Nigeria is technically a one-party state
Nigeria is technically a one-party state with the APC controlling 29 out of Nigeria’s 36 states, while the PDP leads four states and the Labour Party, Accord Party, and APGA all govern...
Category: News on a Roar
Introducing dRAFTed: A Quarterly Support Fund for Nigerian Writers
Launching 1st January 2025 The Roaring Lion Newcastle (TRLN) is proud to announce dRAFTed, a new initiative designed to support Nigerian creative writers experiencing financial hardship. dRAFTed delivers a lifeline for storytellers;...
This Is Our City: Tolu’ A. Akinyemi’s Ode to Newcastle Comes to Life on Screen
Award-winning poet, in an enthralling blend of poetry and film, captures the collective identity of Newcastle. The Nigerian British author, Tolu’ A. Akinyemi, renowned for his poetic works, has released an audio-visual...
The Lion of Newcastle Roars Again
The Roaring Lion Newcastle is proud to announce the release of Home in Motion, a reflective and timely poetry collection by multiple award-winning Nigerian British writer Tolu’ A. Akinyemi. The collection will...
Tolu’ A. Akinyemi Chants a Poetic Incantation in the Official Visual Release of ‘The Angel of the North’
Renowned poet and author Tolu’ A. Akinyemi has released the official video for his electrifying poem The Angel of the North, blending poetic performance with compelling visual storytelling. The Angel of the...
Tolu A. Akinyemi Releases Official Video for “Mortality”
Multiple award-winning poet and writer Tolu A. Akinyemi has released the official video for his poem “Mortality,” a deeply moving personal meditation on the inevitability of death and the quiet, unsettling beauty...
Renowned Newcastle Poet scintillates at SpokenWord Paris
Renowned Newcastle Poet, notable for his iconic roars that act as accompaniment to his energetic and electrifying performances, made a surprise appearance at SpokenWord Paris, France in December 2024. Multiple Award-Winning Author...
Multiple Award-Winning Poet Tolu’ A. Akinyemi – The Lion of Newcastle announces North-East Spoken Word Tour for Autumn 2023
Multiple Award-winning poet and storyteller Tolu A. Akinyemi, aka The Lion of Newcastle, will be touring selected venues across the North East this Autumn. Come along and see him perform pieces from...
Nigerian Poet Makes Poetry History, releases collection of Financial Crime Compliance Poems
Notable Nigerian poet, essayist, storyteller, and children’s author Tolu’ A. Akinyemi’s latest collection of poems, ‘Architects of a Cleaner Financial System’ etches his name in the poetry hall of fame. Acclaimed Nigerian...
Multiple Award-Winning Author releases first collection of poems for Young People
Notable poet, essayist, storyteller and children’s author, Tolu’ A. Akinyemi’s latest collection of poems, ‘You Need More Than Dreams’ is a collection of didactic and instructive poems targeted at young people and...