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Barakat Folashade U.

Barakat Folashade U.

Professional Book Marketer | Kindle Promoter | Social Media Manager

Are you an author struggling to get your book noticed? You're not alone. Many talented writers pour their hearts into creating powerful stories, only to see their books sit quietly on the shelf—unread, unreviewed, and undiscovered. That's where I come in. I'm Usman Barakat, a seasoned Book Marketing Specialist with over 5 years of experience helping 100+ authors increase their book visibility, drive more sales, and generate authentic reviews. Whether you're launching your first Kindle eBook or looking to revive an existing title, I offer proven strategies that get real results. 📚 What I Do Best: Kindle & Amazon book promotion Targeted social media marketing (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X) Organic & paid advertising campaigns Review generation strategies (ethical & ToS-compliant) Author branding & audience engagement Launch support and long-term sales growth 📈 Proven Results: Helped authors sell 3,000+ books across multiple genres Boosted rankings, visibility, and engagement on Amazon and beyond Built lasting fanbases and review pipelines for repeat clients My mission is simple: Get your book into the hands of readers who will love it—and talk about it. Whether you're looking for a launch strategy or ongoing marketing support, I bring dedication, creativity, and a deep understanding of the book market to every project. 📩 Ready to take your book to the next level? Let’s connect and craft a custom strategy that fits your goals.

🇳🇬Ibadan, Nigeria$12/hr100% JSSSince Jun 2025

Earnings and projects

MRR
$466

Last 6 months ÷ 3.2 months active (since Aug 2026)

World#80,908 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#2,300 / 13.8k
Revenue, last 30 days
$264

Last 6 months: $1.5k

World#76,964 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#2,312 / 13.8k
Total earnings
$1.5k

Billed in all: $1.5k

World#359,620 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#10,994 / 13.8k
Per project
$746

$737 in the last 6 months

World#147,412 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#2,906 / 13.8k
Projects, last 6 months
2
50% fixed50% hourly
World#88,921 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#5,057 / 13.8k
Projects in all
2
50% fixed50% hourly
World#328,889 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#12,112 / 13.8k

Earnings, last 30 days

$1.5k+$264 earned since Oct 11Billed in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$1.2k$1.4k$1.6kOct 11Oct 25Nov 7

Tracked from Oct 11, 2026.

Skill rankings: Top 11% in Promotion

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #28Promotion249 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #5Top 11%
  2. #60Book Review457 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #13Top 13%
  3. #99Book Marketing332 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #42Top 30%
  4. #192Ebook1,174 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #31Top 16%
  5. #247Kindle Direct Publishing1,019 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #43Top 24%
  6. #486Email Marketing Strategy2,223 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #51Top 22%
  7. #502Email Outreach2,050 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #18Top 24%
  8. #513Influencer Marketing2,463 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #14Top 21%