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Welcome to the New Economy For the first time in human history, the world’s biggest marketplaces are not located in skyscrapers or shopping malls… They live inside the device you are holding right now. Billions of people use the internet every single day to buy products, learn skills, watch videos, follow brands, and search for solutions to their problems. The online economy never sleeps, never closes — customers are active 24 hours a day from every corner of the globe. And that presents an opportunity that did not exist for previous generations: Anyone can build a profitable business...

For centuries, people have asked the same question: Where did life come from? Some believe life began by accident — a cosmic stroke of chance that formed the first living cell and later evolved into everything we know today. Others believe life began intentionally, crafted by an intelligent Creator with purpose and design. Everywhere you look, life is bursting with order and brilliance. A single living cell is more complex than the most advanced factory humans have ever built. The human brain is more powerful than any supercomputer. DNA contains more carefully arranged information than ...

Music made him famous. Truth made him dangerous. Fela was not just a musician—he was a revolutionary, a cultural force, and one of the most fearless voices Africa has ever produced. In a nation ruled by soldiers and silence, Fela chose sound. In a continent wrestling with postcolonial betrayal, he chose resistance. This gripping biography traces the extraordinary life of the man who created Afrobeat and turned music into a weapon against corruption, military dictatorship, and cultural oppression. From his politically charged upbringing in Abeokuta, to his musical education in London, his ...

There was no invasion. No occupation. No declaration of war. Yet, in the space of two decades, China quietly outmaneuvered the United States in Africa. While Washington talked democracy, Beijing built roads. While American officials issued warnings, Chinese engineers poured concrete. Through infrastructure, loans, trade, elite relationships, and relentless diplomacy, China reshaped Africa’s political and economic landscape — without firing a single shot. The Silent Conquest exposes how this happened. Drawing on geopolitics, economics, diplomacy, and on-the-ground realities, Frederick ...

What if the greatest warning about America’s democratic future does not come from Europe—but from Africa? In Strongman Democracy: Donald Trump and the Authoritarian Playbook of African Dictators, political commentator and social critic Frederick Amakom delivers a bold comparative analysis that challenges comfortable assumptions about power, democracy, and exceptionalism. Drawing on decades of African political history, the book argues that Donald Trump’s political style—his rhetoric, instincts, and governing impulses—closely mirrors the methods long used by African strongmen and ...

They lent money. Then they declared war. Across Nigeria, millions borrow to survive — only to face humiliation for daring to be poor. Financial Terrorism reveals the hidden criminal networks behind digital loan apps: the offshore owners, the harassment machinery, the data misuse, the threats that destroy families, careers, and mental health. Through shocking testimonies, daring investigations, and survivor victories, this book exposes how digital lenders weaponize shame — and shows the powerful ways Nigerians are fighting back. This is more than a book. It is a movement against fear. A ...

Across Nigeria and Africa, stories of ritual money, human sacrifice, mysterious disappearances, and sudden wealth continue to dominate public imagination. The myth of blood money remains one of Africa’s most terrifying and influential beliefs. But what is real, and what is folklore?Yet beneath the fear lies a complex mix of psychology, economics, culture, crime, religion, and misinformation. In Blood Money & Ritual Money, Frederick Amakom dismantles the myth with clarity and evidence through powerful analysis and cultural insight. From Yahoo Plus culture to Prosperity Gospel teachings, ...

A Groundbreaking Book That Reclaims the True Origin of Humanity. For centuries, Western art and colonial theology have portrayed Adam and Eve — and the earliest chapters of the Bible — through a European lens. But what if the world’s most foundational story has always been rooted in Africa? BLACK GENESIS uncovers the overwhelming scientific, historical, linguistic, and biblical evidence that humanity’s first parents were people of color — and that Eden was located in or near the heart of ancient Africa. Blending archaeology, genetics, anthropology, Scripture, and African history, ...

Obsession was only the beginning. In Empire of Sex: Want, desire no longer asks permission—it demands surrender. What Alexandra once believed she controlled now consumes her, dragging everything she built toward collapse. Jealousy sharpens. Power slips. And the line between need and destruction disappears. As consequences multiply and restraint fractures, Alexandra must face the most dangerous truth of all: wanting someone too much can cost you everything. This is a dark erotic romance of escalation, addiction, and the slow unraveling of power. The trilogy concludes in Empire of Sex: ...

There are many races on the surface of the earth today, there were probably more in the not so distant past. From where did all these races come to be? What race were the first humans on the planet earth, the original race? Were they Caucasian white, Negroid, Mongoloid, Capoid or Australoid? If you have ever seen a photo of a movie about Adam and Eve and Jesus Christ, in almost every one of those photos or movies, they are portrayed as white Caucasian people. The images are so ubiquitous and so engraved into our common psyches that it is taken as a matter of fact that these figures were ...

Nigeria is one of the world’s most misunderstood investment destinations. To some, it is too risky to touch. To others, it is sold as the “next big thing” without context. Both views cost investors money. Investing in is written for Americans, Europeans, Asians, and diaspora investors who want facts—not hype—about how money is actually made, protected, and repatriated in Africa’s largest economy. This book does not promise easy profits. It explains where profits really come from, why many foreign investors fail, and how disciplined investors succeed. What This Book Covers How ...

In a nation filled with brilliant minds, resilient hearts, and unstoppable creativity, some stories rise above the noise and become symbols of possibility. The story of Obi Cubana is one of such stories — a reminder that success is not accidental, but the outcome of vision, consistency, and an unshakeable belief in one’s destiny. This book explores the deeper layers of that journey. Beyond the luxury, fame, and influence, it uncovers a blueprint filled with lessons on leadership, branding, resilience, entrepreneurship, and community. For anyone who dreams of building something lasting, ...

What happens when discipline enters Nigerian politics—and refuses to leave quietly? In this deeply researched and sharply argued biography, emerges not as a messiah, but as a disruptive standard in a political culture long accustomed to excess, spectacle, and lowered expectations. Peter Obi: Discipline, Power, and the Politics of Possibility traces Obi’s journey from the trading discipline of Onitsha to corporate boardrooms, from courtroom battles over stolen mandates to the national awakening sparked by the Obidient Movement and the 2023 presidential election. Along the way, it ...

What happens when a society loses faith in its institutions? Nigeria found its answer in a phone camera. In VeryDarkMan: The Rise of Nigeria’s Digital Social Crusader, Frederick Amakom delivers a gripping, unflinching examination of how one controversial online figure became a national force for accountability in a country plagued by silence, impunity, and selective justice. This is not a biography—and it is not celebrity gossip. It is a deep social analysis of , the digital activist who disrupted influencers, pastors, brands, and institutions by doing what Nigeria’s systems often ...

Heartbreak is one of the most universal experiences in the world — yet it is one of the least understood. Everyone will face it, yet very few people ever learn how to navigate it without losing themselves. We are taught how to succeed in our careers, how to solve problems, how to pursue our dreams — but almost no one teaches us how to rebuild our hearts when they shatter. Healing After Heartbreak fills that gap. This book is more than a guide; it is a companion. It walks with you through the stages of heartbreak — the shock, the confusion, the pain, the rebuilding — with compassion ...

Cybercrime in Nigeria is not a fringe activity confined to dimly lit backrooms—it is a parallel economy, one built on ambition, desperation, ingenuity, and exploitation. On the streets of Nigeria, fraud is both condemned and normalized. It inspires fear abroad and, disturbingly, admiration at home. In my research, I encountered young men who entered the world of fraud believing they had no other viable path. I met victims whose lives were emotionally and financially shattered. I interviewed investigators fighting a battle that feels endless. Each voice revealed a piece of a complex ...

Nigeria in December is a living, breathing festival. Streets hum with music, lights dazzle the night, markets overflow, and communities reunite. Families cook in bulk, friends reconnect, and cities transform into stages for endless entertainment. Detty December is more than a party season — it is a cultural phenomenon, an emotional rollercoaster, and a logistical challenge all at once. It tests your physical stamina, social intelligence, financial discipline, and emotional resilience. This book is for anyone who wants to experience the best of December while surviving it intact. From ...

This is a raunchy, sexy romance story in very explicit language about a young girl called Ella. Ella basically lives and breathes sex. Being a working girl with multiple sex partners and two somewhat serious relationships most of her days are spent erotically bumping and grinding. In this book she takes us through every touch, every penetration, every moan and the racy events in the weeks leading to her raunchy life coming to a head: two partners proposed to her within days of each other! Yes you heard right they both proposed, unaware of each other. How it lead to this and how it played ...