By Patricia Uyeh,

Media guru, Mo Abudu got honoured with an award for being the first woman to launch a Pan-Africa TV channel at the just concluded Alibaba January 1st concert.

The award was presented to Mo by the popular comedian’s wife, Mary and the wife of former Lagos State Governor, Abimbola Fashola.

On Instagram, an excited Mo Abudu wrote:

“Lord, I thank you. What a glorious and magnificent way to celebrate the new year. Thank you so much @alibabagcfr,Mary Akpobome, Her Excellency, Abimbola Fashola for the honour and celebrating me as the first woman in Africa to launch a PAN Africa TV channel.

“I dedicate this 1st January award to the @ebonylifeTV team, mum, kids, sisters, friends, partners, sponsors and viewers that give me so much support. God bless you all. May we have reasons to celebrate 2018.”

Photo credit : Instagram @moabudu