- Forbes has recently released the list of the top 100 most powerful women in the world, and three of them are African women, with two being Nigerians.
- The two Nigerian women who made it to the list are none other than the current Director General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, and the Media Mogul, Mo Abudu.
- These two women are also on the top list of richest women in Nigeria with huge net worth.
For the 2023 Forbes #100 most powerful women across the globe, the publication specifically noted that these 100 women were selected due to their wealth, media presence, social and political impact and their level of influence.
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As such, it’s no surprise that these two powerful Nigerian women, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Mo Abudu, who are rewriting history across their different industries successfully made it to this globally coveted list.
While their impact is not merely based on the extent of wealth they’ve acquired, in this article, we take a deep dive into some of their luxury cars, and their current net worth, which are the things that also add color to their incredible lifestyle.
Director General Of World Trade Organization — Ngozi Okonjo Iweala ($550 Million)
Ngozi Okonjo Iweala made it as #87 on Forbes’ top 100 most powerful women list. She is not just a big name in Nigeria but across Africa and the globe.
She is an economist and international development professional with over 30 years of experience working in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America.
After being Nigeria’s Minister of Finance for several years, she became the first African to ever become the Director-General of the World Trade Organization. She first worked at the World Bank for 25 years, and by the time she left, she was already the World Bank’s Managing Director of Operations. She has also served at capacity as the Chair of the Board of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance that has immunized 760 million children globally.
Forbes has referred to her as having “the power of trade to lift developing countries out of poverty” and helping them “achieve sustainable development.”
Ngozi Okonjo Iweala graduated magnum cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Harvard University in 1976 and holds a master’s degree in City Planning and also a doctorate in Regional Economics and Development from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Ngozi Okonjo Iweala’s Cars
When it comes to her cars, the world-class leader rarely shows them off on social media. However, she’s been spotted severally in a Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a luxury sedan that is powered by a 4.0-litre V8 engine that produces 463 horsepower. The vehicle’s passenger seat accommodates 4-5 people, and the car’s starting price is over 100 million Naira. While SUVs are gradually taking over, the Mercedes S-Class is still one sedan that’s popular among many wealthy Nigerians. You will find this vehicle in the possession of another Nigerian billionaire, Toni Elumelu.
The Mercedes S-Class is also the official ride of the Nigerian President. The vehicle is loved not just for its sleek exterior, but also for its executive interior styling that offers maximum comfort to passengers.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s Net Worth
Ngozi Okonjo Iweala has acquired a lot of wealth through her profession over the years, and the world-class leader’s net worth is valued at $580 million.
Ebonylife TV Boss and Media Mogul–Mosunmola Abudu
Mosunmola Abudu, popularly known as Mo Abudu came #98 on the list. She is a Nigerian media businesswoman, who was born to Nigerian parents in the United Kingdom. Mo Abudu is regarded as one of the most powerful women in global media.
She started her media operations with her company, Ebonylife TV in 2006, and today airs across 49 countries in Africa, as well as in the UK and the Caribbean. Since starting her media empire, she’s partnered with top-rated media companies like Netflix, Sony Pictures Television, and AMC Networks. Forbes noted that her deal with Netflix marked the first-ever time an African media company signed a multi-title film and TV agreement with the streaming platform.
Mo Abudu’s Cars
Mo Abudu is a wealthy Nigerian businesswoman, who has acquired massive wealth through her numerous business engagements. She’s been spotted taking pictures inside different luxury cars. However, only one car owned by the billionaire media mogul is known publicly, and it’s a Mercedes-Benz SUV.
Mercedes-Benz SUV
Mo Abudu is said to own a Mercedes-Benz SUV she purchased at the sum of N20 million. The Mercedes SUV is one of the most popular SUV models across brands. Mercedes designs its vehicles to stand out among other vehicles in the market, and this is evident in the design and styling of their SUVs as well. Not only styling and design, Mercedes SUVs also have great performance and good handling, making them the perfect vehicle for those looking for luxury cars.
Mo Abudu’s Net Worth
Mo Abudu’s wealth flows through her numerous businesses and business engagements. She’s acquired insurmountable wealth since transitioning to media in 2006. Currently, her net worth is valued at $650 million.
Conclusion
While there are many women trailblazers in Nigeria, only Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Mo Abudu made it to Forbes’ list of #100 most powerful women. These two women indeed have recorded incomparable success in their various industries.
