Two Nigerian women, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Mo Abudu, don make Forbes 2025 list of 100 World’s Most Powerful Women, highlighting how Nigerian women dey impact global trade and media.
The list, wey Forbes publish Wednesday, dey recognise women wey get strong influence for business, politics, culture, and international leadership. Okonjo-Iweala rank 92nd, while Mo Abudu come 98th.
Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), na the first African and first woman wey hold the job since March 2021. Forbes describe her as “economist and international development professional” wey don work over 30 years across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and North America.” She don serve two times as Nigeria Finance Minister and briefly as Foreign Minister. She also chair Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, wey don immunise over 760 million children globally.
Mo Abudu, media entrepreneur and founder of EbonyLife Media, launch EbonyLife TV for 2006. Today, the network dey air for over 49 countries including UK and Caribbean. Forbes hail her work wey help EbonyLife secure deals with Sony Pictures Television, AMC Networks, and Netflix—the first African media company to sign multi-title deal with Netflix. In November 2025, EbonyLife launch new digital platform EbonyLife ON Plus for Google Play and Apple App Store.
The list also highlight women wey dey lead technology and AI, like Lisa Su (AMD), Ruth Porat (Alphabet), Colette Kress (Nvidia), Susan Li (Meta), and Amy Hood (Microsoft). Entertainment and business stars dey among the powerful women wey stand global stage.
This recognition show say Nigerian women dey influence world leadership, trade, and media like never before.
