Femi Otedola Hits Amazon’s No.1 Business Category Spot with His Memoir

Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist, Femi Otedola, has scored another milestone, this time outside the boardroom. His newly released memoir, Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business, has climbed to the number one position in Amazon’s “Starting a Business” category, just weeks after its debut on August 18, 2025.

The book is also ranking among the top titles in Amazon’s broader “Business Biographies & Memoirs” list, placing Otedola alongside some of the most celebrated names in global business writing.

His rise to the top means he has outpaced established authors such as Steven Bartlett (The Diary of a CEO), Simon Squibb (What’s Your Dream?), and Blake Masters (Zero to One).

Amazon’s bestseller charts, updated frequently, reflect the most purchased books across categories. Otedola’s quick rise shows the strong global appetite for African entrepreneurial stories and the value of lessons drawn from real-world experience in energy, finance, and investment.

Other popular books currently in the top rankings include Phil Knight’s Shoe Dog, Alex Hormozi’s $100M Offers, and Cal Newport’s Slow Productivity. Competing in this space makes Otedola’s achievement even more significant.

His memoir is more than a personal story, it blends the highs and lows of his journey with practical advice for aspiring business leaders. 

Readers get a close look at how he built and managed a diverse empire, while also gaining insights relevant to today’s business landscape.

The early momentum has been striking. Within 48 hours of release, reports showed the book had already climbed to number three in its category. Now, hitting the top spot confirms its fast-growing popularity among readers across continents.

Available in paperback and digital formats, Making It Big has not only given Otedola a new title best-selling author, but also reinforces the growing global recognition of African business voices in literature.