EBONYLIFE TV BOSS, MO ABUDU BECOMES THE FIRST AFRICAN TO BAG MIPTV AWARD
Joseph Omoniyi
Nigerian TV personality and Executive Producer, Mo Abudu has bagged prestigious MIPTV Médailles d’Honneur, becoming the first African to win the Award.
Mo Abudu wo shared the great news via her verified Instagram page, recived the award in Cannes, France, at the Inter-Continental Carlton Hotel on Monday.
The MIPTV Médailles d’Honneur is awarded to senior executives who have, through their talent, leadership and passion, made a significant contribution to the world of television and the development of the international TV community.
The EbonyLife TV Boss received the award alongside Ilene Chaiken, Writer, Show-runner and Producer (USA); Stéphane Courbit, Chairman, Banijay Group (France); and Jane Millichip, Managing Director, Sky Vision (United Kingdom).
She wrote on her page;
“Basking in the glory of receiving my award. I share this award with the EbonyLife Team.”
“A major part of my acceptance speech was dedicated to the creative business leaders in the room and the need for a partnership between our respective continents.
“So that our stories can be told with authenticity and produced to the best international standards.
“If these stories are told from both our perspectives there is a captive audience on both sides of the Atlantic waiting to be entertained as never before and with creative business leaders adding significantly to their bottom line!”
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