Media mogul, Mo Abudu has become the first African to be honoured with the MIPTV Médailles d’Honneur.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Ebony Life boss was awarded in Cannes, France, at the InterContinental Carlton Hotel on Monday.
The prestigious MIPTV Médailles d’Honneur are awarded to senior executives who have, through their talent, leadership and passion, made a significant contribution to the world of television and the development of the international TV community.
Abudu received the award alongside Ilene Chaiken, Writer, Showrunner and Producer (USA); Stéphane Courbit, Chairman, Banijay Group (France); and Jane Millichip, Managing Director, Sky Vision (United Kingdom).