Mosunmola 'Mo' Abudu becomes the only African to make the list of Top 100 Innovative leaders

Founder, chairman and CEO of Ebony Life TV, Mosunmola "Mo" Abudu, has been selected as one of the Top 100 innovative leaders. The only African on the list, according to Business Insider, she makes the 56th list.

Business Insider has compiled a list of companies, large and small, that embodies this commitment to a bigger picture of leadership and innovation. These companies transcend the boundaries of capitalism and generate creative worth that challenges the idea of traditional business success. 

Here are some of the names that made the list:

1.  Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook

2. Howard Schultz of Starbucks
3. Michael Joseph of Vodafone
4. Marc Benioff of Salesforce
5. Bill and Melinda Gates of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
6. Sergey Brin and Larry Page of Google
7. Elon Musk of Tesla and SpaceX
8. Salman Khan of Khan Academy
9. Paul Tudor Jones of Tudor Investment Corporation, The Robin Hood Foundation, and Just Capital
10. Paul Polman of Unilever

Founder, chairman and CEO, EbonyLife TV
Mosunmola “Mo” Abudu is chairman and CEO of one of Africa’s most successful new media ventures — the Nigeria-based television network EbonyLife TV, which endeavors to tell real African stories and change the conversation around the continent.

Growing up in the UK raised by Nigerian parents, Abudu was subjected to slews of ignorant, 'mind-boggling' comments and questions about African life and culture ('Do you guys live in trees?), which triggered a desire to dispel the world’s inaccurate perceptions.

“Somewhere deeply buried in my subconscious was a need to tell Africa's story. My burning desire is just to tell everybody: Listen, we're not a bunch of savages. We really are gifted," she told the Independent.

Abudu took an unorthodox route to entertainment. She returned to Nigeria in the early 1990s, working as the head of HR for ExxonMobil until 2000, when she left to launch her own HR consulting firm and, several years later, a hotel in Lagos as well. In 2006, she decided to ditch the corporate world and break into TV.

She started 'Moments with Mo', which became the first daily talk show syndicated across the continent, landing high-profile guests like Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund, and Hillary Clinton, then the US Secretary of State.

In 2013, Abudu launched EbonyLife, where she produces a wide array of TV shows, from her own talk show to an African version of “Desperate Housewives,” which she landed in a deal with Disney. She has also inked content distribution deals with CBS and Netflix. The network now provides premium content to 49 countries across Africa, as well as the UK and the Caribbean.

News Credit: The Business Insider 

Chelsea Clinton Welcomes The Birth of Her Second Child.

 
Chelsea Clinton is a mom again, the new mom announced the birth of her second child on her twitter account few hours ago. Chelsea already has a daughter.

 She wrote the message below:

 The couple welcomed their first child, Charlotte Clinton Mezvinsky, who was born in 2014. Aidan Joins Charlotte, who will be 2years on the 26th of September.

 Chelsea announced her second pregnancy in December, and has supported her mom, Hilary, in her bid to become the next presumptive Democratic nominee for president.

She married Marc Mezvinsky in 2010. Mevinsky is an investment banker, who attended Stanford University a few years before his future wife attended the school.


“We are overjoyed to be grandparents again with the arrival of our grandson, Aidan Clinton Mezvinsky, born on Saturday, June 18, 2016,” Bill and Hillary Clinton said in a statement. 

Film Maker Blessing Egbe Premieres Her New Movie 'ONE ROOM'

                                                 Blessing Egbe


Nollywood actress and Film maker Blessing Egbe, premiered her new movie 'One Room' at the Four Points Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, yesterday the 17th of June, 2016.

One Room is a story that reflects the troubled times of woman with a serious burden and the shocking path she takes in finding fulfillment. 

It was all glitz and glamour as Nollywood actors and actresses, came out to support her at the premiere of her new movie, which included stars such as Rita Dominic, Ramsey Nouah, Stephanie Linus Okereke, Ufuoma McDermott, Teco Benson, Kiki Omeli, Anthony Monjaro, and a host of others.

Viewers can also watch the movie online at www.bconceptnetwork.tv.

See photos from the movie premiere.

Tonto Dikeh Celebrates His Son As He Turns 4months

 

 

Tonto Dikeh-Churchill is celebrating her son Baby Andre, who turned 4 months. The actress gave birth in February this year in USA, and has since kept a low profile, nursing and taking care of her new born.

 

The actress celebrated her 31st birthday on the 9th of June, 2016.

Tonto pens down a heart felt message, as her baby turns 4 months. We cant wait to see the bundle of joy.

 

'My body has gone through changes...I have carried a child within it,Slept with him on my chest,I have Kissed little Lips,hands and feets, I have been pooped,peed and vomited on,I have wiped away tears,also cried with him and stayed up all night cradling my child...BUT I would have it no other way because when I look at the mirror and starring right back at me is an AWESOME GRACIOUS MOM & there is no greater Blessing,Honor OR LOVE!!! #HAPPY 4months KING-ANDRE,Thanks for giving my Life a purpose,Thank you for choosing me and Thank you for giving me the opportunity to EXPERIENCE Love with my Whole heart..Am Soo over joyed it brings tears down my cheeks..

MAMA LOVES & ADORES YOU SON'.

 

 

Charly Boy's daughter Dominique Oputa, graduates from the Arts Institute of Atlanta

Charly Boy and Lady D’s daughter, Dominique Oputa is now a graduate from the Arts Institute of Atlanta, USA. Graduated with a fashion and design degree.

Her dad took to his social media account to share, the joyous occasion, with a caption “My Baby’s graduation. Oh! Thank God sha, the end of school fees in my life.”

See some photos from her graduation ceremony yesterday.

I am very Single: Niyola Sheds Light On Those Banky W Rumors

Singing sensation Niyola, has set the record straight, on dating Banky W. She sat down exclusively with Asake Agoro from Genevieve Magazine, to dispel rumors that she is dating the EME Boss; and talks about her beauty secrets, that keep her skin glowing.


Read her interview below:
 

Tell us about your new single/video ‘never gon stop.’ What was the inspiration behind it?
The song was a product of EX O and I working together , and it expresses the need to be myself in a space where I am constantly being told to stop being me and to be someone else that I can’t defend .

Any projects in the works you’d like your fans to know about? 
My album will be released later in the year and I can’t wait for my fans to have it !

What are current challenges you are facing as a woman in general?   
Being expected to see myself as incomplete because I am not married or remotely bothered that I am not and
being pressured to feel so .

Are you dating currently?
I am very single

Do you feel any pressure to settle down?
Hardly

Apart from music, what else do you do?
All I can say is I am an entrepreneur

Rumour has it that you are living in Banky’s house. Are you guys dating? Did you ever date?
I don’t live in Banky’s house and no we never dated .

Which celebrity wardrobe would you like to raid?
The Serbian singer Karle Usustar

 If you weren’t a singer, what profession do you think you would be in?
I would still be in entertainment doing something as a creative . The options are a lot

You’ve been in the industry for a while but many would still describe you as underrated. How do you feel about this?
As I always say , success is relative . I know my fans love and appreciate my art . My music is not for everybody and so it’s ok if a select number appreciate it .

Date night or night in ?
It depends on who really , how I feel .. Level of comfort and all

Biggest moment of your career so far ?
I think I have experienced it but I may not be at liberty to speak about it just yet , but when I do you will recognize it because it is a milestone !

Which international artist would you like to record with ?
There are so many but I will only mention my current obsession which is  Bryson Tiller

Thoughts on the baby mama trend among Nigerian artists ?
I didn’t know there was a trend so it’s hard to say how I feel about it

Who is your celeb crush ?
Justin Timberlake

Who will you invite to a dinner for six ?
My closest friends of course

If you could bring back anyone from the dead who would it be ? 
 My late sister

Credit: Genevieve Magazine

Think before you type: Actress Dayo Amusa Speaks Against Cyber Bullying

 

 

Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa, has been bullied and called names lately. Dayo has taken to her Instagram account to speak out on cyber bullying. 

 

 Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites.

Read below her message.

 

 

 

CELEBRITIES are not supernatural being. It's so #PATHETIC of anyone to think otherwise... WORDS!!!

Those five letters can make or break anyone.

D words u hear can either lift u up or bring u down. D words u say to someone can either uplift them or destroy them.

I see & read a lot of postings on social media & some of these words cuts deep. Forget about d usually high school bullies. High tech bullies (cyber bullying) are deadly!!!! D way these people furiously attack other people's picture,career,family,even worse,children is terrible. It's even more disheartening when I see grownups doing this.

How does one criticized their fellow human being in such manner? Hiding behind d keyboard to make other people miserable will never add values to your life.I have noticed this predominantly among Nigerians/Africans.D way they tear down makeup artist & their work is mind blowing. 

Don't get me started on Nigerian artist both actors & musicians.There is something called constructive criticism or unbiased opinion.I must commend Nigerian artists,they are actually doing their best with what they've got.In a country as frustrating as Nigeria, no light, no water, pricy fuel & bad road,they still managed to produce decent movies.Nigeria's movie industry has actually improved a great deal,most especially d Yoruba movie industry.We have great actors and procedures producing & acting in great movies.It's sad to see that these folks still get attacked on social media.People felt it's their calling to meddle in these people's personal life. These folks are not made of stones.They have feelings just like u & I. I don't think I can sit back & let anyone attack me or my family like that.Only a coward sits behind a screen & a keyboard & bully other people.We need to do better, let your words encourage,lift & build others. Remember we'll all give an account of every idle words.Let's build each other up. Uplift other people's business. If u have to say something think about your words. if u are in d other person's shoes, hw wil u feel if those words are spoken to u? Life is difficult enough for us to be tearing each other down.

Think before you type... Thank u @yearofjoy

Mark Zuckerberg and his Wife are investing in an Education Company -ANDELA

As part of Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla are investing in an education company called Andela. Andela has raised $24 million in funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

Andela provides companies with access to the top 1% of global tech talent. We identify high-potential developers on the African continent, shape them into world-class technical leaders, and pair them with companies as full-time, distributed team members. From Udacity to Microsoft, companies at all stages have partnered with Andela to accelerate their product road-maps while minimizing time spent interviewing, on-boarding, and training new hires.

 This is what Mark had to say about the investment.


'We live in a world where talent is evenly distributed, but opportunity is not. Andela's mission is to close that gap.

 

I was lucky to be born in a wealthy country where I had access to computers and the internet. If I had been born somewhere else, I'm not sure I would have been able to start Facebook -- or at least it would have taken a lot longer and been more difficult.

The gap between talent and opportunity is among the greatest in Africa. Six out of every ten Africans are under the age of 35 -- and in some places, more than half of them are out of work.

Andela is working to unlock that potential by finding and training top tech talent in Africa. After a six-month software development program, Andela Fellows work remotely for Fortune 500 companies and startups around the world. Companies get access to great developers, and developers in Africa get the opportunity to use their skills and support their communities.

Priscilla and I believe in supporting innovative models of learning wherever they are around the world -- and what Andela is doing is pretty amazing. Check out andela.com to learn more.'

Commercial Operations of Abuja-Kaduna Rail to Begin in July

 The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has lived up to his expectation, by making sure that the Abuja-Kaduna rail project is now ready for commercial use in July 2016.

The minister had earlier assured Nigerians that the project was 100 per cent complete and would launch in May 2016, but with the test run, held yesterday, all is now set for the official launch and commercial operation for next month.

The official test-run of Abuja-Kaduna rail line took place yesterday, the 17th of June, and will commence full commercial operations in July.

It will be inaugurated by President Buhari in July, to flag it off for commercial service.

 The project was conceived by Obasanjo, Renegotiated & Started by Yaradua (2009) Developed under Good-Luck Jonathan and now completed by President Buhari (2016)

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Nollywood Actress Mercy Aigbe Gentry's Son Turns 6

Popular Yoruba actress Mercy Aigbe Gentry, is celebrating her son's birthday, as he turns 6-years-old today. The actress, shares several photos, to mark her son's birthday on her Instagram account.

Mercy surprised his son at his school yesterday.

Read below her birthday message to Olajuwon Michael Gentry: 'Happy birthday to the reason I am called blessed, Olajuwon Micheal Gentry, you will continue to be a source of joy IJN'.

We wish him many more fruitful years ahead.

See more photos below.