Dead Dogs Don't Bark

Tolu' A. Akinyemi hails from Nigeria and lives in the UK where he has been endorsed by the Arts Council England as a writer with "exceptional talent".Tolu is the author of seven outstanding books which includes, Dead Lions Don't Roar (Poetry, 2017) Unravel your Hidden Gems (Essays, 2018) Dead Dogs Don't Bark (Poetry, 2018) Dead Cats Don't Meow (Poetry, 2019) Never Play Games With The Devil (Poetry, 2019) Inferno of Silence (Short Stories, 2020) A Booktiful Love (Poetry, 2020). Two poetry collections, "Black ¿ Inferior" and "Never Marry a Writer" are scheduled for publication in early 2021.A former headline act at Great Northern Slam, Crossing The Tyne Festival, Feltonbury Arts and Music Festival, and featured in various Poetry Festivals, Open Slam, Poetry Slam, Spoken Word and Open Mic events in and outside the United Kingdom.His poems have appeared in the 57th issue (Volume 15, no 1) of the Wilderness House Literary Review, The Writers Cafe Magazine- Issue 18, GN Books, Lion and Lilac and elsewhere.His books are based on a deep reality and often reflect relationships, life and features people he has met in his journey as a writer. His books have instilled many people to improve their performance and/or their circumstances. Tolu' has taken his poetry to the stage, performing his written word at many events. Through his writing and these performances, he supports business leaders, other aspiring authors and people of all ages interested in reading and writing. Sales of the books have allowed Tolu' donate to charity, allowing him to make a difference where he feels important, showing that he lives by the words he puts to page.