Femi Otedola’s MAKING IT BIG wins Gold at Axiom Business Book Awards  

Business, Education

LAGOS, Nigeria, 13 April 2026 (NPA) — Entrepreneur and philanthropist Femi Otedola, Chairman of FirstHoldCo Plc, has announced that his recently published book, Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business, has won the Business Book Gold Award at the 2026 Axiom Business Book Awards, widely regarded as the world’s most respected business book honors since 2007.  

Otedola described the recognition as a personal milestone and a testament to the exceptional team that helped bring the book to life. He extended appreciation to readers who have supported the work, noting that the book is both a memoir and a business guide.  

Making It Big chronicles Otedola’s rise from childhood dreams of entrepreneurship to becoming one of Africa’s most prominent billionaires and philanthropists. It highlights his journey of ambition, resilience, and reinvention — from making his first billion at 41, to losing a fortune, and rebuilding his empire.  

Through personal stories, Otedola shares insights into leadership, risk-taking, and the importance of maintaining a positive mindset despite challenges. Part memoir and part business manual, the book offers lessons on perseverance, strategic thinking, and philanthropy.  

Otedola emphasizes that success is not linear but achievable through determination and adaptability. The book serves as inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs, showing that it is possible to defy the odds and create lasting impact in business and society.