Popular Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola’s new book, “Making It Big,” is attracting lots of praise from Nigeria and across Africa.
2 of the continent’s most accomplished figures in global finance, World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina, have hailed the book, describing it as “important” and “a must-read.”
It is common knowledge that when global leaders like Iweala and Adesina say good things about anything, it has to mean something.
Their accolades do not just endorse Otedola’s book; they guarantee its spot in African business literature. And for Femi Otedola himself, “Making It Big” is not only a memoir, it is an opportunity to solidify his legacy.
Books that detail the success stories of African business leaders are not common; therefore, Otedola’s decision to share his growth from the very beginning, including his mistakes and lessons learnt along the way, is valuable.
Before he became a household name, Otedola was just a young Nigerian citizen with big aspirations. Fast forward to 2025, the successful businessman has decided to detail his life journey, a decision that delights both readers and Nigerian leaders.
“The book is a must-read for all business leaders, policy makers and young people venturing into the world of entrepreneurship and business,” Akinwumi Adesina said.
“When Femi Otedola, one of Nigeria’s and Africa’s most successful entrepreneurs, decides to capture his
experiences in the form of this book, it is important! As the author himself notes, there are very few books by successful African business leaders documenting their journey and sharing lessons learned for posterity, but in particular for a younger generation,” Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala added.
“Making It Big” is currently available for pre-order at makingitbigbook.com.
Combining personal stories with valuable business insight, the book breaks down Femi Otedola’s early ambitions, the brave risks he took, and the rise and falls that shaped him into the man he is today.
The book costs $27.99 for hardcover and $19.99 for paperback, with Priority shipping available.
Orders placed within 10 days from August 18, 2025, will be delivered early.
Referred to as “A book of hope, backed up by solutions,” the memoir is not just business advice. It thoroughly details the mindset required to bounce back from failure and rebuild purposefully.
Announcing the book last month via his social media handles, Otedola wrote, “Over the past decade, doors have opened for entrepreneurs in Nigeria that once seemed firmly shut. I’ve walked this path myself, facing challenges and breakthroughs that shaped not just my career, but how I define success… I hope it inspires the next generation of business leaders.”
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