Following the unveiling of his two new books, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
of Yes International! Magazine, Azuh Arinze, hosted dignitaries, media
professionals, showbiz stars and avid readers to an exclusive virtual
book launch on Sunday, August 23, 2020.
At the event, Azuh announced the official release of his books entitled
Success Is Not Served A La Carte and Encounters – Lessons From My
Journalism Career, to the general public.
Compered by multi-award-winning Nigerian comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka, the
event had dignitaries like former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun
Osoba, who also chaired the occasion; the Minister of Transportation,
Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi; Orangun of Oke-Ila, HRM Oba Adedokun Abolarin;
Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the President, Mr Femi Adesina;
GMD, SO&U Advertising, Mr Udeme Ufot; EVC, Verdant Zeal, Dr Tunji
Olugbodi and General Overseer, Revival Assembly, Apostle Anselm Madubuko
in attendance.
Other notable individuals at the event were Vice President, Corporate
Communications and CSR, Airtel Nigeria, Mr Emeka Oparah – who reviewed
the books and Chairman, Bison Communications, Prince Bisi Olatilo –
who was the Chief Host and Chairman, Ovation Media Group, Bashorun Dele
Momodu – who presented the new books.
There were also Apostle Ausbeth Ajagu of Pentium Ministries in Canada;
Alhaja Tai Elemosho-Okesanjo of Montai; Chief Uche Nworah, MD/CEO,
Anambra Broadcasting Service; Rotarian Aderemi Bello, MD, Crittal Hope
Aluminium and Governor-Elect, Rotary International, District 9110
Nigeria; Mr Linus Adaba, a top shot Ecobank; Rev Fr Chijioke
Azuawusiefe, SJ of the University of Pennsylvania, USA; superstar
showbiz couple, Tunde and Wunmi Obe; UK-based success coach, Dr. Dayo
Olomu; top journalists, Messrs Kunle Bakare, Femi Akintunde-Johnson,
Azubuike Ishiekwene, Toni Kan, Niran Adedokun, Dotun Oladipo, Olumide
Iyanda, Azuh Amatus and pioneer Nollywood actor and producer, Mr.
Okechukwu Ogunjiofor, among many others.
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, to name
a few. 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. By 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, saying, “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.”
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 which are,
Tested and Trusted Success Secrets of the Rich and Famous, and The
CEO’s Bible, volumes 1 and 2.
AZUH ARINZE
Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
YES INTERNATIONAL! Magazine
Author of the bestseller, The CEO’s Bible
