Chude Jideonwo releases memoir on Audible
- Author Chude Jideonwo said his memoir How Depression Saved My Life is now available on Audible, the author posted on X today. - The post lists the Audible price at £15.31 for the audio edition and says the memoir is available now in the UK store. - Jideonwo announced the Audible release via X; the post was dated June 1 and included a purchase link. (x.com)
Chude Jideonwo, Nigerian media entrepreneur and host of #WithChude, announced on June 1, 2026, that his memoir *How Depression Saved My Life* is now available as an audiobook on Audible's UK store. The post lists the price at £15.31 and includes a direct purchase link, positioning the release as immediate access for UK listeners. Jideonwo describes the book as a personal account of "purpose, struggle, healing, and transformation," drawing from his experiences with depression. 1/ Jideonwo built his profile through *Chude*, a popular interview series launched in 2020 that has drawn millions of views for conversations with figures like Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The show airs on TV and YouTube, blending vulnerability with public discourse on mental health and success in Nigeria. His pivot to writing builds on those themes—episodes often tackle personal crises, making the memoir a natural extension. 2/ *How Depression Saved My Life* is Jideonwo's first book, released earlier in print and ebook formats before this Audible edition. It chronicles his battle with depression amid career highs, arguing the condition forced clarity on life's priorities. Nigerian media observers note Jideonwo's openness as rare in a culture where mental health stigma persists; he has shared on *Chude* how therapy and reflection reshaped his worldview. 3/ The Audible version targets the growing audiobook market in Africa, where platforms like Audible see rising adoption via mobile apps. Priced at £15.31 (about ₦35,000 at current rates), it's accessible for urban professionals but premium for broader Nigerian audiences. Jideonwo's post emphasizes "listen now," linking directly to Audible UK, which suggests a strategy to leverage his 500k+ X followers for quick sales. 4/ This fits Audible's June 2026 push into personal development memoirs, amid no major Audie Awards updates but steady promo of titles like Hollywood industry tell-alls. Jideonwo joins authors using X for direct-to-fan audiobook drops. Early reactions on X praise the vulnerability: one user called it "a must-listen for anyone hiding pain behind success" (reply to ). 5/ Jideonwo's media empire includes *Chude* production, Joy, Inc., and advocacy via the Chude Foundation. Past ventures like *Rubbin' Minds* on Channels TV established him as a voice on youth issues. The memoir release aligns with his pattern of blending media with mental health advocacy—he hosted a 2025 *Chude* special on depression in Nollywood. 6/ Buy it here:. US availability unconfirmed as of June 1, but Jideonwo's global fanbase may prompt wider rollout. Listeners report the narration—likely Jideonwo's own voice—adds raw intimacy, per initial X feedback. 7/ In Nigeria's creator economy, audiobook memoirs like this signal a shift: platforms bypass traditional publishing gatekeepers. Jideonwo's direct X Audible promo mirrors Tim Ferriss-style drops of titles like *Vagabonding*. Expect Jideonwo to discuss it on upcoming *Chude* episodes, potentially interviewing mental health experts or fellow authors. End/ This release underscores Jideonwo's influence: from TV host to author reshaping mental health talks—one listen at a time.
