BLACK WOMEN’S EXCELLENCE! Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala & Mo Abudu Make Forbes’ List 2024 World’s 100 Most Powerful Women.

In a remarkable achievement that showcases the power and influence of African women, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, and Mo Abudu, a renowned media entrepreneur, have been named among Forbes’ 2024 list of ‘The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women.’

This prestigious annual list honors women who are making a significant impact globally across various industries, including business, media, politics, and more. The 2024 list features a diverse range of trailblazing women who are shaping industries and inspiring change.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who was recently reappointed for a second term as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, has made the list for an impressive eighth time. She expressed her gratitude on X (formerly Twitter), writing: “Honoured to be on the list of the 2024 Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women in the World, for the 8th time! This is an honour I do not take for granted.”

Mo Abudu, ranked 97th on the list, continues to solidify her position as a force in the global media and entertainment space. This is her fourth consecutive year on the list. Abudu took to Instagram to celebrate, expressing: “I am deeply humbled to feature once again on the Forbes World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list for the third consecutive year.”

The 2024 list also features four other African women who are making strides in their respective fields, including Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of Tanzania; Mpumi Madisa, CEO of Bidvest in South Africa; and Judith Suminwa Tuluka, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Forbes notes that its Power Women list is determined by four main metrics: money, media, impact, and spheres of influence. Together, the women on the 2024 list command a collective $33 trillion in economic power and influence over 1 billion people worldwide.

What do you think about Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Mo Abudu’s inclusion on Forbes’ 2024 list of ‘The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women’? Share your thoughts and congratulations in the comments below!