In On the Train to Hell, Tolu A. Akinyemi delivers a collection that is as gorgeous as it is exquisite, expertly exploring grief, loss, and existential despair. —The Book Commentary

For the migrant, the exile, the in-between. ✊️📚 theroaringlionnewcastle.com/shop/ Cc: Tolu’ A. Akinyemi

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📣 BIG news to start off the new week. TRLN is thrilled to welcome three incredible voices to our literary family: Joseph Nnamdi, Ikemefuna Umeadi, and Chukwuemeka Famous. Welcome to the pride. 🦁 More on our blog (link in bio) and in the coming days. #TheRoaringLionNewcastle

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Before the month ends, here is something to look forward to lionandlilac.org/submissions/ More details to drop soon… #CallForSubmissions #writerscommunity #poets #writers

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Calling all creatives to start putting your work together. Submissions will be open in a few days. Get ready! Mark your Calendar September 10, 2025. #CallForSubmissions #poets #writers #creativewriting

Oloyede Michael Taiwo's incredible debut, ‘Lagos is Killing Me’, captures the chaos, beauty and contradictions of living in Nigeria’s largest city. This collection is for anyone who has felt the weight and wonder of the city and country. Available now (link in bio)! 🔗

Because some stories are too good to leave at home. 🍂😉 Title: Inferno of Silence by Tolu’ A. Akinyemi #InfernoOfSilence #TRLN #FallReads #autumntbr #September

The Morning Cloud is Empty, written by Tolu’ A. Akinyemi is a deeply moving exploration of humanity, love and emotion. For the readers who feel, this book is for you. Available now (link in bio). 🔗

Headlining a poetry set at Allen Valleys Folk Festival on Saturday was a memorable way to end the month of September. There were roaring lions, chirping birds, mesmerising words, food for the soul and the legendary Allendale Wolf.

#50AFROCREATORSYOUSHOULDKNOW Tolu’ A. Akinyemi Tolu' A. Akinyemi, a Nigerian-British writer, poet, and author. Also known as the "Lion of Newcastle," he has written numerous books in the genres of poetry, short stories, children's literature, and essays. #CreatorsMIX

A few ways to support Black authors this Black History Month (and always): 1. Buy their books — full price. 2. Leave a review. 3. Share their work with your community. 4. Quote them. Reference them. Teach them. Start today (theroaringlionnewcastle.com/shop/)!

In Unravel Your Hidden Gems, Tolu A. Akinyemi offers more than a collection of essays, he hands over a mirror, a map. Pick up Unravel Your Hidden Gems (link in bio), and let it remind you that your own life contains the brilliance the world has been waiting to see.