Nigerian Billionaire Femi Otedola's 'making It Big' Now Available For Pre-order

Femi Otedolas memoir Making It Big is now available for pre-order in hardcover and paperback, starting at 19.99.

The book offers a candid look into Otedolas business journey, from early setbacks to billion-dollar deals and philanthropy.

Making It Big is aimed at inspiring African entrepreneurs with lessons on leadership, resilience, and economic empowerment.

Making It Big, the new book by Nigerian billionaire businessman and philanthropist Femi Otedola , is now available for pre-order. Part memoir, part business guide, it offers a personal look at his journeyhis ambitions, defining risks, wins, failures, and the lessons in between. The hardcover is priced at 27.99, while the paperback edition is available for 19.99 with Priority shipping. Orders placed within 10 days from Aug. 18, 2025, will receive early delivery.

Described on the books official website as a book of hope, backed up by solutions, Making It Big shares not only Otedolas business experiences, but also his mindset during difficult times. From making his first billion, to losing it, and building it all back again, the book is both practical and reflective, written to encourage entrepreneurs across Africa and beyond.

When unveiling the book earlier this month , Otedola posted on Instagram and Twitter now X: Over the past decade, doors have opened for entrepreneurs in Nigeria that once seemed firmly shut, he wrote. I've walked this path myself, facing challenges and breakthroughs that shaped not just my career, but how I define success. In the coming weeks, youll be hearing more about that journey. I hope it inspires the next generation of business leaders.

Otedola has long been one of Africas most prominent business figures. A self-made billionaire, he dreamed of owning a business before he turned ten and earned his first billion by 41. He is widely known not only for transforming companies like Forte Oil but also for using his influence and resources to give back. His success has been featured on the cover of Forbes Africa, and he remains one of the continents most recognized names in business and philanthropy.

Born into a Lagos family, Otedola is the son of the late Sir Michael Otedola, a former governor of Lagos State, and Lady Doja. His business story began with Zenon Petroleum and Gas Ltd., which played a critical role in powering Nigerias economy in the early 2000s. Between 2001 and 2007, Zenon supplied over 90 percent of the diesel used in the country. Major corporations, including Dangote Group, MTN, Coca-Cola, and Nestlx2014relied on it to stay running.