Lion of Newcastle- Tolu' Akinyemi

A dose of African flavor, some Nigerian literary spice and a distinct voice, conversations with Olaitan Ojomo on his art.

Bio: I am Ojomo Ayodele Olaitan, a graduate of Agricultural Science from Adeyemi Federal University of Education Ondo State, Nigeria. A Catholic by birth, an avid reader, a comic lover, and a...

Great blend of life themes

Dead Cats Don’t Meow, Tolu’ Akinyemi, The Roaring Lion Newcastle Press, 2019, pp.128. Reviewer: Faith Moyosore Agboola WITH the current Nigerian literary waves dominated by grandiose display of poetry finesse, endless quests...

Never Play Games with the Devil hit the bookshelves!

Author makes bold statement, goes all out for the devil with new poetry collection Written by acclaimed poet and writer, Tolu’ A. Akinyemi, ‘Never Play Games with the Devil’ brings readers a...

Karen Middleton and Poems she wrote from “Cheers Village”.

Bio: I live in Sherburn Village in Durham. I call it “Cheers Village” (as everybody knows your name) I started writing poems 20 years ago, when a certain world event got to...

Osagie lights “The Touch” of writing mysteries that might tickle your fancy, hop in and let’s enjoy this ride.

Bio: Osagie Bill Aigbogun is a fellow of the ACCA with two degrees in Economics and Accounting. He has been a lover of entertainment for quite some time now, hence his putting...

Keeping Faith with The African Writers Community, An interview with the delectable AFM

Bio: Agboola, Faith Moyosore is a writer, historian, editor, content strategist and author publicist. She is the Founder and CEO of The African Writers, a multiple award winning pan-african literary brand with...

In a duet with the word bandit and word tinker “Rue Collinge” stirring words with a unique flow.

Bio: Rue Collinge is a linguist-turned-storyteller living in Gateshead. She is a spoken word artist, writer, and mentor who wants to see people of all ages realise their potential. She works with...

Verses for Everyone

Dead Cats Don’t Meow – Don’t waste the ninth life Author: Tolu’ A. Akinyemi Publisher: T&B Global Concepts UK Year: 2019 Pages: 128 Review was previously published in Gnomi Patron Greece &...

Ella Fortté encourages us to dare to dream

Bio: My name is Emmanuella Osa-Alile, stage name Ella Fortté, I’m a writer, poet, spoken word artiste while also a confidence and communications coach, born to a medical doctor and a physiotherapist,...

An Interview with Brand Influencer, poet and writer Derrick Topaz, the winner of the Dead Lions Don’t Roar Ultimate April Challenge 2018.

Bio: My name is Derrick Chidumebi. I am a poet, a writer, a social media marketer and content creator. I am the only son of my parents with four amazing sisters. I...

Tolu’ A. Akinyemi (also known as Tolutoludo & Lion of Newcastle) is a multi-award-winning Nigerian author in the genre of poetry, short story, Children’s Literature and essays, which include: 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), Never Marry a Writer (Poetry, 2021), Everybody Don Kolomental (Poetry, 2021), I Wear Self-Confidence Like a Second Skin (Children’s Literature, 2021) I Am Not a Troublemaker (Children’s Literature, 2021) and A god in a human body (Poetry, forthcoming – January 2022).

Tolu’ has been endorsed by Arts Council England as a writer with “exceptional talent.”

He is a co-founder of Lion and Lilac, a UK-based arts organization and sits on the board of many organizations.

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