Here is where you will find out all about Tolu, what the newspapers and magazines think, what he has been up to, latest news and reviews. Just click on the links to read more.....
October 22nd 2017
THE CRAZY MIND
An interview with Tolu on his book, poetry and inspiration.
January 2018
MORPETH HERALD
Tolu donates £1000 to Age Uk Northumberland from sales of Dead Lions Don't Roar.
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...
October 23 2017
NEWS GUARDIAN
The latest coverage in the media on Tolu's poetry raising funds to combat loneliness....
April 2018
Tolu has launched his new book Unravel Your Hidden Gems and pledged to raise money for the Chronicle Sunshine Fund.
February 9 2019
HAROLDWRITES
Press Release on the Book Reading and Signing of Dead Cats Don't Meow.
February 5 2019
THE BAGUS NG
Press Release on the Book Launch and reading of Dead Cats Don't Meow.
February 9 2019
THE AFRICAN WRITERS
Press Release on the Book tour and signing of Dead Cats Don't Meow.
April 2018
NORTHERN INSIGHT
Arts / Insight
Tolu' supports Sunshine Fund - A North East based charity.
April 2019
Bella naija
A review of “Dead Cats Don't Meow - Don't waste the ninth life” by Haroldwrites.
July 15 2019
Gnomip Greece
A review of Dead Cats Don't Meow - Don't waste the ninth life by Derrick Chidumebi.
August 24 2019
THE NATION
Great blend of life themes - A Review of Dead Cats Don't Meow by Agboola Faith Moyosore.
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.
December 2019 Issue
DONOVAN'S LITERARY SERVICES
A review of Never Play Games with the Devil.
December 12 2019
GISTMANIAC
Okadabooks for the weekend featuring "Never Play Games with the Devil" by Tolu Akinyemi
February 2020 Issue
MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
A review of "Unravel your Hidden Gems" and "A Booktiful Love" by D. Donovan of Midwest Book Review.
December 2017
NORTHERN INSIGHT
Arts / Insight
Our picks of the latest new releases for those cosy christmas afternoons. (Pg. 138 - 139)
September 9 2018
Gazetta Greece
Celebrating the true African Legend Yaya Toure in “Dead Dogs Don't Bark.
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.
June 2019
THE GUARDIAN
Guardian Arts
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.
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.
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.
December 2019
BUSINESS DAY NG ARTS
Okadabooks for the weekend featuring "Never Play Games with the Devil" by Tolu Akinyemi
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!
May 2020 Issue
MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
A review of "Dead Dogs Don't Bark" by D. Donovan of Midwest Book Review.
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.
June 12 2020
THE PRAIRIES BOOK REVIEW
Beautifully executed, astonishing collection…
- An editorial book review of A Booktiful Love.
July 18 2020
Bella naija
BN Book Review: Inferno of Silence By Tolu Akinyemi – Review by Oluwadunsin Deinde-Sanya
September 1 2020
NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
Review Of Tolu Akinyemi’s ’Inferno Of Silence’ By God’swill Enang.
June 9 2020
THE PRAIRIES BOOK REVIEW
Poignant and honest…
- An editorial book review of Inferno of Silence.
October 1 2020
THE PRAIRIES BOOK REVIEW
Profound and powerful…
Black ≠ Inferior by Tolu’ A. Akinyemi
December 30 2020
BEST INDIE BOOK AWARD
Best Indie Book Award (Winner)—Poetry Category for 'A Booktiful Love'.
November 2020 Issue
MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
A review of "Black ≠ Inferior" by D. Donovan of Midwest Book Review.
