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October 22, 2017.
THE CRAZY MIND
An interview with Tolu on his book, poetry and inspiration.
December 2017.
NORTHERN INSIGHT
Arts / Insight
Our picks of the latest new releases for those cosy christmas afternoons. (Pg. 138 - 139)
April 2018.
Tolu has launched his new book Unravel Your Hidden Gems and pledged to raise money for the Chronicle Sunshine Fund.
May 2, 2018.
NORTHERN INSIGHT
Arts / Insight
Tolu' supports Sunshine Fund - A North East based charity.
June 2019.
THE GUARDIAN
Guardian Arts
August 2018.
Tolu spent time with older and young people at Wood Green in Gateshead on a workshop as part of his commitment to Equal Arts...
February 5, 2019.
THE BAGUS NG
Press Release on the Book Launch and reading of Dead Cats Don't Meow.
July 19, 2019.
THE SUN
Verses for Everyone - A review of Dead Cats Don't Meow - Don't waste the ninth life by Derrick Chidumebi.
February 5, 2019.
THE BAGUS NG
#TheTAATour Takes Flight – November 12 – December 11, 2018.
February 7, 2019.
LITERARY EVERYTHING
Author Interview and Review of Dead Dogs Don't Bark.
April 2019.
Bella naija
A review of “Dead Cats Don't Meow - Don't waste the ninth life” by Haroldwrites.
September 9, 2018.
Gazetta Greece
Celebrating the true African Legend Yaya Toure in “Dead Dogs Don't Bark.
July 6, 2019.
Bella naija
#LiterallyWhatsHot: Check out the Collection of Fantastic Poems in “Dead Lions Don’t Roar” by Tolu’ A. Akinyemi
July 22, 2019.
Stuffshewrote.co.uk
A review of Dead Cats Don't Meow - Don't waste the ninth life by Karen Middleton.
November 10, 2019.
THE PRAIRIES BOOK REVIEW
A candid meditation on relevant life concerns…
- An editorial book review of Never Play Games with the Devil.
December 3, 2019.
LONDON CONNECTED
A review of Never Play Games with the Devil by Anna Toms of London Connected.
November 5, 2019.
REALISTIC POETRY INTERNATIONAL
Review of Never Play Games with the Devil.
November 13, 2019.
THE PRAIRIES BOOK REVIEW
Unravel Your Hidden Gems by Tolu’ A. Akinyemi
- An editorial book review of Unravel your Hidden Gems.
December 2019 Issue
MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
A review of Dead Cats Don't Meow and Never Play Games with the Devil by D. Donovan of Midwest Book Review.
August 30, 2019.
THE SUN
Discovering the Genius in you -
November 8, 2019.
THE SUN
Inspiring rhyme that resonates with the heart - A Review of Dead Cats Don't Meow by Realistic Poetry International
November 16, 2019.
THE PRAIRIES BOOK REVIEW
A Collection of Poetic Wisdom for the Discerning Series (3 books) By Tolu’ A. Akinyemi
- An editorial book review of Dead Lions Don't Roar, Dead Dogs Don't Bark and Dead Cats Don't Meow.
December 2019 Issue
NORTHERN INSIGHT
Arts / Insight
BEST BOOKS OF 2019
There are a lot of talented authors in the North East region and here,
Northern Insight has chosen six of the leading talents’ books to spotlight, just in time to treat yourself or a loved one to them for Christmas!
February 2020 Issue
MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
A review of "Unravel your Hidden Gems" and "A Booktiful Love" by D. Donovan of Midwest Book Review.
June 9, 2020.
THE PRAIRIES BOOK REVIEW
Poignant and honest…
- An editorial book review of Inferno of Silence.
July 18, 2020.
Bella Naija
BN Book Review: Inferno of Silence By Tolu Akinyemi – Review by Oluwadunsin Deinde-Sanya
May 2020 Issue
MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
A review of "Dead Dogs Don't Bark" by D. Donovan of Midwest Book Review.
June 12, 2020.
THE PRAIRIES BOOK REVIEW
Beautifully executed, astonishing collection…
- An editorial book review of A Booktiful Love.
September 1, 2020.
NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
Review Of Tolu Akinyemi’s ’Inferno Of Silence’ By God’swill Enang.
October 1, 2020.
THE PRAIRIES BOOK REVIEW
Profound and powerful…
Black ≠ Inferior by Tolu’ A. Akinyemi
April 3, 2021.
BUSINESS DAY NG
How to Accomplish your Life’s Goals – A Review of Tolu’ A. Akinyemi’s Unravel Your Hidden Gems.
December 30, 2020.
BEST INDIE BOOK AWARD
Best Indie Book Award (Winner)—Poetry Category for 'A Booktiful Love'.
January 2021 Issue
MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
A review of "Inferno of Silence" by D. Donovan of Midwest Book Review.
January 15, 2021.
FOREWORD REVIEWS
BLACK IS NOT A SYNONYM FOR AN INFERIOR - Author Interview
May 24, 2021.
VANGUARD
BOOK REVIEW: Akinyemi harps on man’s mental strength in Everybody Don Kolomental
December 2019.
BUSINESS DAY NG ARTS
Okadabooks for the weekend featuring "Never Play Games with the Devil" by Tolu Akinyemi
December 2019 Issue
DONOVAN'S LITERARY SERVICES
A review of Never Play Games with the Devil.
April 2020 Issue
MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
A review of "Unravel your Hidden Gems" and "A Booktiful Love" by D. Donovan of Midwest Book Review.
May 18, 2020.
BOOK RIOT
The Books That Saw Me Through Lonely Hospital Stays By Rah Froemming-Carter.
November 2020 Issue
MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
A review of "Black ≠ Inferior" by D. Donovan of Midwest Book Review.
January 11, 2021.
BUSINESS UPNORTH
Brothers Building Positivity Through The Power Of Writing
March 16, 2021.
THE PRAIRIES BOOK REVIEW
A poignant collection that captures both the raw sorrows and joys of human existence…
Everybody Don Kolomental by Tolu’ A. Akinyemi
June 19, 2021.
BUSINESS DAY NG
A Book of Poetic Wisdom – A Review of Tolu Akinyemi’s Dead Cats Don’t Meow.
June 20, 2021.
THE BAGUS NG
#TheBagusNGReviews I Tolu A. Akinyemi’s Everybody Don Kolomental I Keeping It Simple
August 13, 2021.
LAGOSPOETRYTHON
Black Does Not Equal Inferior by Tolu A Akinyemi - Reviewed by Michael Oloyede
November 14, 2021.
THE LAGOS REVIEW
‘Love can heal a troubled soul’ : A Review of Tolu A. Akinyemi’s ‘Inferno of Silence’ – Olukorede S. Yishau
January 29, 2022.
BUSINESS DAY NG
There is No Such Thing as a Secret-A Review of Tolu’ A. Akinyemi’s Never Marry a Writer
April 28, 2022.
THE NEWCASTLE REVIEW
Black Northern Writers Shaping the Literary Culture on the Tyne
September 3, 2022.
BUSINESS DAY NG
What Could Be Causing Your Child’s Bad Behavior in School -A Review of Tolu’ A. Akinyemi’s I Am not a Troublemaker
January 25, 2023.
THE NEWCASTLE REVIEW
Injustice, Trauma And Death: Knotted Ropes In Tolu’ A. Akinyemi’sEverybody Don Kolomental
April 29, 2023.
BUSINESS DAY NG
It’s not over -A review of Tolu A. Akinyemi’s Everybody Don Kolomental
Aug 19, 2023.
BUSINESS DAY NG
A Heartbreaking Sadness Experienced Only by Those Who Have Been Through It-A Review of Tolu’ A. Akinyemi’s on the Train to Hell
September 19, 2023.
WRITE OUT LOUD
Get them roaring! How Lion of Newcastle rouses audiences
October 28, 2023.
BUSINESS DAY NG
Leveraging inner strength for a brighter tomorrow – A review of Tolu’ A. Akinyemi’s A god in a Human Body
March 12, 2024.
WORD RHYMES & RHYTHM
SO, WHEN DID YOU DIE? | A review of Tolu A. Akinyemi’s ‘On The Train To Hell’ by Jide Badmus
April 7, 2024.
Eboquills
Looking Back and Looking Forward: A Review of Tolu’ A. Akinyemi’s The Morning Cloud is Empty
May 2, 2024.
afrocritik
Tolu’ A. Akinyemi’s “Black Does Not Equal Inferior” Invokes the Spirit of the Harlem Renaissance
December 14, 2024.
The Nigeria Review
A Review Of Tolu Akinyemi’s A god IN a HUMAN BODY | Izang Alexander Haruna
July 12, 2021.
INDIE READER DISCOVERY AWARDS - AUTHOR INTERVIEW
IRDA WINNER TOLU’ A. AKINYEMI: “WRITERS ARE LIVING THINGS, WRITERS DON’T DIE.”
September 5, 2021.
BEULAH MAUD DEVANEY
Poetry Reviews - Horror, Language, Flower Crowns and Covid-19
November 20, 2021.
BUSINESS DAY NG
Things That Men Never Talk About - A Review of Tolu' A Akinyemi’s Inferno of Silence
Dec 11, 2021.
BUSINESS DAY NG
The Unavoidable Ups And Downs Of Life – A Review of Tolu’ A Akinyemi’s A Booktiful Love
April 16, 2022.
BUSINESS DAY NG
As long as you have them, don’t waste them – A review of Tolu’ A. Akinyemi’s Dead Lions Don’t Roar
July 9, 2022.
BUSINESS DAY NG
Your child’s self-esteem is all in your hands - A Review of Tolu’ A. Akinyemi’s I Wear Self Confidence like a Second Skin
October 25, 2022.
SANKARA AFRICA REVIEW
Ensconcing the soul wrenching fangs of grief – A Review of Tolu A’ Akinyemi’s Collection Of Poems, On The Train To Hell by Oloyede Michael Taiwo.
January 28, 2023.
NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
Patriarchy, Shades of Love And The Depth of Words: All Shades Of Beauty In Tolu Akinyemi's 'A god in a Human Body'
March 11, 2023.
THE SUN
AUTHOR INTERVIEW:
Tolu’ Akinyemi, UK-based Nigerian author and corporate guru: I miss Lagos traffic, Owambe parties
May 13, 2023.
BUSINESS DAY NG
Thoughts on important life issues -A Review of Tolu A. Akinyemi’s Never Play Games with the Devil
September 9, 2023.
BUSINESS DAY NG
Being black does not make one lesser -A review of Tolu A. Akinyemi’s Black ≠ Inferior
September 30, 2023.
BUSINESS DAY NG
Your choices as a young person can set the trajectory for your life -A review of Tolu A. Akinyemi’s You Need More Than Dreams
November 18, 2023.
BUSINESS DAY NG
Engage in a journey through your past to acquire a fresh perspective on life – A Review of Tolu A. Akinyemi’s City of Lost Memories
March 17,2024.
Bella naija
BN Book Review: You Need More Than Dreams by Tolu A. Akinyemi | Review By Rose Mgbodichinma
May 26, 2024.
Afrihill press
Looking through the lens of words into an Empty Morning Cloud: A Review of Tolu’ A. Akinyemi’s The Morning Cloud is Empty– Nket Godwin
October 1, 2021.
THE NEWCASTLE REVIEW
Ushering in another Black History Month: Journeys into Tolu′ Akinyemi’s Black ≠ Inferior –
ENANG, God’swill Effiong
November 30, 2021.
THE NEWCASTLE REVIEW
Things That Men Never Talk About – A Review of Tolu’ A Akinyemi’s Inferno of Silence
April 25, 2022.
THE CREATIVES OASIS BLOG
Daily Writing Habits Of Inspiring African Authors: An Inside Tip
October 29, 2022.
BUSINESS DAY NG
Life is unfair if you do nothing about it -A Review of Tolu A. Akinyemi’s Awaken your Inner Lion
Feb 22, 2023.
VANGUARD
BOOK REVIEW:
Shedding ‘Mortality’ For Immortality: A Humanistic And Deitic Symphony Of Tolu A’ Akinyemi’s A God In A Human Body
May 27, 2023.
BUSINESS DAY NG
Dismiss the Naysayers -A Review of Tolu A. Akinyemi’s Dead Dogs Don’t Bark
October 21, 2023.
BUSINESS DAY NG
A collection about expressing emotions and true feelings – A review of Tolu A. Akinyemi’s The Morning Cloud is Empty
April 24, 2024.
afrocritik
“On the Train to Hell” Review: Throes and Consciousness Helm Tolu A Akinyemi’s Poetry Collection