Lion of Newcastle- Tolu' Akinyemi

#Tolutoludoreview Competition For Writers, Readers and Book Lovers of All Ages – Get Your Submissions In.

Tag a writer or book lover! Here’s an opportunity for you to earn money, get mentorship and free publicity for yourself. The #𝐓𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐓𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐨𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 is a free online contest for talented writers, book reviewers...

Tolu’ Akinyemi’s speech at the e-Launch event of “Inferno Of Silence” and “A Booktiful Love”

Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, the speakers, the hosts of tonight’s event, Family and friends, and my second family- the literary community. Good evening everyone!I’m super delighted on the auspicious occasion of the...

All Lives Matter – A review by Omotayo Sangofadeji

Hello everyone. Thank you for joining today’s programme. My name is Omotayo Sangofadeji. I am the author of ‘Her Eyes Tell Our Stories’ a collection of short stories.I have known Tolu’ for a...

Assassin’s Creed |Flourish Joshua | Poetry

Photo by Setyaki Irham on Unsplash BIO: Flourish Joshua is a Multiple Award-Winning Poet and Author of “Arúgbó ń Ṣ’oge” and Other Poems (a satire for our attire). He is a Poet to the...

Ella | Tolu’ Akinyemi | Poetry

If Ella was a song, I will dance to the beats till I’m breathless. Ella was the word that was spoken to heal broken hearts. I heard the words echo “heal...

Tolu’ A. Akinyemi To Launch His Collection Of Poetry and Short Story.

Best-selling U.K based Nigerian Writer/Poet and Author of seven books and counting, Tolu’ A. Akinyemi, is set to launch his most anticipated Collection of Poems and Short Stories, May 23, 2020.The Creative...

Prolific Author secures a seat in the African Writers Hall of Fame

With the release of two books ‘A Booktiful Love’ and ‘Inferno of Silence’, acclaimed poet and writer, Tolu’ A. Akinyemi, secures a seat in the African Writers hall of fame for his...

In conversation with leading African Voice—Dami Ajayi, the Poet and Medical Doctor taking African Literature to greater heights.

Bio: Dami Ajayi studied Medicine and Surgery at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria where he co-founded Saraba literary magazine. His first volume of poems, Clinical Blues, longlisted for the Erbacce Poetry Prize,...

Joy in the midst of a Pandemic

In Lockdown, our spirits are alive.In isolation, we draw from the strength of community.When this pandemic is over, we will be thankful for the little things. © Tolu’ A. Akinyemi

Shhhhhhhh!!!!! There is a new Burns’ in town—An interview with the widely celebrated Poet and Writer, Rachel Burns.

Bio: Rachel Burns was born in Newcastle- Upon Tyne and grew up in a small rural village in County Durham. She completed a screenwriting talent scheme with ITV and Northern Film and...

Tolu’ A. Akinyemi also known as (Tolutoludo & Lion of Newcastle) is an award-winning Nigerian author of nine books in the genre of poetry, short story, and essays which includes, Dead Lions Don’t Roar (Poetry, 2017) Unravel your Hidden Gems (Essays, 2018) Dead Dogs Don’t Bark (Poetry, 2018) Dead Cats Don’t Meow (Poetry, 2019) Never Play Games With The Devil (Poetry, 2019) Inferno of Silence (Short Stories, 2020) A Booktiful Love (Poetry, 2020), “Black ≠ Inferior” (Poetry, 2021), and “Never Marry a Writer” (poetry, 2021).

Tolu’ has been endorsed by the Arts Council England as a writer with “exceptional talent” and he is the Co-Founder of Lion and Lilac Arts, a UK based arts organisation.