Media executive Mo Abudu has warned the public about a fake AI generated video of her circulating online.
In a post shared on Instagram on Wednesday, the EbonyLife Group founder said the manipulated clip was being circulated from a Facebook account identified as “Naija Capital Growth.”
She also posted the original version of the video.
Mo explained that both the voice and message in the viral clip were altered and did not come from her.
She wrote, “Hello beautiful people ❤️❤️❤️
“It’s important that I address a fake video currently circulating online from a Facebook account called “Naija Capital Growth.” Please note that my voice and the message in the video has been altered.
“I have not asked anyone for money, and I would never ask for money in this way or manner. This video is completely fake and misleading.
‘For clarity, the original video being manipulated with AI, was an interview I did with Maggie McGrath, Editor of Forbes Women, during my trip to Abu Dhabi as a speaker at the Forbes 30/50 Summit on the 23rd of March, 2023. You can swipe to find the original video.
“Please do not send or part with any money in relation to this fake video. I kindly ask that you help me circulate this message as widely as possible to prevent others from being scammed or misled.
“Thank you so much for your continued support 🙏🏽
𝐌𝐨 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐮
𝐂𝐄𝐎 & 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩”
The original interview referenced by Mo was conducted during the Forbes 30/50 Summit held in Abu Dhabi in March 2023, where she spoke about African storytelling, media representation and global partnerships.
Mo is the founder of EbonyLife Media, the company behind productions such as The Wedding Party, Blood Sisters and Oloture. She has also partnered with international studios including Netflix, Sony, BBC Studios and Lionsgate on several film and television projects.
