Media entrepreneur and filmmaker, Mosunmola Abudu, popularly known as Mo Abudu, has shared a timeline of major achievements that have shaped her career over the past 20 years.

In an Instagram post on Monday, the EbonyLife founder urged women to embrace boldness, not modesty, when it comes to chasing their dreams.

“This post isn’t about boasting — it’s about boldness,” she wrote. “Too often, we women downplay our journeys. But it’s your birthright to dream big — at any age.”

According to her, the first chapter started at 40 with the launch of Protea Hotel Oakwood Park, described as “the first purpose-built Protea Hotel in Nigeria.”

In the same year, she said she started Moments with Mo, Africa’s first daily syndicated talk show. “I had the joy of interviewing incredible guests,” she noted, adding that the franchise later expanded into Moments and Moments Z with co-hosts across Africa.

At 49, Abudu launched EbonyLife TV. “A bold, beautiful Black global channel from Nigeria,” she said. The platform went on to produce shows such as The Spot, EL Now, The Governor, Castle & Castle, and Desperate Housewives Africa.

By age 50, she established EbonyLife Films, which debuted with “Fifty” and delivered box office successes including The Wedding Party, Chief Daddy, Your Excellency, and Oloture.

Three years later, she unveiled EbonyLife Place in Lagos, Nigeria’s first luxury entertainment resort. “Home to The White Orchid Hotel, Turaka, Jinja, EbonyLife Cinemas and more,” she wrote.

At 56, she set up the EbonyLife Creative Academy, an initiative aimed at “empowering the next generation of storytellers through world-class film and acting courses.”

Two years after, she made her directorial debut with “Her Perfect Life” and “Iyawo Mi” under Mo Abudu Films. “Both films went for Oscar consideration and were official selections at Cannes Short Film Corner, HollyShorts, Martha’s Vineyard and others,” she revealed.

At 60, Abudu announced the opening of EbonyLife Place London. She described it as “the UK’s first African cinema and a creative hub for African film, fashion, food, and culture.”

“Every chapter was a leap of faith. And by His special grace — I’m not done yet. There’s still so much more to come,” she said.

“They say life begins at 40… and maybe it does. But if you ask me — it really kicks into gear at 60,” she added.
Abudu ended her message by encouraging followers to “be bold,” “be relentless,” and “be obsessed with vision,” noting that “God is the X factor.”