Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala tops list of 2024 Forbes’ world’s most powerful women
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Media mogul Mo Abudu have yet again made Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women in the World.
Ranking at 89, this makes it a total of eight times Okonjo-Iweala has made the list. Her appearances on the list occurred in the years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2022, and 2023.
While at 97 Abudu is in for the fourth consecutive year. The founder of EbonyLife Media shared her excitement and humility, saying, “I am deeply humbled to feature once again on the Forbes World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list. It is an incredible honor to represent the media and entertainment sector, to stand as a proud Black woman, and to fly the flag for Nigeria and Africa on this prestigious global platform.”
She also extended her congratulations to the other women on the list, including Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization. “A huge congratulations to all the phenomenal women on this list! A special shoutout to my dearest sister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, whose unwavering brilliance and leadership inspire us all year after year,” she said.
Mo Abudu emphasized the importance of representation, noting that seeing women of color and women from developing nations recognized globally inspires others to break barriers. “Representation matters. When we see women of color, women from developing nations, and women breaking barriers in all industries recognized on a global stage, it reminds us of what’s possible. It’s a call to action for us to continue breaking ceilings, forging paths, and lifting others along the way,” she stated.
She also thanked Forbes for honoring women’s resilience and contributions worldwide, saying, “Thank you, Forbes, for celebrating the power, resilience, and impact of women worldwide. Here’s to more women rising and rewriting the narrative.”
Mo Abudu has appeared on the list since 2021. She ranked 99th in 2021, moved up to 91st in 2022, and was ranked 98th in 2023.
