Mo Abudu Leaves Oil Career to Pursue Media Passion

Mo Abudu, a veteran media entrepreneur and founder of Ebonylife TV, shared her story about leaving a stable career in the oil and gas industry at the age of 40. Previously, she held a top position in human resources training at ExxonMobil, where she built a successful career despite the comfort of her stable role.

Abudu explained that her decision was driven by a strong urge to step outside her comfort zone and pursue a path that would allow her to have a greater impact. This pivotal decision ultimately led to the creation of Ebonylife TV, which has grown to become one of Africa's leading media platforms.

Abudu emphasized that her move was guided by a deeper sense of purpose, indicating that she felt a calling to do something else that aligned more closely with her passions.