Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola has taken the publishing world by storm with his autobiography, “Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business,” which swiftly rose to the number one position in Amazon’s business category shortly after its release on August 18, 2025.
The book reveals the challenges, risks, and triumphs that have shaped his impressive entrepreneurial journey.
The narrative traces Otedola’s transformation from a young entrepreneur with modest beginnings to a titan in Nigeria’s energy and finance sectors. Starting as a small-scale businessman launching a manicure venture at age six, his determination propelled him to establish major companies such as Zenon Petroleum and Geregu Power.
Since hitting shelves, the title has outperformed esteemed works by global figures like Phil Knight and Steven Bartlett, capturing attention across Africa and beyond.
