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October 22, 2017.
THE CRAZY MIND
An interview with Tolu on his book, poetry and inspiration.
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...
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
#TheTAATour Takes Flight – November 12 – December 11, 2018.
February 7, 2019.
LITERARY EVERYTHING
Author Interview and Review of Dead Dogs Don't Bark.
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 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.
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.
April 3, 2021.
BUSINESS DAY NG
How to Accomplish your Life’s Goals – A Review of Tolu’ A. Akinyemi’s Unravel Your Hidden Gems.
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'.
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
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