{
  "id": 4684865,
  "title": "Don’t call me by my first name, Mo Abudu tells young people",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/dont-call-me-by-my-first-name-mo-abudu-tells-young-people",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T17:52:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/dont-call-me-by-my-first-name-mo-abudu-tells-young-people/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Media mogul Mo Abudu, CEO of EbonyLife, has expressed her expectation for younger people to address her formally, citing her traditional upbringing as the reason. In a recent conversation with Toke Makinwa on Toke Moments, Abudu, who describes herself as \"very traditional,\" explained that she was raised by her grandmother in Ondo. She reiterated that she cannot be called by her first name casually and would not tolerate such behavior. Abudu also commented on how women in business are perceived differently than men, asserting that if she were a man, she would not be referred to as a \"shark\" but rather as an \"astute businesswoman.\" On relationships, Abudu stated that she is not worried about heartbreak at her age and is only interested in dating someone who has achieved something and who she respects.",
  "summary": "Media mogul and EbonyLife CEO, Mo Abudu, has explained why she expects younger people to address her formally, saying her views on respect were shaped by her traditional upbringing. Abudu stated this during a conversation with Toke Makinwa on Toke Moments, which was shared on IG on Saturday where she described herself as “very traditional” Read More:…",
  "key_points": [
    "Media mogul Mo Abudu expects younger people to address her formally.",
    "She attributes her traditional upbringing in Ondo to her preference.",
    "Abudu notes women in business are perceived differently than men."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Don’t call me by my first name, Mo Abudu tells young people",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/dont-call-me-by-my-first-name-mo-abudu-tells-young-people-4685628",
        "published": "2026-08-31T17:58:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}