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Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist, Femi Otedola, has ascended to the pinnacle of Amazon’s best-selling authors in the Business category with his freshly launched memoir, Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business.
Released on August 18, 2025, the book has rapidly climbed to the forefront of Amazon’s “Starting a Business” category and is also recognized among the top titles in “Business Biographies & Memoirs.”
Making It Big has surpassed works by renowned global entrepreneurs, including Steven Bartlett’s The Diary of a CEO, Simon Squibb’s What’s Your Dream?, and Blake Masters’ Zero to One. It shares the spotlight with other impactful titles such as Cal Newport’s Slow Productivity, Phil Knight’s Shoe Dog, and Alex Hormozi’s $100M Offers.
Otedola’s swift success mirrors a burgeoning interest in narratives from African business leaders that intertwine personal journeys with actionable insights. His memoir chronicles the lessons gleaned from decades of establishing enterprises in energy, finance, and infrastructure, while providing valuable advice for budding entrepreneurs.
Just 48 hours post-release, the book had already soared to No. 3 on Amazon’s business memoir rankings, as reported by Nairametrics, indicating robust early sales momentum.
The book is available in paperback for £14.99 and in digital formats, 'Making It Big' emphasizes the escalating global demand for African entrepreneurial narratives.
Otedola’s accomplishment positions him among the world’s most influential business authors and underscores the growing significance of African voices in the realm of global business literature.