Entrepreneur & Content Creator, Mokhbir Eqtisadi
Head of Corporate Affairs, Synthesia
“One BRIDGE to unite them all. BRIDGE Summit looks to become the largest cross-sector media event in the world.”
“A gateway for knowledge exchange.”
“A summit to BRIDGE the gaps in the global media ecosystem.”
“We are proud to take part in the inaugural edition of BRIDGE Summit.”
“Un pont pour tous les réunir.”
