Two Poems | Tolu’ A. Akinyemi
Ruinous Charred bodies lie in the minefields of their ruinous exit. We are nested in this web of flaming fire. These deaths echo abomination and sacrilege. Charred bodies are immersed in convoluted...
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Black History Month event on National Poetry Day with guest poet Tolu’ A. Akinyemi
Join us on National Poetry Day for a themed Celebration of Black History Month. Tolu’ A. Akinyemi is a multi-award-winning author in the genre of poetry, short story, children’s literature and essays....
Newcastle-Based Author writes his name in the annals of history with ‘Born in Lockdown’
Written by multi-award-winning author Tolu’ A. Akinyemi, ‘Born in Lockdown’ is a writer’s account of the coronavirus pandemic using poetry as a tool. The goal is to document the coronavirus pandemic era...
Veteran Poet signs book deal with Newcastle Publishing Imprint
A veteran poet renowned for his spoken word artistry moves from the stage to the page with new book deal with Newcastle publisher. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2021. United Kingdom— A...
Two Poems |Tolu’ A. Akinyemi
F*ck – F*cking 2020 How do we scrub 2020 from our history books? How do we fuck it off as a one-off? The labels have left us weary, pandemic torn and broken....
One Good Man Short |Tolu’ A. Akinyemi|Poetry
The memories are not faint – our larger-than-life father whose kindness spreads like river sand has crossed to the other side. Father. Hero. Grandfather. The epitome of love whose life shines brighter...
Broken Piece | Tolu’ Akinyemi | Poetry
Our Love could have been as clear as spring water But her fountain had been polluted by streams of hate. This could have been paradise but I spend my days in regret...
Black ≠ Inferior – A Poetic masterpiece by Tolu’ A. Akinyemi out 01.01.2021
Black ≠ Inferior is a collection of poems divided into 2 parts. The first part is a collection of thematically linked poems exploring Blackness and the myriads of discuss it attracts. The...
A Miracle & Song of Songs | Samuel Ajani | Poetry
{A MIRACLE} I’ve seen a golden pheasant, Flying around in its colorful splendor, Spreading its wing With every single feather glowing. I’ve seen a gazania, In brilliant shades Of orange and yellow,...
Pangs of Sorrow | Tolu’ Akinyemi | Poetry
Adeoti’s lifeless body, laid still like an effigy. The cries from the depth of his soul reverberated the atmosphere. The dreary sky wore the colour of intense grief: Burning red. He can...