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Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in...
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.
Otedola's role as disruptor in his country's oil industry transformed Forte Oil Plc into one of the highest performing companies on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. In 2010 he was awarded the prestigious National Honour of "Commander of the Order of the Niger - CON" in recognition of his contributions to the growth of Nigeria's economy and for his philanthropy. He was appointed a vice-president of Save the Children, the UK-based charity in 2021, and he is the chancellor at Augustine University, Epe.
Making It Big is a masterclass in attaining and maintaining a positive mindset and a reminder that it is possible to defy the odds, no matter how stacked they are against you. Packed with personal philosophies and business lessons, this is a book of hope, backed up by solutions, written to inspire entrepreneurs in Africa and from everywhere.
DECOLONIZING THE MIND: A guide to dec...
DECOLONIZING THE MIND BOOK
For twelve years Sandew Hira has been working on a book titled Decolonizing The Mind - a guide to decolonial theory and practice.
In different parts of the world a new decolonial movement is growing that challenges long time narratives in knowledge production and social struggle and transforms activism and social movements. It is driven by key factors such as the fall of the west and the rise of the rest, the collapse of the socialist bloc and in general the crisis of Western civilization.
This book develops a comprehensive, coherent and integral theoretical framework that draws on different contributions in the decolonial movement. It also deals with the practical implication of decolonial theory for decolonial activism.
Cuauhtémoc, the last Aztec ruler of Tenochtitlan, Mexico, spoke of the sun that has gone down with the arrival of the European invader and an era of darkness his people now entered. This contrasts with the idea of an era of Enlightenment, which is fundamental to the European view of world history. He also predicted that a time will come when the sun will rise again, when the colonial world civilization is replaced by a new world civilization based on decolonizing the mind.
You can download the table of content of the book here and the Introductory chapter here.
The importance of the book
There are five things that makes this book special.
First, across the globe there is a rise of a movement inside and outside the academia that labels their narrative as "decolonial". Academics and activists have made great contribution to decolonial theory and practice.
Hira's book is an attempt to bring these contributions together in a comprehensive, coherent and integral theoretical framework. Western Enlightenment has produced two such frameworks: Liberalism and Marxism.
A comprehensive, coherent and integral theoretical framework has the following characteristics:
1. It is comprehensive because it has produced concepts of how to look at the most important dimensions of a society: a world view, economics, social relations including relations with nature, politics and culture. There are other important aspects of a society, but these dimensions are essential to make a framework comprehensive.
2. It is coherent because its concepts don't contradict each other. They are consistent and logical.
3. It is integral because the concepts of the different dimensions are not just lumped together but are related to each other from a basic concept. In Liberalism it is "individual freedom" and in Marxism "class struggle". In decolonial theory it is mental slavery and decolonizing the mind.
Second, the book is a systematic guide to decolonize the mind. Decolonizing the mind consists of three
1. The critique of the Western colonization of the mind and thus Eurocentric knowledge production.
2. The development of an alternative comprehensive, coherent and integral knowledge production.
3. The translation of this new knowledge in viable policies to built a new pluriversal world civilization.
Third, the book appeals both to academics who can use the book as teaching material, but also to activists who are figuring out to build social movements that go beyond the dichotomy of Liberalism and Marxism.
Fourth, the book is part of a greater vision of how produce and transfer decolonial knowledge. It is not only about producing and distributing a book. It is also about linking theoretical concepts with art. An example is the musical documentary produced by artist Pravini: The Uprising.
And most importantly, the book is a basis discussing decolonial knowledge in summer schools, lectures, workshops etc.
About Sandew Hira
Sandew Hira, penname of Dew Baboeram, is secretary of the Decolonial International Network Foundation (DIN). Hira studied economics at the Erasmus University Rotterdam in Holland. He has written 25 books on different topics among them colonial history. Download his CV is here. Follow Sandew Hira via his website: www.sandewhira.com.
The publisher
Amrit Publishers is decolonial publishing house set up by Sandew Hira and Sitla Bonoo in The Netherlands. Amrit has published more than 80 books, many in Dutch, but in the last few years they have started publishing books in English in the series Decolonizing The Mind. The series is edited by Sandew Hira of the Decolonial International Network Foundation, Prof. Dr. Stephen Small from the University of California, USA, and Arzu Merali from the Islamic Human Rights Commission in the UK.
Mtumwa hadi Siti Binti Saad by Emmanu...
Historia ya maisha ya Siti Binti Saad kama yalivyosawiriwa na Shaaban Robert na Nasra Mohamed Hilal, na sasa, katika tamthiliya hii ya kihistoria, itamfunulia msomaji wasifu na safari ya maisha ya mwanamama huyu. Katika historia ya safari ya Siti Bint Saad, msomaji atajifunza:
Kwamba, ushindi maishani unawezekana hata kama umetoka katika familia maskini kiasi gani.
Kwamba, ili kuwa nyota katika fani au karama yako, uvivu hauna nafasi bali juhudi na kufanya kazi usiku na mchana.
Kwamba, katika safari yako ya kufikia kilele cha mafanikio utapambana na 'marafiki waliojaa gele, tadi, inda, fitina, majungu na vikwazo vya kila aina. Yote haya yalimpata Siti, ila alipambana hadi akaibuka kidedea.
Kwamba, fani na kipaji chako si kwa faida yako binafsi pekee, bali zaidi ni kwa jamii yako.
Na kweli, nyimbo za mwanaharakati huyu zililenga kuwatetea wanyonge ikiwa ni pamoja na kukemea ukandamizaji na udhalilishaji wa mwanamke. Alikemea upindishaji wa sheria uliofanywa na matajiri kupitia hongo; ikiwa ni pamoja na wizi uliofanywa na wafanyakazi wa serikali maofisini na viwandani.
Mwandishi ametunga tamthilia hii ya kihistoria ili kumuenzi mwanaharakati huyu aliyeishi kabla nchi nyingi za Afrika hazijapata uhuru.
Homecoming by Ngugi wa Thiong’o
THE LION’S PATH
Spanning generations, The Lion’s Path traces Kenya’s journey through the eyes of ordinary people whose lives mirror the nation’s struggles and triumphs. From Kamau, a hunter who dreams of a wounded lion, to Naliaka, a girl bound to colonial farms; from Joseph Otieno, a teacher at independence, to Akinyi, a mother enduring economic hardship; from Brian Mwangi, a slum-born dreamer of the digital revolution, to Leila Hassan, a climate activist fighting for tomorrow — each character carries the roar of resilience within.
Blending history and allegory, this sweeping work of historical fiction captures the wounds, hopes, and unbreakable spirit of a nation walking its path through past, present, and future.
The Fight For Order: The Secret polit...
In THE FIGHT FOR ORDER, richly adorned with piercing honesty, Justin Bedan Muturi uses his searing gift of storytelling to deliver an unflinching exposé about Kenya's kleptocratic circus, the petty political theatre and the plundering ineptitude in government that keeps holding the country back.
With over four decades in public service, as the only Kenyan to serve in the Judiciary, in opposition politics, and as the Speaker of the National Assembly, the Attorney General of Kenya, and Cabinet Secretary, Muturi gives a raw blistering insider portrait exposing the inner workings of a state captured by obsessive grasping greed, driven by visionless small-minded hustle, and crippled by crude, contemptuous impunity.
He was part of the system until it chewed him up, spat him out, and left him with nothing but the piercing wisdom of a truthful pen.
Now he rips back the curtain with a sharp-edged confession, a reckoning with power and a masterclass in why values,
institutions, and the rule of law still matter in a country where
politics kills them first.
".Personal, raw, and exhilarating book dripping with convivial banter and bis trademark honesty.
Minding My Father’s Country by ...
Minding My Father’s Country follows Dr Dora Siliya’s intricate life managing public affairs in Zambia and juggling her personal and family responsibilities. Her political journey spanned two decades, and included four parliamentary election victories, two losses, and saw her serve under five presidents. She began her career in diplomatic service, after which she was appointed a government minister in six ministries.
In 2009, Dr Siliya was catapulted into the limelight (and much controversy) when she was brought before a tribunal concerning the ‘sale’ of the national telecoms. Later, in 2013, she gained further national attention when she was prevented from contesting her parliamentary seat. Dr Siliya’s public life involved house searches, police detention, and court appearances. She was also the target of many political attacks and much social media attention.
In Minding My Father’s Country, Dr Siliya highlights her beginnings through her family and education. Her wide public exposure is also woven through intimate stories about her encounters in various capacities both locally and internationally.
This is a must-read for anyone who wishes to have crystal insight into Zambian politics and how business interests have come to be at the centre. Dr Siliya also provides readers with a clear account of her career roles and her viewpoints, making it an easy read for those who may be contemplating public life.
Between Law & Diplomacy by Phili...
‘Between Law and Diplomacy: Chronicles of a Career Diplomat’ is a riveting story about a man who embodies the phrase, All things work together for good to them who love the Lord. It tells the story of an unassuming young man born and raised in a remote village near the mighty Lake Victoria in the then Siaya district who rises through the ranks of the Kenyan Diplomatic career to become a high-ranking diplomat.
The book traces the author’s beginnings in a large, hard-working, polygamous family and how those beginnings eventually forged his character as an assertive and effective diplomat. The story contains many interesting characters beginning with the author’s mother, a born-again Christian whose prayers continue to shape his life long after she is gone.
He talks of his experiences with lawyers, politicians, and diplomats, and how those experiences shaped some of the decisions that he made. The book delves into meetings with some of the famous world leader. It is the story of a nation as seen through the eyes of one who has been involved in its development. Though the book details the part Ambassador Owade played in the development of the nation of Kenya, it is also an allegory of his growth as a person.
Raila, Ruto: The indomitable lions by...
In a land where ambition meets betrayal, two titans stand poised for a clash that could change everything. William Ruto, the "Hustler" who rose from humble beginnings, and Raila Odinga, the battle-hardened "Baba," are on a collision course as Kenya approaches the 2027 elections. Past alliances have crumbled, and whispers of hope have faded into silence. With millions of votes at stake and ghosts of violence haunting their legacies, the stakes have never been higher. Will they ignite a new era of unity, or will old wounds flare into chaos? As loyalties shift and tensions rise, Kenya braces for a showdown that promises to be both thrilling and unpredictable. The countdown has begun... who will emerge victorious?
Counties of Hope, Havens of Rot by Ke...
Counties of Hope, Havens of Rot: The Anatomy of Kenya's Devolved Dream examines the promise and pitfalls of devolution in Kenya. Introduced to bring services closer to the people and promote local development, the county system began as a symbol of hope. In many regions, it sparked innovation, empowered communities, and gave marginalized areas a voice.
Yet behind the hopeful façade lies a troubling reality. Corruption, mismanagement, nepotism, and weak oversight have turned many counties into centers of waste and impunity. This book explores how a noble idea has, in some cases, been hijacked by narrow interests - and what must be done to reclaim the original vision.
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Counties of Hope, Havens of Rot is both a reflection and a warning. It calls on citizens, leaders, and reformers to confront the uncomfortable truths of devolution and fight for a future where local governance truly works for the people.
Democratic Republic of Congo: A Sickm...
Democratic Republic of Congo: A Sickman of Africa explores the tragic paradox of a nation rich in natural resources yet plagued by decades of conflict, corruption, and misrule.
Through a concise historical and political lens, the book examines how colonial legacies, poor governance, and foreign interests have shaped the DRC's troubled path. It also highlights the resilience of its people and the hope for a better future. This is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand one of Africa's most complex and enduring crises.
Gambling Nation: Kenya’s Silent...
Gambling in Kenya is no longer just a game. It is a growing crisis. From bright TV shows to online betting apps, gambling has quietly crept into homes, schools, and minds. It promises quick wealth but often brings pain, debt, and broken dreams. This book reveals how the craze is hurting youth, destroying families, and fueling a silent epidemic. It is a powerful warning and a call to action. Kenya must wake up before it is too late.
Nairobi in Pictures: Political Icons ...
Nairobi in Pictures: Political Icons 1889-2000 by Lydia W. Muthuma provides a historical and aesthetic analysis of the civic buildings in Nairobi.
The book combines architectural history with ever vibrant political debates. And providing a critical glance at the city’s built environment, it goes beyond the surface image to probe into the style and substance of life within Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD).
A Child of Two Worlds: My Journey fro...
Deeply personal and unfiltered.
A Child of Two Worlds is a love letter to a fading way of life while navigating a tumultuous new world.
This memoir is not just a life story; it’s a meditation on what makes a life meaningful. There’s a sincerity in the way Ummuro shares even the most painful or vulnerable parts of his life. Whether it’s the sanitary discomfort of a boarding school latrine or the haunting quiet of a desert storm, the reader is pulled into each moment. The writing does not beg sympathy, it seeks understanding. As the narrative is structured as a message to the author’s sons—who are growing up in a contemporary Western context—it offers relevance to readers experiencing generational or cultural differences. That includes immigrant families, global citizens, and readers who want to reflect on identity, roots, and legacy.
The sensory detail of the stories is exceptional. The landscape is not just a backdrop—it becomes a character in itself—whether that’s the barren beauty of Susukh or the cold snow falling outside his window in North Carolina. Quotes from elders, spiritual insights from his grandfather, and thoughtful observations on the sacredness of life give the stories a layered maturity. Ummuro is documenting not just his life, but the passing of a world. He knows that many Gabra customs are fading fast, and this book feels like a tribute to the dignity, resilience, and richness of his people.
What is really inspiring is Ummuro’s ability to hold both worlds with reverence, without losing his sense of identity in either. The book is not just about his personal journey, it’s a cultural archive, a love letter to the Gabra people, and a reflection on the cost and complexity of change.
And even as an international development professional, he often falls back on his indigenous knowledge to humanize the data, policies and programs on health, education, community leadership and governance, and issues like drought and climate change.
Anyango Nyar Siaya: Nyatiti Queen Edi...
Eriko Mukoyama, globally known by her stage name Anyango Nyar Siaya, iS a Japanese musician who has defied all odds, breaking gender and cultural traditions to become the frst woman to professionally play the nyatiti, an eight-stringed traditional yre.
The nyatiti is the instrument of choice among the Luo community, which traces its roots from Eastern Bahr-el-Ghazal in Sudan to their present settlements along the shores of Lake Victoria,
Traditionally, women were forbidden from playing the nyatiti, so it came as a great surprise when a young Japanese woman with no cultural ties to the Luo community began mastering the instrument.
Anyango first came to Kenya in 2004. After spending a year under the tutelage of one of the greatest nyatiti masters, Okumu K'Orengo, she earned his trust and was granted the honor of learning and playing the instrument.
Her story of resilience, determination, and the courage to break cultural barriers serves as an inspiration to a new generation of musicians, particularly young women, encouraging them to follow in her footsteps and rediscover the profound value of this age-old instrument.