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Tolu' A Akinyemi is a Nigerian Writer and Poet who became notable for his book Dead Lions Don't Roar.[1][2][3][4]

Tolu' A Akinyemi
Born
Toluwalope Adeola Akinyemi

Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State
NationalityNigerian
Other namesLion of Newcastle
Alma materEkiti State University, University of Hertfordshire
Occupation(s)Writer, poet
Notable workDead Lions Don't Roar (2017), Dead Dogs Don't Bark, Dead Cats Don't Meow,Unravel Your Hidden Gem Don't Play Games With The Devil, A Booktiful Love, Inferno of Silence
Websitehttps://tolutoludo.com


Early Life and Education

Tolu’ A Akinyemi was born (Toluwalope Adeola Akinyemi) in Ado-Ekiti, he is a trained Economist with a degree from Ekiti State University and a Masters degree in Accounting and Financial Management from University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom.[5][6]

Career

Tolu who is also known as tolutoludo moved to the UK in 2010 and had since published seven books,[7][8][9] he is also a performance poet and has headlined at Great Northern Slam, Crossing The Tyne Festival, Feltonbury Arts and Music Festival, and featured in various Poetry Festivals, Poetry Slam, Spoken Word and Open Mic events in and outside the United Kingdom, He was named as a writer with exceptional talent by the Arts Council England after three of his books became bestseller in African poetry in the United Kingdom.[10][11]

Philantropy

Since 2017 the poet has donated a percentage from the proceeds of his books to charity, he supported the Age UK Northumberland’s friendship line campaign with £1000.[12][13][14]

Bibliograhpy

Dead Lions Don’t Roar, (A collection of poetic wisdom for the discerning) ISBN 978-1-999815905 (September 2017)[15][16]

Unravel your Hidden Gems, ISBN 1999815998 T & B Global Concepts Ltd(April 2018)[17]

Dead Dogs Don’t Bark, ...and they don't bite ISBN 978-1999815929 T & B Global Concepts Ltd(September 2018)[18]

Dead Cats Don’t Meow – Don’t waste the ninth life”. ISBN 9781999815943 T & B Global Concepts Ltd(April 2019)[19]

Never Play Games With The Devil, ISBN 9781999815967, The Roaring Lion Newcastle LTD (August 2019)[20]

A Booktiful Love, ISBN 9781913636005, The Roaring Lion Newcastle LTD(May 8, 2020)

Inferno of Silence, ISBN 9781913636029, The Roaring Lion Newcastle LTD (May 7, 2020)

References

  1. ^ Moyosore, Faith Agboola. "Great blend of themes". The Nation. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  2. ^ Adebayo, Bukola. "Akinyemi out with Dead Lions Don't Roar". The Punch NG. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  3. ^ Literary, Review. "Grab Your Chance Now". The Sun: Voice of the Nation. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  4. ^ Ifeanyi, Idiaye. "#LiterallyWhatsHot: Check out the Collection of Fantastic Poems in "Dead Lions Don't Roar" by Tolu' A. Akinyemi". Bella Naija. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  5. ^ Isobel, Sophie. "Dead Lion's Don't Roar". BDaily UK. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  6. ^ Okolo, Edwin. "With "Dead Lions Don't Roar", Tolu Akinyemi opts for relatable simplicity". Ynaija. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  7. ^ "Amazon Author Central". Amazon Author Central. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  8. ^ "With Unravel Your Hidden Gems, Tolu Akinyemi digs deep for glory". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  9. ^ The, Partner. "OkadaBooks For the Weekend Featuring 'Never Play Games with the Devil". Business Day. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  10. ^ "New Book Launch Makes Hat Trick For Local Author". Northern Insight UK. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  11. ^ "Explore University of Hertfordshire Library". University of Hertfordshire Library. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  12. ^ "New book to raise funds for Age UK Northumberland". Northumberland Age UK. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  13. ^ Northern Insight UK. "Tolu Supports Sunshine Fund". Issue 35. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  14. ^ Anna, Toms. "Business Book to Raise Charitable Funds". Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  15. ^ "Explore the British Library". The British Library. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  16. ^ Realistic, Poetry. "'Dead Lions Don't Roar' by Author Tolu' A. Akinyemi - Read our review today!". Realistic Poetry International. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  17. ^ Akinbuiro, Henry. "Discovering the genius in you". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  18. ^ Nwakunor, Gregory Austin. "Akinyemi and the realities of life in Dead Dogs Don't Bark". The Guardian NG. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  19. ^ Ucheibe, Ijeoma. "Tolu Akinyemi's Dead Cats Don't Meow is "Extremely Empowering"". The BagusNG. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  20. ^ Toms, Anna. "Never Play Games With The Devil". London Connected. Retrieved 6 June 2020.

Category:Living people Category:Poets Category:Nigerian poets Category:Ekiti State University alumni Category:Yoruba poets Category:20th-century Nigerian writers Category:University of Hertfordshire

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