For the Culture - Lion of Newcastle- Tolu' Akinyemi

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...

Two Poems | Tolu’ A. Akinyemi

Bewildered A woman lies in my bed, naked. I am standing like a rock—immovable. Fleeting fantasies have become Sour cravings. My mind is running figures, Balancing the books. My brain has reached...

Kolomental and the Elephant in the Room – Our Mental health | Professor Kingsley O. Akhigbe | University of Benin

Tolu Akinyemi’s poem “Everybody don Kolomental,” was read and analysed as a case study by Professor Kingsley Oalei Akhigbe, Professor of Psychiatry, in the 293rd Inaugural Lecture Series at the University of...

Lion & Lilac Presents a Black History Month Special at North Shields & District Men’s Catholic Club

Lion & Lilac presents a Black History Month Special showcasing leading black voices in North-East, England. Tolu’ A. Akinyemi, Omotayo Sangofadeji, Papi Jeovani, Mwelwa Chilekwa, Fred Chyke, and Georgia May will perform...

Black History Month: Raise a Glass for Black Excellence

It’s been a bitter-sweet couple of weeks for me. Sweet because my career is on the ascendancy. I resumed in my dream job in the second line of defence within the United...

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...

With his Twentieth Published Work “The Morning Cloud is Empty” Multiple Award-Winning Newcastle-Based Nigerian Author reaches Incredible Milestone.

Notable Nigerian poet, essayist, storyteller and children’s author, Tolu’ A. Akinyemi’s latest collection of poems, ‘The Morning Cloud is Empty’ adds the prodigious Nigerian talent to the illustrious rank of Authors with...