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...
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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...
Sacrificial giving is a synonym for Father | Tolu’ A. Akinyemi | Poetry
Write a poem for father without hyperboles. Good deeds need no embellishments. Someone asked, who is your father? I responded, father is a synonym for sacrificial giving. Sing a song for father ...
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...
Tolu’ A. Akinyemi set to headline at For Better or Verse
Editor’s note: The event was initially scheduled for Friday 24th January but was cancelled due to Storm Éowyn. For Better or Verse poetry and open mic night will celebrate its first anniversary...
My literary journey was built on the strength of community
“It takes a village to raise a child,”–A popular African proverb. In 2017, I was that child. A breakout poet and writer in North-East, England. Even though I have been a writer...