Jumia Book Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business

What does it take to dream big, build a billion-dollar empire, lose it all, and then build it back again, bigger than before? Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business by Femi Otedola is a rare and extraordinary book that answers that question with raw honesty, hard-earned wisdom, and the kind of practical insight that only comes from living it. Part business masterclass, part personal memoir, this book takes readers inside the remarkable journey of one of Africa's greatest self-made billionaires, from a boy with his first business dream to one of the most respected and generous entrepreneurs the continent has ever produced.

Femi Otedola is an iconic Nigerian businessman, philanthropist, and Forbes Africa-rated billionaire whose vision transformed Forte Oil PLC into one of the highest-performing companies on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. The founder of Zenon Petroleum and Gas Ltd and owner of businesses spanning shipping, real estate, and finance, Otedola was awarded the prestigious Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) in 2010 for his contributions to Nigeria's economy. A passionate philanthropist, he donated $14 million to Save the Children in 2019 and serves as Vice President of Save the Children UK. He is also the Chancellor of Augustine University, Epe, Lagos State.

What You'll Learn:

• The personal philosophies, mindset habits, and business principles that took Femi Otedola from his first childhood dream to making his first billion by age 41
• How he disrupted Nigeria's oil industry, built Forte Oil into a market leader, and created one of the most admired companies on the Nigerian Stock Exchange
• The raw, honest story of losing a billion dollars and the resilience, strategy, and mindset that brought him back stronger than ever
• Why a positive mindset is not just a motivational concept but the single most critical factor in achieving and maintaining extraordinary success in business
• How Africa's most successful entrepreneurs think differently and how any aspiring entrepreneur, anywhere on the continent, can apply those lessons to their own journey

Perfect For: Entrepreneurs, business leaders, students, aspiring billionaires, and anyone in Africa who wants to be inspired, educated, and equipped by the real, unfiltered story of one of the continent's greatest business minds.

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