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August 25, 2017.

BDAILY

Review that says everyone should have Dead Lions Don't Roar!

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September 16, 2017.

THE SUN

You need to grab your chance and read Dead Lions Don't Roar.

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September 20, 2017.

THE PUNCH

An amazing review on Tolu and Dead Lions Don't Roar.

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October 11, 2017.

THE NATION

Poetic Jibes On State of the Nation

October 22, 2017.

THE CRAZY MIND

An interview with Tolu on his book, poetry and inspiration.

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December 2017.

NORTHERN INSIGHT

Arts / Insight

CHRISTMAS PAGETURNERS

Our picks of the latest new releases for those cosy christmas afternoons. (Pg. 138 - 139)

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April 2018.

Tolu has launched his new book Unravel Your Hidden Gems and pledged to raise money for the Chronicle Sunshine Fund.

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May 2, 2018.

NORTHERN INSIGHT

Arts / Insight

Tolu' supports Sunshine Fund - A North East based charity.

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January 2018.

MORPETH HERALD

Tolu donates £1000 to Age Uk Northumberland from sales of Dead Lions Don't Roar.

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June 2018.

A Fabulous Review for Unravel Your Hidden Gems.

October 2018.

BDAILY

Review of Dead Dogs Don't Bark by Anna Toms.

January 25, 2019.

MRS Y REVIEWS BOOKS

Review of Dead Dogs Don't Bark.

February 5, 2019.

SYNCITY

Press Release on the Book Launch Event of Dead Cats Don't Meow.

February 21, 2019.

THE GUARDIAN

Dead Cats Don't Meow set for April Release.

March 23, 2019.

THE SUN

Wake up from your slumber - A review of Dead Dogs Don't Bark.

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July 7, 2019.

THE GUARDIAN

Akinyemi and the realities of life in Dead Dogs Don’t Bark.

June 2019.

THE GUARDIAN

Guardian Arts

A review of Tolu' Akinyemi's collection of Inspirational and Motivational Essays, Unravel your Hidden Gems.

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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 2018.

NORTHERN INSIGHT

Arts / Insight

New Book Launch Makes Hat Trick For Local Author

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January 29, 2019.

REALISTIC POETRY INTERNATIONAL

Review of Dead Lions Don't Roar.

February 5, 2019.

THE BAGUS NG

Press Release on the Book Launch and reading of Dead Cats Don't Meow.

February 22, 2019.

THE PUNCH

UK based author to unveil new Poetry book.

April 2019.

SYNCITY

In Conversation With Tolu Akinyemi, Author of the “Dead Series”.

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July 5, 2019.

The Sun

Never Give Up - A review of “Dead Dogs Don't Bark.

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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.

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September 2018.

Tolu launches his 3rd book.

January 11, 2019.

REALISTIC POETRY INTERNATIONAL

Review of Dead Dogs Don't Bark.

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.

February 22, 2019.

THE SUN

Dead Cats Don't Meow to be released worldwide April.

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April 2019.

Bella naija

A review of “Dead Cats Don't Meow - Don't waste the ninth life” by Haroldwrites.

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September 9, 2018.

Gazetta Greece

Celebrating the true African Legend Yaya Toure in “Dead Dogs Don't Bark.

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July 6, 2019.

Bella naija

#LiterallyWhatsHot: Check out the Collection of Fantastic Poems in “Dead Lions Don’t Roar” by Tolu’ A. Akinyemi

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July 22, 2019.

Stuffshewrote.co.uk

A review of Dead Cats Don't Meow - Don't waste the ninth life by Karen Middleton.

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November 5, 2019.

REALISTIC POETRY INTERNATIONAL

Review of 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.

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December 3, 2019.

LONDON CONNECTED

A review of Never Play Games with the Devil by Anna Toms of London Connected.

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August 24, 2019.

THE NATION

Great Blend of Life Themes

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.

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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.

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August 30, 2019.

THE SUN

Discovering the Genius in you -

A review of Tolu' Akinyemi's collection of Inspirational and Motivational Essays, Unravel your Hidden Gems by Henry Akubuiro

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November 8, 2019.

THE SUN

Inspiring rhyme that resonates with the heart - A Review of Dead Cats Don't Meow by Realistic Poetry International

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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.

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December 2019 Issue

DONOVAN'S LITERARY SERVICES

A review of Dead Cats Don't Meow .

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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!

(Pg. 169)

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February 2020 Issue

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

A review of "Unravel your Hidden Gems" and "A Booktiful Love" by D. Donovan of Midwest Book Review.

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April 2020 Issue

DONOVAN'S LITERARY SERVICES

A review of Dead Lions Don't Roar.

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May 8 2020 Issue

JULIA PICKS 1

A review of Inferno of Silence.

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June 9, 2020.

THE PRAIRIES BOOK REVIEW

Poignant and honest…

- An editorial book review of Inferno of Silence.

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July 18, 2020.

Bella Naija

BN Book Review: Inferno of Silence By Tolu Akinyemi – Review by Oluwadunsin Deinde-Sanya

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August 27, 2020.

Passionduniya

Inferno Of Silence by Tolu’ A Akinyemi

(Review)

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September 5, 2020.

Word Refiner

Inferno of Silence by Tolu’ A. Akinyemi

(Review & Author Interview)

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September 7, 2020.

bookishworld4

A booktiful love (Review)

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September 23, 2020.

THE NATION

A Narration of Beautiful Truths

February 2020 Issue

DONOVAN'S LITERARY SERVICES

A review of A Booktiful Love.

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May 2020 Issue

DONOVAN'S LITERARY SERVICES

A review of Dead Dogs Don't Bark.

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May 2020 Issue

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

A review of "Dead Dogs Don't Bark" by D. Donovan of Midwest Book Review.

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June 12, 2020.

THE PRAIRIES BOOK REVIEW

Beautifully executed, astonishing collection…

- An editorial book review of A Booktiful Love.

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August 7, 2020.

THE SUN

An intellectually riveting collection.

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September 1, 2020.

NIGERIAN TRIBUNE

Review Of Tolu Akinyemi’s ’Inferno Of Silence’ By God’swill Enang.

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September 6, 2020.

bloggersworld

A booktiful LOVE (Review)

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September 7, 2020.

bookishfame

A booktiful love (Review)

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October 1, 2020.

THE PRAIRIES BOOK REVIEW

Profound and powerful…

Black ≠ Inferior by Tolu’ A. Akinyemi

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October 6, 2020.

NESH LOVES BOOKS

Inferno of Silence Review.

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November 8, 2020.

GN BOOKS

Review: Black ≠ Inferior by Tolu' A. Akinyemi

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December 18, 2020.

THE US REVIEW OF BOOKS

A Review of Never Marry A Writer.

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January 8, 2021.

ENTIRELY LEISURE

A Booktiful Love Invokes Positive Responses

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December/January 2020/21

NORTHERN INSIGHT

Issue 64

A Review of Inferno of Silence.

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January 15, 2021.

REALISTIC POETRY INTERNATIONAL

A Review of Black ≠ Inferior.

February 3, 2021.

THE NATION

When Not To play Games With The Devil

February 23, 2021.

VANGUARD

A review of "A Booktiful Love".

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April 3, 2021.

BUSINESS DAY NG

How to Accomplish your Life’s Goals – A Review of Tolu’ A. Akinyemi’s Unravel Your Hidden Gems.

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June 20, 2021.

THE BAGUS NG

#TheBagusNGReviews I Tolu A. Akinyemi’s Everybody Don Kolomental I Keeping It Simple

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

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

October 11, 2020.

REALISTIC POETRY INTERNATIONAL

A Review of A Booktiful Love.

November 13, 2020.

KIRKUS REVIEWS

A Review of Black ≠ Inferior.

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December 30, 2020.

BEST INDIE BOOK AWARD

Best Indie Book Award (Winner)—Poetry Category for 'A Booktiful Love'.

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January 8, 2021.

READING AT RANDOM

A Review of Never Marry a Writer

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January 2021 Issue

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

A review of "Inferno of Silence" by D. Donovan of Midwest Book Review.

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January 15, 2021.

FOREWORD REVIEWS

BLACK IS NOT A SYNONYM FOR AN INFERIOR - Author Interview

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Febuary 8, 2021.

KIRKUS REVIEWS

A Review of Inferno of Silence.

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February 28, 2021.

THE US REVIEW OF BOOKS

A Review of Everybody Don Kolomental.

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May 24, 2021.

VANGUARD

BOOK REVIEW: Akinyemi harps on man’s mental strength in Everybody Don Kolomental

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July 12, 2021.

INDIE READER DISCOVERY AWARDS - AUTHOR INTERVIEW

IRDA WINNER TOLU’ A. AKINYEMI: “WRITERS ARE LIVING THINGS, WRITERS DON’T DIE.”

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

December 3, 2021.

THE NATION

It’s cool for men to cry

– Olukorede S. Yishau

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

Life is unfair if you do nothing about it -A Review of Tolu A. Akinyemi’s Awaken your inner Lion

December 2019.

BUSINESS DAY NG ARTS

Okadabooks for the weekend featuring "Never Play Games with the Devil" by Tolu Akinyemi

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December 2019 Issue

DONOVAN'S LITERARY SERVICES

A review of Never Play Games with the Devil.

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February 2020 Issue

DONOVAN'S LITERARY SERVICES

A review of Unravel your Hidden Gems.

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April 2020 Issue

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

A review of "Unravel your Hidden Gems" and "A Booktiful Love" by D. Donovan of Midwest Book Review.

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May 18, 2020.

BOOK RIOT

The Books That Saw Me Through Lonely Hospital Stays By Rah Froemming-Carter.

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May 24, 2020.

GN BOOKS

A review of "A Booktiful Love".

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July 2020 Issue

DONOVAN'S LITERARY SERVICES

A review of Inferno of Silence.

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August 17, 2020.

VANGUARD

Akinyemi’s in-depth exploration of social ills

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September 5, 2020.

Passionduniya

A booktiful LOVE by Tolu’ A Akinyemi

(Review)

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September 6, 2020.

bloggersworld

Inferno Of Silence (Review)

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September 8, 2020.

blogcoffeestation

A booktiful love (Review)

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October 2020 Issue

DONOVAN'S LITERARY SERVICES

A review of Black ≠ Inferior.

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November 2020 Issue

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

A review of "Black ≠ Inferior" by D. Donovan of Midwest Book Review.

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November 26, 2020.

LONDON CONNECTED

NIGERIAN POET SCORES: A HAT-TRICK OF POETRY WINS

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January 2, 2021.

LONDON CONNECTED

NEWCASTLE-BASED NIGERIAN POET WINS LITERARY AWARD

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January 11, 2021.

BUSINESS UPNORTH

Brothers Building Positivity Through The Power Of Writing

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January 15, 2021.

KIRKUS REVIEWS

A Review of Never Marry a Writer.

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February 2, 2021.

REALISTIC POETRY INTERNATIONAL

A Review of Never Marry a Writer.

February 11, 2021.

THE SUN

A Slice of Life

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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

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June 19, 2021.

BUSINESS DAY NG

A Book of Poetic Wisdom – A Review of Tolu Akinyemi’s Dead Cats Don’t Meow.

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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

December 2021 Issue

LITTLE CITIZENS MAGAZINE

Featured Author -

April 25, 2022.

THE CREATIVES OASIS BLOG

Daily Writing Habits Of Inspiring African Authors: An Inside Tip

August 18, 2022.

LION AND LILAC

Review of I Wear Self-Confidence Like a Second Skin

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