The President of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, and Nigerian trailblazers Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, and media mogul Mosunmola Abudu, feature on Forbes’ prestigious list of the World’s Most Powerful 100 Women.
These remarkable women are shaping policies, products, and the global political landscape, with Forbes considering metrics like money, media, impact, and spheres of influence for their inclusion.
Samia Suluhu Hassan, Tanzania’s first female president, focuses on improving lives through investments in education, culture, and infrastructure.
She’s a vocal advocate for women empowerment and African traditions, addressing global vaccine distribution inequities at the U.N. General Assembly.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a distinguished economist and the first woman and African Director-General of the WTO, navigated the organization through trade complexities and the pandemic.
With over three decades of experience, she’s driven by the transformative power of trade for sustainable development.
Mo Abudu, a Nigerian media mogul, is recognized for promoting African culture through EbonyLife TV, reaching over 49 countries.
Abudu’s partnerships with international media giants and a groundbreaking deal with Netflix have elevated African storytelling globally.
She is appointed as the Creatives Champion for the upcoming UK-African Investment Summit in April 2024.
