Former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba; Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi; Orangun of Oke-Ila, HRM Oba Adedokun Abolarin; Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina, were some of the guests to grace the launch of two new books from Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Yes International magazine, Azuh Arinze.
The virtual event, which took place on Sunday, August 23, 2020, was one graced by dignitaries, media professionals, showbiz stars and avid readers and saw Arinze unveil his books Success is not Served a la carte and Encounters – Lessons from my Journalism Career, to the general public.
Azuh Arinze’s first book, Success Is Not Served A La Carte, is an enlightening collection of one on one interview sessions with 30 high-profile individuals in the country, including Christopher Kolade of Cadbury/LBS, Tony Ezenna of Orange Drugs, Anselm Madubuko of Revival Assembly, Steve Babaeko of X3M Ideas, Wole Oladiyun of CLAM, famous footballers Kanu Nwankwo and Austin Okocha, film director Tade Ogidan, veteran actors Olu Jacobs, Pete Edochie and Dele Odule, amongst others.
The book explores the success stories of these individuals and also provides critical insights into their lives.
The second book, Encounters – Lessons from My Journalism Career, chronicles the experiences of the author throughout his career. Through this book, Azuh allows readers to examine 20 years’ worth of journalistic experience in 60 captivating chapters.
Flipping through the pages of this book, readers will see how the author earned his trademark and reputation as a quintessential interviewer and journalist with an eye for details.
Speaking at the book launch, the author expressed his appreciation to guests for gracing the occasion.
“I’ll like to express my gratitude to everyone here today and everyone that made this event a success. I do not take your contributions for granted. These new books are intriguing and captivating and I am eager for everyone to experience them.”
Compered by multi-award-winning Nigerian comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka, the event was also graced by GMD, SO &U Advertising Udeme Ufot; EVC, Verdant Zeal, Dr Tunji Olugbodi; General Overseer, Revival Assembly, Apostle Anselm Madubuko; Vice President, Corporate Communications and CSR, Airtel Nigeria, Emeka Oparah (book reviewer) and Chairman, Bison Communications, Prince Bisi Olatilo (chief host and chairman); Chairman, Ovation Media Group, Bashorun Dele Momodu (book presenter); Apostle Ausbeth Ajagu of Pentium Ministries Canada; Alhaja Tai Elemosho-Okesanjo of Montai, MD/CEO, Anambra Broadcasting Service Chief Uche Nworah; MD, Crittal Hope Aluminium and Governor-Elect, Rotary International, District 9110 Nigeria, Rotarian Aderemi Bello; Ecobank’s Linus Adaba; SJ of the University of Pennsylvania, USA, Rev Fr Chijioke Azuawusiefe; Tunde and Wunmi Obe, UK-based success coach, Dr. Dayo Olomu; veteran journalists, Messrs Kunle Bakare, Femi Akintunde-Johnson, Azubuike Ishiekwene, Toni Kan, Niran Adedokun, Dotun Oladipo, Olumide Iyanda, Azuh Amatus, thespian Okechukwu Ogunjiofor, among many others.
Before founding Yes International! Azuh served as the Editor of Encomium Weekly from 2003 to 2011. Before that, he had edited Reel Stars Magazine. He is also the proud author of three other books – Tested and Trusted Success Secrets of the Rich and Famous, and The CEO’s Bible, volumes 1 and 2.
