The Publisher and Editor in Chief of
YES INTERNATIONAL! Magazine, Azuh Arinze, has unveiled two new books that
feature success stories of high-profile individuals and lessons from his
journalism career.
Azuh announced the launch of his
literary pieces entitled, Success Is Not Served A La Carte and Encounters
- Lessons From My Journalism Career, at an exclusive virtual media event on
Monday, June 29, 2020.
The 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, among them
Christopher Kolade of Cadbury/LBS, Tony Ezenna of Orange Drugs, Anselm Madubuko
of Revival Assembly, Wole Oladiyun of CLAM, Steve Babaeko of X3M Ideas, Simon
Kolawole of TheCable, Azubuike Ishiekwene of The INTERVIEW, popular
footballers, Kanu Nwankwo and Austin Okocha, film director, TadeOgidan, veteran
actors, Olu Jacobs, Pete Edochie and Dele Odule, actresses Funke Akindele and
Kate Henshaw, to name a few. The book explores the success stories of these
individuals, and also provides key insights into their lives.
In the foreword written by the
Chairman, ThisDay Editorial Board, Olusegun Adeniyi, he described the book as
“a fascinating collection that would inspire and fire the imagination of its
readers.”
The second book, Encounters - Lessons
From My Journalism Career, chronicles the experiences of the author so far
in his career. Through this book, Azuh Arinze allows readers to examine over 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. In the words of Rev Fr Chijioke Azuawusiefe, SJ, of the
University of Pennsylvania, USA, he described the book as “beautifully
written, captivating, enchanting, engrossing and enriching.”
The book also highlights some of his
encounters with the likes of Jim Ovia, Biodun Shobanjo, UdemeUfot, Dele Momodu,
OnyekaOnwenu, Tony Elumelu, Dora Akunyili, Bianca Ojukwu, Olusegun Osoba,
Rotimi Amaechi, Festus Keyamo, OCJ Okocha, Gbenga Adeyinka and Julius Agwu
among others.
In addition to the tales of his
encounters with these top executives, the book equally features a 16-page all
colour pullout with photographs of the author and some of the heavyweights he
has interacted with over the years. They include E.A Adeboye, Aliko Dangote,
Subomi Balogun, Chukwudifu Oputa, Bruce Onobrakpeya, Tunde Bakare, Mike
Okonkwo, Sunny Ade, Lateef Jakande, Jim Nwobodo, C.C Onoh, Peter Obi, Ray Ekpu,
Stephen Keshi, Shina Peters, Richard MofeDamijo, Ali Baba, Lagbaja, Femi Kuti,
2 Face Idibia, Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, among many
others.
Following the exclusive media unveil;
the books are available for pre-order on the Yes! Magazine website for just N2,500
each.
Speaking on the captivating nature of
the books, the author, Azuh Arinze, said, “The two books are not only
intriguing, but they also come with a money-back guarantee. If you buy them and
don’t enjoy them, tell me and you will get a refund.”
On his experience writing both books,
he added, “Writing these two books has been a deeply personal experience as
the process has allowed me the space to honestly reflect on a life-changing
career that not only brought me my wife but taught me invaluable lessons.”
Azuh Arinze, who is the
Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of YES INTERNATIONAL! Magazine, owners of the premium
website, http://www.theyesng.com, served
as the Editor of Encomium Weekly from 2003 to 2011. Prior to 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.
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