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From the fringes to the Edinburgh Fringe- In Conversation with Andi Talbot a Poet on a Mission.

  • tolutoludo
  • January 30, 2020
  • Atypical Creative
Bio:  Andi Talbot is a writer and performance poet from County Durham. Since July 2019 he has performed over 30 times in various locations across the North East of England and beyond...
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Abimbola Alaba a unique storyteller, photography and travel enthusiast takes me into a peek of his writing world.

  • tolutoludo
  • January 15, 2020
  • Atypical Creative
Bio: Abimbola Alaba is a clinical pharmacist and writer of poetry, essays, short stories, and historical fiction. His poems ‘Belonging’ and ‘The Fish my Father Caught’ have been published. He performs poetry...
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EDITORIAL: BURSTING OUR BUBBLES (BOB)

  • tolutoludo
  • January 10, 2020
  • For the Culture
As we step into a new year and a new decade. Many of us would look inwards want more clarity and insight, which can bring a major shift and improvement in the...
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‘Never Play Games with the Devil’ by Author Tolu’ A. Akinyemi is no cliché when it comes to the poems in this book and is definitely much more than a creative book title.

  • tolutoludo
  • November 12, 2019
  • Book Reviews
Never Play Games with the Devil by Author Tolu’ A. Akinyemi The Roaring Lion Newcastle Press, 2019, pp.56. Reviewed by Realistic Poetry International Never Play Games with the Devil by Author Tolu’...
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A dose of African flavor, some Nigerian literary spice and a distinct voice, conversations with Olaitan Ojomo on his art.

  • tolutoludo
  • September 29, 2019
  • Author Interview
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...
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Great blend of life themes

  • tolutoludo
  • September 22, 2019
  • Book Reviews
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...
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Never Play Games with the Devil hit the bookshelves!

  • tolutoludo
  • September 1, 2019
  • News on a Roar
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...
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Karen Middleton and Poems she wrote from “Cheers Village”.

  • tolutoludo
  • August 29, 2019
  • Atypical Creative
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...
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Keeping Faith with The African Writers Community, An interview with the delectable AFM

  • tolutoludo
  • July 27, 2019
  • Atypical Creative
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...
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In a duet with the word bandit and word tinker “Rue Collinge” stirring words with a unique flow.

  • tolutoludo
  • July 23, 2019
  • Atypical Creative
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...
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About me

Tolu’ A. Akinyemi (also known as Tolutoludo & Lion of Newcastle) is a multi-award-winning author in the genre of poetry, short stories, children’s literature, and essays.

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

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

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Tolu’ A. Akinyemi Dead Cats Don’t Meow Newcastle Book Launch @ The Lit & Phil

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VOICE AMERICA INFLUENCERS CHANNEL: Dead Lions and Entrepreneurial Influencer on The Tony DUrso Show

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