By Adekunle Adedosu
Mosunmola Abudu popularly known as Mo’ Abudu, was on Thursday, January 1, 2015 announced by Forbes as Africa’s Most Successful Woman of 2014.
In a recent interview with Mfonobong Nsehe of Forbes, the pretty lady recounts her entrepreneurial journey and reflects on the lessons learnt along the way.
‘This kind of afro-pessimism simply fuelled a burning, deep-seated desire in my subconscious to one day help to rewrite the African story; to get people to talk about the issues that affect our society and to tell the African narrative in a contemporary and interesting way; to change the perception the world had of us; to let the world know that in spite of our challenges as a developing continent, Africans are not a bunch of savages but mostly a breed of gifted and remarkable people,’ she submitted.
Continuing, Mo’ talked about women and the struggles they face in business, urging them not to accept hindrances to put them down.
‘For women, never ever see your gender as a handicap. Never think yourself inferior. Be ready to do twice the work for half the usual reward. When the door isn’t opened, kick down the door. Take the regular harassment and other obstacles women face in stride. In fact, be prepared for them. Be prepared to be told off, to be told you are not good enough, to go unrewarded for even doing the same work your male counterpart has done. Work with your passion, let it consume and drive you. Do not be distracted. On down days, it will keep you going. Also, surround yourself with like minds. In fact, you should exhaustively curate those who will go along with you on your journey. I can’t say that enough,’ she said.
