A powerful person, is ‘a
person that has a lot of control and influence over other people.’
These female Nigerians in the entertainment scene are not only successful, but also powerful, in a world widely regarded as a man’s.
NET presents to you a list of
15 most powerful women in Nigerian entertainment presently. They are:
Mosunmola Abudu
CEO, EbonyLife TV, Nigeria. Mo Abudu, as she’s fondly
called, has been dubbed ‘Africa’s answer to Oprah’ by The Hollywood Reporter.
A
thorough media entrepreneur, Mo’ started Africa’s first syndicated talk show,
Moments with Mo, which was aired in 48 countries across Africa in 2006
Bolanle Austen-Peters
The
CEO and founder of one of Nigeria’s finest arts and cultural centres, Terra
Kulture, Bolanle has successfully built her establishment into a renowned name,
which is synonymous with Nigerian theatre.
Established in Lagos in 2004, Terra
Kulture has grown to become a leading art, lifestyle, culture, entertainment
and educational centre in Nigeria
Colette
Otusheso
Her
name might not ring a bell in an instant but when it comes to pulling the
strings and making things happen, Collete Otusheso is a force.
Those who should
know in the Nigerian entertainment scene will tell you the Head, Marketing and
Communications of Viacom Africa, easily transcends the realm of influence.
She
is a powerful woman on the Nigerian entertainment scene and that didn’t start
recently
Emem
Isong
Filed With an illustrious and well celebrated
film-making career, spanning over a decade in Nollywood, Emem is a filmmaker
extraordinaire.
Also a writer and CEO, Royal Arts Academy, the Akwa Ibom-born
creative genius has contributed immensely to the growth and development of the
Nigerian film industry.
Chioma Ude
Chioma Ude She is the
founder of the annual Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), which has
grown to become one of the leading film festivals in Africa.
Chioma Ude, holds
a degree in Marketing from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. She is highly
regarded for her dedication and contribution to the growth of film-making in
Nigeria.
Ronke Ademiluyi
Filed Founder and CEO of
Africa Fashion Week London and Nigeria, Ronke was born in London to a scion of
the Ife royal family.
Educated in Nigeria and the UK, the Law graduate has risen
to become a powerful voice in fashion and entertainment across Africa and
Europe.
Ibinabo Fiberesima
Filed Current President
of the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria, the former beauty queen and actress’ influence
has grown remarkably since she became the Guild’s president in 2012, having
implemented several laudable schemes (even though she has a pending case in
court).
She was also very active in the failed re-election bid of
outgoing Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan.
Evita Moussalli
NET Daughter of media mogul, Amin Moussalli, Evita is the Chief Operating
Officer (COO), of three famous radio stations in Nigeria – Cool FM, Wazobia FM
and Nigeria Info.
These stations have remained the foundation of core entertainment
players in the country, including Darey Art Alade, Olisa Adibua, Dan Foster,
and others.
Omoyemi Akerele
Platform Online She is the
Creative Director of GT Bank, sponsored Lagos Fashion & Design Week, which
is a spectacular showpiece of renowned and established Nigerian and
international designers.
Wangi Mba-UzoUkwu
Nolly
Silverscreen She is the Regional Director, M-Net West Africa, a prominent force
in entertainment, not just in Nigeria but in the entire region.
A vastly
experienced broadcasting executive, she holds a degree in Political Science and
a postgraduate diploma in Direct Marketing.
Peace Anyiam-Osigwe
Peace Anyiam Founder and former CEO of the famous Africa
Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), Peace is a visionary leader, who has dedicated her
life and resources to the growth of Nigerian film industry.
AMAA is currently
one of the most prestigious film awards in Africa, and Peace has also been
honoured as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) of Nigeria.
Bala Patricia
Weekly Standard Director General, Nigeria Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Bala graduated with a BA Hons degree in Drama at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in 1975.
Her board determines which
videos, music or film, gains prominence via airplay received in Nigeria.
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
NECLive Fondly called
Omosexy, Omotola celebrated her 20th anniversary as a Nigerian actress recently.
Her glittering career is quite remarkable (with over 300 films till date). The
philanthropist and singer, was named in 2013 in the 100 Most Influential People
in the World list by Time Magazine.
She is also a Member of the Order of the
Federal Republic (MFR) of Nigeria.
Ruth Osime
Afritickets
Among Style editors in Nigeria, Ruth Osime occupies the frontline.
Having
joined Thisday Newspapers as Project Manager and moving to the Saturday Desk as
the Style Editor in 2003, Ruth has become a brand since undertaking the
leadership of a newly packaged 24-page Style, glossy pullout in 2005. Perhaps,
a measure of her power, aside the several powerful individuals she interacts
with in the course of her job, is the guests list of her 50th birthday event
last year.
With at least, 3 governors and several first ladies present at the
event, not many can doubt the extent of Ruth Osime’s clout in the Nigerian
entertainment scene.
Sheri Williams
Mtechcomm
Chairperson, Co-founder, MTech, Sheri has over 25 years experience in the
financial and telecommunications industries in Nigeria.
Her company has
generated billions of Naira in revenue from ringtones, ring-back tunes and
other innovations in the Nigerian entertainment industry
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