In a softly lit community hall somewhere in Newcastle, the voice of Nigerian British poet Tolu’ A. Akinyemi rises above the shuffle of chairs and hushed greetings. He delivers poems from his book titled ‘Architects of a Cleaner Financial System.’ A piece as unexpected as it is urgent, tackling corruption and financial crime prevention in… Continue reading The quiet rising of migrant poets in the North East of England
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Tolu’ A. Akinyemi, Gary the Hat, Jimmy Ryan, Chris Cook set to headline at The Stanza
Following the successful hosting of the Special Summer Showcase, which featured leading poets in the North-East, including Amife Sabatina, David Roe, Megan Robson, Steve Lancaster, amongst others. The Stanza will host another riveting evening of poetry, spoken word, comedy, and live music on the Open Mic. An outstanding line-up of poets in the North-East literary… Continue reading Tolu’ A. Akinyemi, Gary the Hat, Jimmy Ryan, Chris Cook set to headline at The Stanza
Multiple Award-Winning Poet Tolu’ A. Akinyemi – The Lion of Newcastle announces North-East Spoken Word Tour for Autumn 2023
Multiple 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… Continue reading Multiple Award-Winning Poet Tolu’ A. Akinyemi – The Lion of Newcastle announces North-East Spoken Word Tour for Autumn 2023