Ebobea Book Awards
Femi Otedola
Country : Nigeria
NoteBook : Making It Big
Print length : 298 pages
Publication date : 18 Agust 2025
Get to know Femi!
Femi Otedola is a Nigerian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and visionary whose
influence spans business, energy, and the arts. A prominent figure in Nigeria’s
energy sector, Femi has been instrumental in shaping innovative business strategies
that drive economic growth. Beyond his corporate achievements, he is a passionate
advocate for education, creativity, and literacy, supporting initiatives that empower
young minds and celebrate African storytelling.
Book Summary
Femi Otedola is one of Africa's greatest philanthropists. The self-made
entrepreneur and Forbes-rated billionaire dreamt of his first business before he
was ten years old and made his first billion by the age of 41.
Part business book, part memoir, this book charts Otedola's ambition, hard work,
successes, challenges and setbacks - from making a billion, to losing a billion to
making it back again and, as one of Africa's richest men, settling into a
philanthropic role to give back to the continent.