Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist Femi Otedola has hit a major milestone as his new memoir, Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business, soared to No. 1 on Amazon’s Business best-seller list.

Released on August 18, 2025, the book quickly climbed Amazon’s “Starting a Business” chart and also secured a top spot in “Business Biographies & Memoirs.” It has edged past works by 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 now sits alongside influential titles such as Phil Knight’s Shoe Dog, Cal Newport’s Slow Productivity, and Alex Hormozi’s $100M Offers.

According to Nairametrics, within just 48 hours of its release, Making It Big had already reached No. 3 in Amazon’s business memoir rankings, signaling strong global sales and keen reader interest.

Blending Otedola’s decades of experience in energy, finance, and infrastructure with practical insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, the memoir reflects the rising demand for African business voices in global literature.

Available in paperback at £14.99 and in digital formats, Otedola’s debut firmly establishes him among the world’s most impactful business authors while spotlighting Africa’s growing influence in global entrepreneurship.