Who is Mo Abudu?
Mo Abudu is a Nigerian filmmaker, media personality, and philanthropist. She is best known as the CEO of EbonyLife Studios, one of Africa’s leading entertainment companies. Through EbonyLife, Mo has produced several hit Nigerian films and TV series, including “Chief Daddy,” “The Wedding Party,” and “Blood Sisters.” Abudu is also famous for creating and hosting the TV talk show “Moments with Mo,” which is widely regarded as Africa’s first syndicated daily talk show.
Mo Abudu’s full name is Mosunmola Abudu. She was born on September 11, 1964, in London, United Kingdom, although she is originally from Ondo State, Nigeria. Mo Abudu is 60 years old as of July 2025.
About Mo Abudu’s parents
Mo Abudu’s parents are of Yoruba descent. Her father, Mr. Akintunde, was an engineer, while her mother, Deaconess Victoria Akintunde, worked as a caterer. Though her father passed away when she was just 11 years old, Mo Abudu has often credited her parents for raising her with values rooted in discipline, hard work, and resilience.
According to reports, Mo Abudu’s mother was born in 1941 and is currently 84 years old. The media mogul celebrates her mother’s birthdays with heartfelt tributes on social media, showcasing their strong bond.
About Mo Abudu’s siblings
Mo Abudu has two siblings. The “Blood Sisters” producer is the eldest of three daughters. While she keeps her family life private, it’s known that she shares a close bond with her younger sisters.
About Mo Abudu’s marriage and husband
As of the time of publishing this article (July 2025), Mo Abudu is divorced and has no husband. While the EbonyLife TV CEO is currently unmarried, she was previously married to businessman and lawyer Tokunbo Abudu. Mo Abudu and Tokunbo Abudu were married for years, and they share two children: Temidayo Abudu (daughter) and Adekoyejo Abudu (son).
Who is Mo Abudu’s ex-husband – Tokunbo Abudu?
Mo Abudu’s ex-husband, Tokunbo Abudu, is a Nigerian businessman and lawyer. However, he is best known in the media as the ex-husband of media personality Mo Abudu. The former couple were married for some years and have two children. Though now divorced, Mo often speaks highly of her ex-husband, describing him as her good friend and a good father to their kids. Unverified reports claim that Tokunbo Abudu has since remarried and started another family. Meanwhile, his ex-wife Mo remains unmarried (as of the time of writing).
Tokunbo Abudu studied Management Science at the Manchester Institute of Management. He later earned a law degree from the University of Cambridge, UK. According to reports, Mo Abudu’s ex-husband has over 20 years of experience in commercial law and business management. Although further details, including his age and date of birth, are currently scarce in the media, reports suggest that Tokunbo Abudu is currently in his 60s.
About Mo Abudu and Tokunbo Abudu’s marriage and wedding
Mo Abudu and Tokunbo Abudu reportedly got married in the late 80s and welcomed two children (a daughter, Temidayo, and a son, Adekoyejo). Details on the exact duration of their marriage have not been publicly disclosed, but their union reportedly ended amicably. Following their divorce, Mo kept her husband’s last name, Abudu.
In a 2022 interview with Chude Jideonwo, Mo Abudu explained why her marriage ended, emphasizing that being friends alone isn’t enough to sustain a marriage.
In her words:
“There was no bitterness in our relationship. It didn’t work because there are other things that make up a relationship outside of just being friends. There were so many other things in the equation at the time. It didn’t work, it didn’t work, and that’s it.”
The filmmaker also emphasized that they have maintained a peaceful co-parenting relationship. According to her, they raised their children together in love, without making them feel like they had to choose sides.
About Mo Abudu’s past relationships and dating history
Aside from her marriage to Tokunbo Abudu, Mo Abudu has generally kept her dating life private. However, over the years, Mo has been romantically linked to a few Nigerian politicians through rumors and media speculation. Meanwhile, she has publicly refuted some of these romance scandals:
- Mo Abudu and Rotimi Amaechi were romantically linked in 2017, with reports claiming that Amaechi gifted her an apartment in Ikoyi, Lagos. However, Mo, through her lawyers, denied both allegations.
- Mo Abudu and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu were alleged to have been in a relationship in 2021, but those claims were never confirmed.
- Mo Abudu and Godswill Akpabio were romantically linked in 2024, but the reports remain unconfirmed.
- Mo Abudu and Olu Okeowo were also romantically linked in 2024, although there is no evidence to confirm the rumors.
About Mo Abudu’s kids
Mo Abudu and her ex-husband, Tokunbo Abudu, have two children – a daughter, Temidayo “Ted” Abudu Makanjuola, and a son, Adekoyejo Abudu. Mo is also a grandmother to Temidayo’s two children, TJ and Ireoluwa.
Here’s everything to know about Mo Abudu’s two children:
1. Temidayo Abudu
Temidayo Abudu Makanjuola is Mo Abudu and Tokunbo Abudu’s first child and only daughter. She was born on September 12, 1990, and is currently 34 years old. Ted Abudu studied Management and Marketing at Royal Holloway, University of London. Mo’s daughter works as a TV and film producer at EbonyLife Media and is known for producing hit Nollywood films like “Òlòtūré” and “Chief Daddy.” In 2019, she married her husband, Adebola Makanjuola, in California, and they now have two children named Adetunju “TJ” and Ireoluwa. The couple have been married for 6 years as of 2025.
2. Adekoyejo Abudu
Adekoyejo Abudu is the second child and only son of Mo Abudu and her ex-husband, Tokunbo Abudu. He was born on March 7, 1996, and is currently 29 years old. Adekoyejo earned a BA in Political Science from Duke University, US, in 2018. Unlike his sister, he stays out of the public eye, and little is known about his personal life.
About Mo Abudu’s net worth
Mo Abudu’s net worth is estimated to be $30 million. Her main source of income is her career as a filmmaker and media personality.
