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23/02/2024

What a Booktiful Friday!

Jide Badmus, Author of “What Do I Call My Love For Your Body?” with his copies of Tolu’ A. Akinyemi’s poetry collections “A Booktiful Love” and “On The Train To Hell”.

24/12/2023

Give the gift of a book this Christmas season.

Have a booktiful holidays!

22/12/2023

Ellipsis is a collection of poems that captures the human experience in all its forms: love, lust, depression, pain, hurt… It is a collection that details the human voyage through life.

In Ellipsis, you see the pain of unrequited love, the ferocity of lust and the spirituality of worship and surrender.

The poet also talks about the darkness in his head, and the depression and uncertainty he faces while also being conscious of social and political matters.

What makes Ellipsis an interesting collection is the multiplicity of its themes and the poet’s use of simple words and light metaphors.

19/12/2023

Voyage is a book of poems that explores the voyage of love and life in the context of true love, heartbreak, loss, and many other facets of love.

Tolu’ A. Akinyemi has written twenty-one previous books, including A Booktiful Love, which won the poetry category at the Best Indie Book Award; and Inferno of Silence, which won the short story category in the Indie Reader Discovery Awards.

Release Date: 01/01/2024

18/12/2023

Sometimes I Wish It Could Always Be Day is a collection of conscious poems that explore diverse themes like climate change, war, spirituality, racism, and so on. The diverse themes notwithstanding, what strings this collection of poems together is the passion and conviction of the poet.

Rich in metaphor and imagery and textured with flowery language, the poet hammers each message he is creating with the fire of a prophet and the stealth of a master of words.

In the first verse of Summation, he writes:
1 + 1 equals the white
rattling dark noses with the
wealth of their skin; equals
dark noses begging for spaces to breathe; for
voices to ride on; for justice, as if she’s wandered
away like death’s dear.

You’ll see this stealth and mastery of language throughout this collection. And this is what gives this collection its strength.

23/10/2023

The city, with its unending buzz and ceaseless motion, has stories whispered in every corner. From the bustling markets to silent alleyways, from towering skyscrapers to hidden basements—every brick and pavement holds a tale.

Join us for Reciting the City, an evocative evening where some of Nigeria’s finest young poets breathe life into urban narratives. Experience the rhythm of traffic jams, the murmurs of evening vendors, the silent gazes of strangers, and the secret hopes of dreamers looking up at city lights.

Through their words, Iyanu Adebiyi, Tobi Abiodun, IB, Faith Moyosore, Oloyede Tom, and Taiye Ojo, will transport you to familiar lanes and unknown pathways, revealing the heart and soul of the city.

📅 28th October, 2023
🕒 8pm
📍 37 Lagos, at 37 Glover Court, Ikoyi
🎟️ FREE ENTRY (Registration required)

Register here: https://lagospoetryfestival.com/festival-events/reciting-the-city/ or here: https://tix.africa/discover/bo/lipfest

23/10/2023

🚨 Guest Announcement

Oloyede Taiwo Michael is an art critic, cultural producer, poet, satirist, actor, and playwright. His poetry book, Lagos is killing me, won the Prof Akachi Ezeigbo poetry prize and is still gathering rave reviews. He produced the play, “Wrinkles, dimples, Naira and bets,” during the Lagos Theatre Festival in partnership with the British Council. Taiwo appeared on the chart buster film on Netflix, Collision Course. He was shortlisted for the Etisalat Flash Fiction Prize, Quramo writer’s prize, and many other awards. His works have appeared in Ake review, Prairies reviews, Sankara Africa Review, Bournemouth Review, The Ghana review, and in many other journals. His play, Baby Melodies, was on display at the Peterborough Celebrates, United Kingdom. He recently headlined the Millfield Festival, United Kingdom, and many other poetry concerts. He is the creative director of Lagos Poetrython and CLAP Festival, United Kingdom. Taiwo loves the chafe of conga drums accompanying the blare of folklores and hymns. He is currently working on a feature film and a truckload of plays. His new collection of poems, all rivers run into the sea, is due for publication in 2023.

will be at .

See more info here: https://lagospoetryfestival.com/events/

10/10/2023

Read a book to calm your frayed nerves.

As we celebrate World Mental Health Day today, it’s important that we must strive to make mental health and wellbeing for all a universal human right.

10/10/2023

“Akinyemi’s poetry collection “Everybody Don Kolomental” resonated with my students on a profound level, sparking thoughtful discussions on the importance of mental health, empathy, and understanding.” ― Kingsley O. Akhigbe, Professor of Psychiatry/Consultant Psychiatrist, Department of Mental Health, University of Benin/Teaching Hospital.

07/10/2023

Discover poetic magic with these books by ✨✨✨

City of lost memories
On the train to hell
The morning cloud is empty
You need more than dreams
A god in a human body

Available for NGN 4000 (each)

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05/10/2023

Poetry is the language of gods, elevated beyond mere mortals.

Happy National Poetry Day!

03/10/2023

“I loved the writing in this book! The poems were raw and explored different aspects of life, such as mental health and love. This poetry is different from what I usually read, but it was good! I recommend this to anyone who is looking for a poetry book that will make you feel!” — Erica L

29/09/2023

An object will remain in a state of inertia until acted upon by an external force. This is what 'Awaken Your Inner Lion' is: it's a call for us to rouse the lion within us; to stir from our state of passiveness and take the reins of our lives.

In this poignant and reflective book, Tolu Akinyemi writes about vital touchpoints in life. It's a book that gives clarity to those in search of it, and courage to those who're scared of launching into the unknown.

Drawing from his own life, he not only motivates, but imparts principles that can help one make the most of life.

In it, he critiques society, dissecting issues of racism and immorality in society.

What makes this book interesting is how the writer made his point from an informed position on all the subjects he tackled. When this book is not motivating and inspiring you to take brave steps, it is educating you on crucial issues of life or making commentary on the moral state of the world.

The author's writing style makes this book enjoyable. Each essay begins with a quote that the chapter is anchored on—words that one can reflect upon long after reading the book.

In 'Awaken Your Inner Lion', Tolu Akinyemi has given the world an offering that comes from his soul; and so it has the power to impact and stir one to action.

Now available at Rovingheights.

17/08/2023

📣📣📣 Tolu' A. Akinyemi: North East Spoken Word Tour 2023 📣📣📣

Award-winning poet and storyteller Tolu A. Akinyemi, aka The Lion of Newcastle, will be touring selected venues across the North East this Autumn. Come along and see him perform pieces from several of his award-winning books, including A Booktiful Love and Inferno of Silence.

~Monday 4th September: The Cooking Pot Whitley Bay. 7pm.

~Thursday 7th September: Poetry Jam Durham. 7pm.

~Thursday 14th September: The Town Wall Newcastle. 7pm.

~Thursday 12th October: The People’s Bookshop Durham. 7pm.

All events are free and un-ticketed, further dates TBA.

In association with Bespoke Events North East.

17/06/2023

Sincere appreciation to our incredible team at The Nigerian Festival in London earlier today.

It was a great outing, and we couldn’t have achieved this without your support.

03/06/2023

Earlier today at Tynemouth market promoting the gospel of African Literature.

25/05/2023

We will exhibit and sell our books at the Nigerian Festival UK.

The theme of the event is “Our Language, Our Heritage.”

Event Day Details

Date: Saturday, 17 June 2023.

Time: 11AM - 7PM

Venue: Vauxhall Park, Lawn Lane, London. SW8 1JY.

This year’s festival will feature live music performances, cultural dance and fashion show, Art and craft stalls, food stalls, Nigerian history, tourism and African travel stalls, Business Exhibition stalls, Family & Children’s corner, Nollywood corner and lots more...

10/05/2023

Call it a life manual for the girl-child and you wouldn’t be wrong. But Letter to Lilly goes beyond that. It is a collection of poems that preaches defiance against accepted order.

In all, this is a collection of poems that every girl-child should own. It is a pamphlet that will embolden every reader to own her space, to make her voice heard in society, in her workplace… anywhere and everywhere.

25/04/2023

The first collection of short stories by this multi-talented author entwines everyday events that are articulated in excellent storytelling. The title story Inferno of Silence portrays men’s societal challenges and the unspoken truths and burdens that men bear. While Black Lives Matter shows the firsthand trauma of a man facing racism as a footballer plying his trade in Europe.

A poignant collection of short stories that would delight lovers of literary fiction.

17/04/2023

“I was first captivated by the title, On the Train to Hell, as I couldn’t tell what the entire book would be all about. Reading it was amazing to me. I wasn’t disappointed, the author has painted a great imagery, with a blend of grief, hope and sorrow. This was absolutely enjoyable and I will be checking out more of his works.” — Alfred Scott

09/04/2023

May this Easter season fill your homes with love, joy, peace and happiness.

Happy Easter…

07/04/2023

On World Health Day 2023. We align with people, organisations and support groups fighting for a society where health is accessible for all, irrespective of race, gender, and class.

Happy World Health Day.

06/04/2023

It’s the beginning of the second quarter of 2023.

You Need More Than Dreams to make all your dreams and aspirations for the year come to fruition.

Happy New Month! 🙂

21/03/2023

Poetry is the language of gods, elevated beyond mere mortals.

Happy World Poetry Day.

18/03/2023

We are back at Tynemouth market and it’s our first market day in 2023.

11/03/2023

“The author covered so many universal aspects of the human experience. I felt the rage the author feels when writing about climate change, poverty and the cost of living, regrets, love and the agony it can cause, the effects of the pandemic and the ways in which we destroy Mother Nature.

Truly an impassioned and ardent exploration into some very heavy and important topics of today.” — Meghan Ginelli

01/03/2023

Happy New Month from all of us at The Roaring Lion Newcastle Ltd.

Let’s MARCH forward.

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“All lives matter,” you said but our breaths still seek shelter from the air. When will we taste the sun without seeking escape from white fists? Letter to Lilly is available to order on Amazon, Rovingheights, Barnes and Noble, Okadabooks, theroaringlionnewcastle.com and other online stores. #lettertolilly #poetry #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #theroaringlionnewcastle

Dead Lion’s Don’t Roar is a collection of inspiring and motivating modern-day verses. Addressing many issues close to home and also many taboo subjects, the poems reflect today’s struggles and light the way to a positive future. This uplifting book will appeal to all age groups and anyone going through change, building or enjoying a career, or facing day-to-day struggles. Many of the short verses will resonate with readers, leaving them with a sense of peace and well-being. #deadlionsdontroar #poetry #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #tolutoludo #toluaakinyemi

Throwback to Ibrahim Olawale reading from his poetry chapbook, ‘Prisoner of Love’ at Poetic Unity’s, ‘The Poets Corner Online.’ #ibrahimolawale #poeticunity #prisoneroflove #poetrycommunity #poetry #writingcommunity #poet

Abimbola O. Alaka reading from her collection of poems ‘The Things Father Did Not Teach us.’ ‘The Things Father Did Not Teach Us’ is available to order on Amazon, Barnes And Noble, Okadabooks, and everywhere books are sold. #poetry #poetrycommunity #thethingsfatherdidnotteachus #abimbolaoalaka #theroaringlionnewcastle

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