Tolu Akinyemi makes history with new poetry collection
With his latest poetry collection, Architects of a Cleaner Financial System, notable Nigerian writer and author, Tolu’ A. Akinyemi has etched his name in the global literary hall of fame.
Akinyemi, who emerges the first poet to publish a collection of financial crime compliance poems, has published 20 books, showing the inimitable power of the written word, and how writers can break boundaries using literary powers.
The Newcastle, UK-based author cum financial crime compliance consultant, who has over a decade of experience working within the financial services sector, has set a precedent that many will seek to emulate in the years ahead.
Architects of a Cleaner Financial System is a collection of poems that x-rays inherent risks within financial crime compliance and how we can mitigate them. The poet addresses subjects such as Compliance Programmes, Know Your Customer, Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering, Due Diligence, Politically Exposed Persons, Risk Assessments, and Screening among others.
Filled with evocative language and demonstrating a mastery of the subject, this collection is the first in living memory that uses poetry as a tool to dissect issues within financial crime compliance.
“To be the first writer, poet, and personality to achieve this phenomenal feat gives me immense satisfaction. I hope this body of work will be a reference point for many generations to come,” Akinyemi said, adding, “Writing this book was spontaneous and never planned, but the publication is a testament that dreams are truly valid.”
Commenting on the collection, Nisha Joseph stated, “This compilation of poems by Tolu’ will be a great resource for professionals within financial crime compliance. They show a true reflection of the enormous talent Tolu’ possesses, and his wealth of knowledge in the field of financial crime compliance.”
Fondly called ‘Tolutoludo’ and ‘Lion of Newcastle’ by friends and fans, the poet, essayist, storyteller and children’s book author, is co-founder of Lion and Lilac, a UK-based arts organisation. He also sits on the board of many organisations.
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