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Category: Middle East

In Photos + Video: Why I fell for Jordan

by Lola AkinmadeMiddle EastPosted on June 21, 2018June 13, 2019Comments are Disabled

I remember the precise moment I fell in love with Jordan.

Exploring Doha in style

by Lola AkinmadeMiddle East, Reviews + PartnershipsPosted on June 30, 2017June 30, 20174 Comments

A stopover to relax and recharge…

Postcard from Wadi Rum, Jordan

by Lola AkinmadeMiddle EastPosted on May 17, 2017May 31, 20172 Comments

Soft terracotta-red sands. Dwindling warmth of a setting sun…

In Photos: Breakfast with Bedouin nomads

by Lola AkinmadeAfrica, Middle EastPosted on April 20, 2017May 17, 20176 Comments

Photos from my time having breakfast with Bedouin nomads in Egypt…

Notes on Travel Ban, Politics, and Human Geography

by Lola AkinmadeAfrica, Latest News, Middle EastPosted on January 31, 2017May 17, 201711 Comments

The current travel ban by the new US administration has opened up a lot of old wounds.

New Age of Adventure – Three Female Explorers You Should Know

by Lola AkinmadeAfrica, Latest News, Middle EastPosted on August 25, 2016May 17, 20175 Comments

Meet three female explorers who will put you to shame…

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  • She was a woman before her time: fiercely independent, second to no man and unapologetic about it. I’ve been feeling her prescence more and more lately as I stand on the precipice of yet another life evolution ❤️ So I wrote about my dear late grandmother (mormor) Mama Igbobi and the life lessons she instilled in me for @blackballaduk Read, subscribe, and support here -> https://blackballad.co.uk/adulting/lessons-learned-from-my-nigerian-grandmother #lifelessons #ancestors #yoruba #grandma #generational #generationalhealing #love #timeless
  • Join @npadamsee and I as we share our experience of writing and releasing books that travel the world virtually at the Brighton Book Festival @brightbookfest on June 20! REGISTER -> Link in profile Music: I’m Your Puppy Musician: Summer Soul #anothernation #lolaakinmadeakerstrom #nicolaspadamsee #brightonbookfestival #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #book #bookfestival #bookfestivals #bookfestival2025
  • Whew. My heart. No words 🙏🏽💙🧡 What a way to start June. Thank you 🙏🏽 ————- #gratitude #bitterhoney #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #contemporaryfiction #fiction #book #fictionwriter #books #bookstgram
  • This weekend was one of the most incredible career highlights for me. I was one of 41 photographers selected and my @theafroswede photos, five of thousands submitted to be part of @hasselbladfoundation’s Fotosalongen 2025 - May 23 to September 28. When I finally saw that massive poster of @rukiamazera1 hanging on the wall of the Gothenburg Museum of Art, I cried because this project is so much bigger than my own personal dreams. It’s about the most invisible members of society getting the most visible spot in town. It’s about saying ”we matter too” in the most spectacular way. It’s about showing what integration feels like when we can fully embody all aspects of our identities without having to choose. Thank you @dragana.vujanovic.ostlind, @somenblixt and @hasselbladfoundation for this incredible honor. My heart is full and I’m still reeling from an incredible opening. To judges @evgud, @paul_hansen64, and @paulinebenthede, thank you for seeing and understanding my vision for @theafroswede. Thank you @ellirk for making the entire process extremely seamless. Thank you @madsalexander and my @hasselblad family for your continued support. This is only the beginning 🙏🏾🩵💛 To my fellow photographers who are also exhibiting including @ginosarfatti, @elli.asker.studio, @rohanasin, @jenny_rova, @noralorek and every single one of you, raising a glass in toast. Stort grattis!! 🎉 #exhibition #fotosalongen #fotosalongen2025 #hasselblad #hasselbladheroines #sweden #integration #afroswede #portrait #african
  • “What colours do you want for your book cover?” The artist and photographer in me already knew the exact complementary color combination I wanted over a year ago: Blue + Orange. When I turned in the final edited manuscript of BITTER HONEY @bitterhoneybook, I knew I’d written my most cathartic and complex piece of storytelling. The exact feeling coursed through me when I finished @ineverymirror: Goosebumps. And I knew I had to celebrate its birth the way the tremendous hard work, sweat, and sleepless nights that went into its conception deserves. So I started putting a little bit of money aside all of last year. Bit by bit. Little by little. To properly celebrate the book community that holds me as an author, that champions my stories, and that does the grassroots work so organically and so graciously to bring my books via word-of-mouth to a broader audience despite industry headwinds. This celebration was my massive “thank you” to my wonderful UK book community. No bare minimums. The work we all do often gets undervalued, underestimated, and underappreciated. I see every single one of you. You matter. Your voice matters. You are not a number. Your number of followers doesn’t determine your worth. And may you continue to grow from strength to strength. Thank you @hayevents for flawlessly executing my vision Thank you @theivorygaze for that incredible food spread Thank you @forevereventstyling for that beautiful photo wall Thank you @headofzeus for donating some books to my party Thank you all for showing up for me. My gratitude knows no bounds 💙🧡 A time was had 🎉 Photos: @froginredtie Dress: @whitebuttons.ng Makeup: @blended_not_bland Hair: @coreradiancestockholm Location: @uncommon_space #booklaunch #bookparty #bitterhoney #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #gratitude #outnow
  • 100+ songs 6.5 hours Here are the songs that either entertained or inspired me as I wrote @bitterhoneybook in cafes around Stockholm, on long plane rides, and on getaways 💙🧡 Link to my @spotify playlist in my profile! Enjoy 🎵
  • My third and most exciting novel BITTER HONEY comes out tomorrow and it took a community holding space for me to bring it to life. So this time, I am sharing my acknowledgments which is printed in the book publicly. I want to give flowers to everyone who has inspired me in different ways while I was writing this book. From my family and publishing team to inspiring voices and cultural beta readers. From friends who started this journey but are no longer at its celebration, to friendships which have evolved into something more or gone different directions. And to friends who have become dear after the acknowledgments were printed. Thank you for holding space for me in different ways 💙🧡 I can’t wait for the world to read my most cathartic and multilayered piece of storytelling to date. #bitterhoney #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #publicationday #acknowledgment #bookstagram #gratitude
  • Excited to share the first dates of my BITTER HONEY book tour in the UK & Sweden 💙🧡 To come join us at one of these author talk stops, please book your spots here - https://linktr.ee/lolaakinmade (LINK IN PROFILE) MAY 19 - London - In conversation with @onyiwrites and @_shaniakilah at @morocco_bound_bookshop MAY 20 - London - In conversation with @abidare_author at @wearebardbooks JUNE 2 - Uppsala - In conversation with @degmodaar at @bookshop_se JUNE 3 - Gothenburg - In conversation at @bookshop_se JUNE 4 - Stockholm - In conversation with @ryanhaile.se at @bookshop_se Hope to see you there! #book #booktour #authorlife #authorsoflinkedin #sweden #london #bitterhoneybook #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade
  • Happy Mother’s Day to my gorgeous mommy @chiefofchief 💖 Thank you for always being there, your incredible words of wisdom, your inner beauty, your Ibadanisms (a constant source of metaphors and proverbs 😅), your support, your unconditional love, and for being my biggest champion. Celebrating you today and everyday ❤️ #motherdaughterbond #mothersday #motherhood #mother
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She was a woman before her time: fiercely independent, second to no man and unapologetic about it. I’ve been feeling her prescence more and more lately as I stand on the precipice of yet another life evolution ❤️ So I wrote about my dear late grandmother (mormor) Mama Igbobi and the life lessons she instilled in me for @blackballaduk Read, subscribe, and support here -> https://blackballad.co.uk/adulting/lessons-learned-from-my-nigerian-grandmother #lifelessons #ancestors #yoruba #grandma #generational #generationalhealing #love #timeless
She was a woman before her time: fiercely independent, second to no man and unapologetic about it. I’ve been feeling her prescence more and more lately as I stand on the precipice of yet another life evolution ❤️ So I wrote about my dear late grandmother (mormor) Mama Igbobi and the life lessons she instilled in me for @blackballaduk Read, subscribe, and support here -> https://blackballad.co.uk/adulting/lessons-learned-from-my-nigerian-grandmother #lifelessons #ancestors #yoruba #grandma #generational #generationalhealing #love #timeless
She was a woman before her time: fiercely independent, second to no man and unapologetic about it. I’ve been feeling her prescence more and more lately as I stand on the precipice of yet another life evolution ❤️ So I wrote about my dear late grandmother (mormor) Mama Igbobi and the life lessons she instilled in me for @blackballaduk Read, subscribe, and support here -> https://blackballad.co.uk/adulting/lessons-learned-from-my-nigerian-grandmother #lifelessons #ancestors #yoruba #grandma #generational #generationalhealing #love #timeless
She was a woman before her time: fiercely independent, second to no man and unapologetic about it. I’ve been feeling her prescence more and more lately as I stand on the precipice of yet another life evolution ❤️ So I wrote about my dear late grandmother (mormor) Mama Igbobi and the life lessons she instilled in me for @blackballaduk Read, subscribe, and support here -> https://blackballad.co.uk/adulting/lessons-learned-from-my-nigerian-grandmother #lifelessons #ancestors #yoruba #grandma #generational #generationalhealing #love #timeless
She was a woman before her time: fiercely independent, second to no man and unapologetic about it. I’ve been feeling her prescence more and more lately as I stand on the precipice of yet another life evolution ❤️ So I wrote about my dear late grandmother (mormor) Mama Igbobi and the life lessons she instilled in me for @blackballaduk Read, subscribe, and support here -> https://blackballad.co.uk/adulting/lessons-learned-from-my-nigerian-grandmother #lifelessons #ancestors #yoruba #grandma #generational #generationalhealing #love #timeless
She was a woman before her time: fiercely independent, second to no man and unapologetic about it. I’ve been feeling her prescence more and more lately as I stand on the precipice of yet another life evolution ❤️ So I wrote about my dear late grandmother (mormor) Mama Igbobi and the life lessons she instilled in me for @blackballaduk Read, subscribe, and support here -> https://blackballad.co.uk/adulting/lessons-learned-from-my-nigerian-grandmother #lifelessons #ancestors #yoruba #grandma #generational #generationalhealing #love #timeless
She was a woman before her time: fiercely independent, second to no man and unapologetic about it. I’ve been feeling her prescence more and more lately as I stand on the precipice of yet another life evolution ❤️ So I wrote about my dear late grandmother (mormor) Mama Igbobi and the life lessons she instilled in me for @blackballaduk Read, subscribe, and support here -> https://blackballad.co.uk/adulting/lessons-learned-from-my-nigerian-grandmother #lifelessons #ancestors #yoruba #grandma #generational #generationalhealing #love #timeless
She was a woman before her time: fiercely independent, second to no man and unapologetic about it. I’ve been feeling her prescence more and more lately as I stand on the precipice of yet another life evolution ❤️ So I wrote about my dear late grandmother (mormor) Mama Igbobi and the life lessons she instilled in me for @blackballaduk Read, subscribe, and support here -> https://blackballad.co.uk/adulting/lessons-learned-from-my-nigerian-grandmother #lifelessons #ancestors #yoruba #grandma #generational #generationalhealing #love #timeless
She was a woman before her time: fiercely independent, second to no man and unapologetic about it. I’ve been feeling her prescence more and more lately as I stand on the precipice of yet another life evolution ❤️ So I wrote about my dear late grandmother (mormor) Mama Igbobi and the life lessons she instilled in me for @blackballaduk Read, subscribe, and support here -> https://blackballad.co.uk/adulting/lessons-learned-from-my-nigerian-grandmother #lifelessons #ancestors #yoruba #grandma #generational #generationalhealing #love #timeless
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This weekend was one of the most incredible career highlights for me. I was one of 41 photographers selected and my @theafroswede photos, five of thousands submitted to be part of @hasselbladfoundation’s Fotosalongen 2025 - May 23 to September 28. When I finally saw that massive poster of @rukiamazera1 hanging on the wall of the Gothenburg Museum of Art, I cried because this project is so much bigger than my own personal dreams. It’s about the most invisible members of society getting the most visible spot in town. It’s about saying ”we matter too” in the most spectacular way. It’s about showing what integration feels like when we can fully embody all aspects of our identities without having to choose. Thank you @dragana.vujanovic.ostlind, @somenblixt and @hasselbladfoundation for this incredible honor. My heart is full and I’m still reeling from an incredible opening. To judges @evgud, @paul_hansen64, and @paulinebenthede, thank you for seeing and understanding my vision for @theafroswede. Thank you @ellirk for making the entire process extremely seamless. Thank you @madsalexander and my @hasselblad family for your continued support. This is only the beginning 🙏🏾🩵💛 To my fellow photographers who are also exhibiting including @ginosarfatti, @elli.asker.studio, @rohanasin, @jenny_rova, @noralorek and every single one of you, raising a glass in toast. Stort grattis!! 🎉 #exhibition #fotosalongen #fotosalongen2025 #hasselblad #hasselbladheroines #sweden #integration #afroswede #portrait #african
This weekend was one of the most incredible career highlights for me. I was one of 41 photographers selected and my @theafroswede photos, five of thousands submitted to be part of @hasselbladfoundation’s Fotosalongen 2025 - May 23 to September 28. When I finally saw that massive poster of @rukiamazera1 hanging on the wall of the Gothenburg Museum of Art, I cried because this project is so much bigger than my own personal dreams. It’s about the most invisible members of society getting the most visible spot in town. It’s about saying ”we matter too” in the most spectacular way. It’s about showing what integration feels like when we can fully embody all aspects of our identities without having to choose. Thank you @dragana.vujanovic.ostlind, @somenblixt and @hasselbladfoundation for this incredible honor. My heart is full and I’m still reeling from an incredible opening. To judges @evgud, @paul_hansen64, and @paulinebenthede, thank you for seeing and understanding my vision for @theafroswede. Thank you @ellirk for making the entire process extremely seamless. Thank you @madsalexander and my @hasselblad family for your continued support. This is only the beginning 🙏🏾🩵💛 To my fellow photographers who are also exhibiting including @ginosarfatti, @elli.asker.studio, @rohanasin, @jenny_rova, @noralorek and every single one of you, raising a glass in toast. Stort grattis!! 🎉 #exhibition #fotosalongen #fotosalongen2025 #hasselblad #hasselbladheroines #sweden #integration #afroswede #portrait #african
This weekend was one of the most incredible career highlights for me. I was one of 41 photographers selected and my @theafroswede photos, five of thousands submitted to be part of @hasselbladfoundation’s Fotosalongen 2025 - May 23 to September 28. When I finally saw that massive poster of @rukiamazera1 hanging on the wall of the Gothenburg Museum of Art, I cried because this project is so much bigger than my own personal dreams. It’s about the most invisible members of society getting the most visible spot in town. It’s about saying ”we matter too” in the most spectacular way. It’s about showing what integration feels like when we can fully embody all aspects of our identities without having to choose. Thank you @dragana.vujanovic.ostlind, @somenblixt and @hasselbladfoundation for this incredible honor. My heart is full and I’m still reeling from an incredible opening. To judges @evgud, @paul_hansen64, and @paulinebenthede, thank you for seeing and understanding my vision for @theafroswede. Thank you @ellirk for making the entire process extremely seamless. Thank you @madsalexander and my @hasselblad family for your continued support. This is only the beginning 🙏🏾🩵💛 To my fellow photographers who are also exhibiting including @ginosarfatti, @elli.asker.studio, @rohanasin, @jenny_rova, @noralorek and every single one of you, raising a glass in toast. Stort grattis!! 🎉 #exhibition #fotosalongen #fotosalongen2025 #hasselblad #hasselbladheroines #sweden #integration #afroswede #portrait #african
This weekend was one of the most incredible career highlights for me. I was one of 41 photographers selected and my @theafroswede photos, five of thousands submitted to be part of @hasselbladfoundation’s Fotosalongen 2025 - May 23 to September 28. When I finally saw that massive poster of @rukiamazera1 hanging on the wall of the Gothenburg Museum of Art, I cried because this project is so much bigger than my own personal dreams. It’s about the most invisible members of society getting the most visible spot in town. It’s about saying ”we matter too” in the most spectacular way. It’s about showing what integration feels like when we can fully embody all aspects of our identities without having to choose. Thank you @dragana.vujanovic.ostlind, @somenblixt and @hasselbladfoundation for this incredible honor. My heart is full and I’m still reeling from an incredible opening. To judges @evgud, @paul_hansen64, and @paulinebenthede, thank you for seeing and understanding my vision for @theafroswede. Thank you @ellirk for making the entire process extremely seamless. Thank you @madsalexander and my @hasselblad family for your continued support. This is only the beginning 🙏🏾🩵💛 To my fellow photographers who are also exhibiting including @ginosarfatti, @elli.asker.studio, @rohanasin, @jenny_rova, @noralorek and every single one of you, raising a glass in toast. Stort grattis!! 🎉 #exhibition #fotosalongen #fotosalongen2025 #hasselblad #hasselbladheroines #sweden #integration #afroswede #portrait #african
This weekend was one of the most incredible career highlights for me. I was one of 41 photographers selected and my @theafroswede photos, five of thousands submitted to be part of @hasselbladfoundation’s Fotosalongen 2025 - May 23 to September 28. When I finally saw that massive poster of @rukiamazera1 hanging on the wall of the Gothenburg Museum of Art, I cried because this project is so much bigger than my own personal dreams. It’s about the most invisible members of society getting the most visible spot in town. It’s about saying ”we matter too” in the most spectacular way. It’s about showing what integration feels like when we can fully embody all aspects of our identities without having to choose. Thank you @dragana.vujanovic.ostlind, @somenblixt and @hasselbladfoundation for this incredible honor. My heart is full and I’m still reeling from an incredible opening. To judges @evgud, @paul_hansen64, and @paulinebenthede, thank you for seeing and understanding my vision for @theafroswede. Thank you @ellirk for making the entire process extremely seamless. Thank you @madsalexander and my @hasselblad family for your continued support. This is only the beginning 🙏🏾🩵💛 To my fellow photographers who are also exhibiting including @ginosarfatti, @elli.asker.studio, @rohanasin, @jenny_rova, @noralorek and every single one of you, raising a glass in toast. Stort grattis!! 🎉 #exhibition #fotosalongen #fotosalongen2025 #hasselblad #hasselbladheroines #sweden #integration #afroswede #portrait #african
This weekend was one of the most incredible career highlights for me. I was one of 41 photographers selected and my @theafroswede photos, five of thousands submitted to be part of @hasselbladfoundation’s Fotosalongen 2025 - May 23 to September 28. When I finally saw that massive poster of @rukiamazera1 hanging on the wall of the Gothenburg Museum of Art, I cried because this project is so much bigger than my own personal dreams. It’s about the most invisible members of society getting the most visible spot in town. It’s about saying ”we matter too” in the most spectacular way. It’s about showing what integration feels like when we can fully embody all aspects of our identities without having to choose. Thank you @dragana.vujanovic.ostlind, @somenblixt and @hasselbladfoundation for this incredible honor. My heart is full and I’m still reeling from an incredible opening. To judges @evgud, @paul_hansen64, and @paulinebenthede, thank you for seeing and understanding my vision for @theafroswede. Thank you @ellirk for making the entire process extremely seamless. Thank you @madsalexander and my @hasselblad family for your continued support. This is only the beginning 🙏🏾🩵💛 To my fellow photographers who are also exhibiting including @ginosarfatti, @elli.asker.studio, @rohanasin, @jenny_rova, @noralorek and every single one of you, raising a glass in toast. Stort grattis!! 🎉 #exhibition #fotosalongen #fotosalongen2025 #hasselblad #hasselbladheroines #sweden #integration #afroswede #portrait #african
This weekend was one of the most incredible career highlights for me. I was one of 41 photographers selected and my @theafroswede photos, five of thousands submitted to be part of @hasselbladfoundation’s Fotosalongen 2025 - May 23 to September 28. When I finally saw that massive poster of @rukiamazera1 hanging on the wall of the Gothenburg Museum of Art, I cried because this project is so much bigger than my own personal dreams. It’s about the most invisible members of society getting the most visible spot in town. It’s about saying ”we matter too” in the most spectacular way. It’s about showing what integration feels like when we can fully embody all aspects of our identities without having to choose. Thank you @dragana.vujanovic.ostlind, @somenblixt and @hasselbladfoundation for this incredible honor. My heart is full and I’m still reeling from an incredible opening. To judges @evgud, @paul_hansen64, and @paulinebenthede, thank you for seeing and understanding my vision for @theafroswede. Thank you @ellirk for making the entire process extremely seamless. Thank you @madsalexander and my @hasselblad family for your continued support. This is only the beginning 🙏🏾🩵💛 To my fellow photographers who are also exhibiting including @ginosarfatti, @elli.asker.studio, @rohanasin, @jenny_rova, @noralorek and every single one of you, raising a glass in toast. Stort grattis!! 🎉 #exhibition #fotosalongen #fotosalongen2025 #hasselblad #hasselbladheroines #sweden #integration #afroswede #portrait #african
This weekend was one of the most incredible career highlights for me. I was one of 41 photographers selected and my @theafroswede photos, five of thousands submitted to be part of @hasselbladfoundation’s Fotosalongen 2025 - May 23 to September 28. When I finally saw that massive poster of @rukiamazera1 hanging on the wall of the Gothenburg Museum of Art, I cried because this project is so much bigger than my own personal dreams. It’s about the most invisible members of society getting the most visible spot in town. It’s about saying ”we matter too” in the most spectacular way. It’s about showing what integration feels like when we can fully embody all aspects of our identities without having to choose. Thank you @dragana.vujanovic.ostlind, @somenblixt and @hasselbladfoundation for this incredible honor. My heart is full and I’m still reeling from an incredible opening. To judges @evgud, @paul_hansen64, and @paulinebenthede, thank you for seeing and understanding my vision for @theafroswede. Thank you @ellirk for making the entire process extremely seamless. Thank you @madsalexander and my @hasselblad family for your continued support. This is only the beginning 🙏🏾🩵💛 To my fellow photographers who are also exhibiting including @ginosarfatti, @elli.asker.studio, @rohanasin, @jenny_rova, @noralorek and every single one of you, raising a glass in toast. Stort grattis!! 🎉 #exhibition #fotosalongen #fotosalongen2025 #hasselblad #hasselbladheroines #sweden #integration #afroswede #portrait #african
This weekend was one of the most incredible career highlights for me. I was one of 41 photographers selected and my @theafroswede photos, five of thousands submitted to be part of @hasselbladfoundation’s Fotosalongen 2025 - May 23 to September 28. When I finally saw that massive poster of @rukiamazera1 hanging on the wall of the Gothenburg Museum of Art, I cried because this project is so much bigger than my own personal dreams. It’s about the most invisible members of society getting the most visible spot in town. It’s about saying ”we matter too” in the most spectacular way. It’s about showing what integration feels like when we can fully embody all aspects of our identities without having to choose. Thank you @dragana.vujanovic.ostlind, @somenblixt and @hasselbladfoundation for this incredible honor. My heart is full and I’m still reeling from an incredible opening. To judges @evgud, @paul_hansen64, and @paulinebenthede, thank you for seeing and understanding my vision for @theafroswede. Thank you @ellirk for making the entire process extremely seamless. Thank you @madsalexander and my @hasselblad family for your continued support. This is only the beginning 🙏🏾🩵💛 To my fellow photographers who are also exhibiting including @ginosarfatti, @elli.asker.studio, @rohanasin, @jenny_rova, @noralorek and every single one of you, raising a glass in toast. Stort grattis!! 🎉 #exhibition #fotosalongen #fotosalongen2025 #hasselblad #hasselbladheroines #sweden #integration #afroswede #portrait #african
This weekend was one of the most incredible career highlights for me. I was one of 41 photographers selected and my @theafroswede photos, five of thousands submitted to be part of @hasselbladfoundation’s Fotosalongen 2025 - May 23 to September 28. When I finally saw that massive poster of @rukiamazera1 hanging on the wall of the Gothenburg Museum of Art, I cried because this project is so much bigger than my own personal dreams. It’s about the most invisible members of society getting the most visible spot in town. It’s about saying ”we matter too” in the most spectacular way. It’s about showing what integration feels like when we can fully embody all aspects of our identities without having to choose. Thank you @dragana.vujanovic.ostlind, @somenblixt and @hasselbladfoundation for this incredible honor. My heart is full and I’m still reeling from an incredible opening. To judges @evgud, @paul_hansen64, and @paulinebenthede, thank you for seeing and understanding my vision for @theafroswede. Thank you @ellirk for making the entire process extremely seamless. Thank you @madsalexander and my @hasselblad family for your continued support. This is only the beginning 🙏🏾🩵💛 To my fellow photographers who are also exhibiting including @ginosarfatti, @elli.asker.studio, @rohanasin, @jenny_rova, @noralorek and every single one of you, raising a glass in toast. Stort grattis!! 🎉 #exhibition #fotosalongen #fotosalongen2025 #hasselblad #hasselbladheroines #sweden #integration #afroswede #portrait #african
This weekend was one of the most incredible career highlights for me. I was one of 41 photographers selected and my @theafroswede photos, five of thousands submitted to be part of @hasselbladfoundation’s Fotosalongen 2025 - May 23 to September 28. When I finally saw that massive poster of @rukiamazera1 hanging on the wall of the Gothenburg Museum of Art, I cried because this project is so much bigger than my own personal dreams. It’s about the most invisible members of society getting the most visible spot in town. It’s about saying ”we matter too” in the most spectacular way. It’s about showing what integration feels like when we can fully embody all aspects of our identities without having to choose. Thank you @dragana.vujanovic.ostlind, @somenblixt and @hasselbladfoundation for this incredible honor. My heart is full and I’m still reeling from an incredible opening. To judges @evgud, @paul_hansen64, and @paulinebenthede, thank you for seeing and understanding my vision for @theafroswede. Thank you @ellirk for making the entire process extremely seamless. Thank you @madsalexander and my @hasselblad family for your continued support. This is only the beginning 🙏🏾🩵💛 To my fellow photographers who are also exhibiting including @ginosarfatti, @elli.asker.studio, @rohanasin, @jenny_rova, @noralorek and every single one of you, raising a glass in toast. Stort grattis!! 🎉 #exhibition #fotosalongen #fotosalongen2025 #hasselblad #hasselbladheroines #sweden #integration #afroswede #portrait #african
This weekend was one of the most incredible career highlights for me. I was one of 41 photographers selected and my @theafroswede photos, five of thousands submitted to be part of @hasselbladfoundation’s Fotosalongen 2025 - May 23 to September 28. When I finally saw that massive poster of @rukiamazera1 hanging on the wall of the Gothenburg Museum of Art, I cried because this project is so much bigger than my own personal dreams. It’s about the most invisible members of society getting the most visible spot in town. It’s about saying ”we matter too” in the most spectacular way. It’s about showing what integration feels like when we can fully embody all aspects of our identities without having to choose. Thank you @dragana.vujanovic.ostlind, @somenblixt and @hasselbladfoundation for this incredible honor. My heart is full and I’m still reeling from an incredible opening. To judges @evgud, @paul_hansen64, and @paulinebenthede, thank you for seeing and understanding my vision for @theafroswede. Thank you @ellirk for making the entire process extremely seamless. Thank you @madsalexander and my @hasselblad family for your continued support. This is only the beginning 🙏🏾🩵💛 To my fellow photographers who are also exhibiting including @ginosarfatti, @elli.asker.studio, @rohanasin, @jenny_rova, @noralorek and every single one of you, raising a glass in toast. Stort grattis!! 🎉 #exhibition #fotosalongen #fotosalongen2025 #hasselblad #hasselbladheroines #sweden #integration #afroswede #portrait #african
This weekend was one of the most incredible career highlights for me. I was one of 41 photographers selected and my @theafroswede photos, five of thousands submitted to be part of @hasselbladfoundation’s Fotosalongen 2025 - May 23 to September 28. When I finally saw that massive poster of @rukiamazera1 hanging on the wall of the Gothenburg Museum of Art, I cried because this project is so much bigger than my own personal dreams. It’s about the most invisible members of society getting the most visible spot in town. It’s about saying ”we matter too” in the most spectacular way. It’s about showing what integration feels like when we can fully embody all aspects of our identities without having to choose. Thank you @dragana.vujanovic.ostlind, @somenblixt and @hasselbladfoundation for this incredible honor. My heart is full and I’m still reeling from an incredible opening. To judges @evgud, @paul_hansen64, and @paulinebenthede, thank you for seeing and understanding my vision for @theafroswede. Thank you @ellirk for making the entire process extremely seamless. Thank you @madsalexander and my @hasselblad family for your continued support. This is only the beginning 🙏🏾🩵💛 To my fellow photographers who are also exhibiting including @ginosarfatti, @elli.asker.studio, @rohanasin, @jenny_rova, @noralorek and every single one of you, raising a glass in toast. Stort grattis!! 🎉 #exhibition #fotosalongen #fotosalongen2025 #hasselblad #hasselbladheroines #sweden #integration #afroswede #portrait #african
This weekend was one of the most incredible career highlights for me. I was one of 41 photographers selected and my @theafroswede photos, five of thousands submitted to be part of @hasselbladfoundation’s Fotosalongen 2025 - May 23 to September 28. When I finally saw that massive poster of @rukiamazera1 hanging on the wall of the Gothenburg Museum of Art, I cried because this project is so much bigger than my own personal dreams. It’s about the most invisible members of society getting the most visible spot in town. It’s about saying ”we matter too” in the most spectacular way. It’s about showing what integration feels like when we can fully embody all aspects of our identities without having to choose. Thank you @dragana.vujanovic.ostlind, @somenblixt and @hasselbladfoundation for this incredible honor. My heart is full and I’m still reeling from an incredible opening. To judges @evgud, @paul_hansen64, and @paulinebenthede, thank you for seeing and understanding my vision for @theafroswede. Thank you @ellirk for making the entire process extremely seamless. Thank you @madsalexander and my @hasselblad family for your continued support. This is only the beginning 🙏🏾🩵💛 To my fellow photographers who are also exhibiting including @ginosarfatti, @elli.asker.studio, @rohanasin, @jenny_rova, @noralorek and every single one of you, raising a glass in toast. Stort grattis!! 🎉 #exhibition #fotosalongen #fotosalongen2025 #hasselblad #hasselbladheroines #sweden #integration #afroswede #portrait #african
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This weekend was one of the most incredible career highlights for me. I was one of 41 photographers selected and my @theafroswede photos, five of thousands submitted to be part of @hasselbladfoundation’s Fotosalongen 2025 - May 23 to September 28. When I finally saw that massive poster of @rukiamazera1 hanging on the wall of the Gothenburg Museum of Art, I cried because this project is so much bigger than my own personal dreams. It’s about the most invisible members of society getting the most visible spot in town. It’s about saying ”we matter too” in the most spectacular way. It’s about showing what integration feels like when we can fully embody all aspects of our identities without having to choose. Thank you @dragana.vujanovic.ostlind, @somenblixt and @hasselbladfoundation for this incredible honor. My heart is full and I’m still reeling from an incredible opening. To judges @evgud, @paul_hansen64, and @paulinebenthede, thank you for seeing and understanding my vision for @theafroswede. Thank you @ellirk for making the entire process extremely seamless. Thank you @madsalexander and my @hasselblad family for your continued support. This is only the beginning 🙏🏾🩵💛 To my fellow photographers who are also exhibiting including @ginosarfatti, @elli.asker.studio, @rohanasin, @jenny_rova, @noralorek and every single one of you, raising a glass in toast. Stort grattis!! 🎉 #exhibition #fotosalongen #fotosalongen2025 #hasselblad #hasselbladheroines #sweden #integration #afroswede #portrait #african
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“What colours do you want for your book cover?” The artist and photographer in me already knew the exact complementary color combination I wanted over a year ago: Blue + Orange. When I turned in the final edited manuscript of BITTER HONEY @bitterhoneybook, I knew I’d written my most cathartic and complex piece of storytelling. The exact feeling coursed through me when I finished @ineverymirror: Goosebumps. And I knew I had to celebrate its birth the way the tremendous hard work, sweat, and sleepless nights that went into its conception deserves. So I started putting a little bit of money aside all of last year. Bit by bit. Little by little. To properly celebrate the book community that holds me as an author, that champions my stories, and that does the grassroots work so organically and so graciously to bring my books via word-of-mouth to a broader audience despite industry headwinds. This celebration was my massive “thank you” to my wonderful UK book community. No bare minimums. The work we all do often gets undervalued, underestimated, and underappreciated. I see every single one of you. You matter. Your voice matters. You are not a number. Your number of followers doesn’t determine your worth. And may you continue to grow from strength to strength. Thank you @hayevents for flawlessly executing my vision Thank you @theivorygaze for that incredible food spread Thank you @forevereventstyling for that beautiful photo wall Thank you @headofzeus for donating some books to my party Thank you all for showing up for me. My gratitude knows no bounds 💙🧡 A time was had 🎉 Photos: @froginredtie Dress: @whitebuttons.ng Makeup: @blended_not_bland Hair: @coreradiancestockholm Location: @uncommon_space #booklaunch #bookparty #bitterhoney #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #gratitude #outnow
“What colours do you want for your book cover?” The artist and photographer in me already knew the exact complementary color combination I wanted over a year ago: Blue + Orange. When I turned in the final edited manuscript of BITTER HONEY @bitterhoneybook, I knew I’d written my most cathartic and complex piece of storytelling. The exact feeling coursed through me when I finished @ineverymirror: Goosebumps. And I knew I had to celebrate its birth the way the tremendous hard work, sweat, and sleepless nights that went into its conception deserves. So I started putting a little bit of money aside all of last year. Bit by bit. Little by little. To properly celebrate the book community that holds me as an author, that champions my stories, and that does the grassroots work so organically and so graciously to bring my books via word-of-mouth to a broader audience despite industry headwinds. This celebration was my massive “thank you” to my wonderful UK book community. No bare minimums. The work we all do often gets undervalued, underestimated, and underappreciated. I see every single one of you. You matter. Your voice matters. You are not a number. Your number of followers doesn’t determine your worth. And may you continue to grow from strength to strength. Thank you @hayevents for flawlessly executing my vision Thank you @theivorygaze for that incredible food spread Thank you @forevereventstyling for that beautiful photo wall Thank you @headofzeus for donating some books to my party Thank you all for showing up for me. My gratitude knows no bounds 💙🧡 A time was had 🎉 Photos: @froginredtie Dress: @whitebuttons.ng Makeup: @blended_not_bland Hair: @coreradiancestockholm Location: @uncommon_space #booklaunch #bookparty #bitterhoney #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #gratitude #outnow
“What colours do you want for your book cover?” The artist and photographer in me already knew the exact complementary color combination I wanted over a year ago: Blue + Orange. When I turned in the final edited manuscript of BITTER HONEY @bitterhoneybook, I knew I’d written my most cathartic and complex piece of storytelling. The exact feeling coursed through me when I finished @ineverymirror: Goosebumps. And I knew I had to celebrate its birth the way the tremendous hard work, sweat, and sleepless nights that went into its conception deserves. So I started putting a little bit of money aside all of last year. Bit by bit. Little by little. To properly celebrate the book community that holds me as an author, that champions my stories, and that does the grassroots work so organically and so graciously to bring my books via word-of-mouth to a broader audience despite industry headwinds. This celebration was my massive “thank you” to my wonderful UK book community. No bare minimums. The work we all do often gets undervalued, underestimated, and underappreciated. I see every single one of you. You matter. Your voice matters. You are not a number. Your number of followers doesn’t determine your worth. And may you continue to grow from strength to strength. Thank you @hayevents for flawlessly executing my vision Thank you @theivorygaze for that incredible food spread Thank you @forevereventstyling for that beautiful photo wall Thank you @headofzeus for donating some books to my party Thank you all for showing up for me. My gratitude knows no bounds 💙🧡 A time was had 🎉 Photos: @froginredtie Dress: @whitebuttons.ng Makeup: @blended_not_bland Hair: @coreradiancestockholm Location: @uncommon_space #booklaunch #bookparty #bitterhoney #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #gratitude #outnow
“What colours do you want for your book cover?” The artist and photographer in me already knew the exact complementary color combination I wanted over a year ago: Blue + Orange. When I turned in the final edited manuscript of BITTER HONEY @bitterhoneybook, I knew I’d written my most cathartic and complex piece of storytelling. The exact feeling coursed through me when I finished @ineverymirror: Goosebumps. And I knew I had to celebrate its birth the way the tremendous hard work, sweat, and sleepless nights that went into its conception deserves. So I started putting a little bit of money aside all of last year. Bit by bit. Little by little. To properly celebrate the book community that holds me as an author, that champions my stories, and that does the grassroots work so organically and so graciously to bring my books via word-of-mouth to a broader audience despite industry headwinds. This celebration was my massive “thank you” to my wonderful UK book community. No bare minimums. The work we all do often gets undervalued, underestimated, and underappreciated. I see every single one of you. You matter. Your voice matters. You are not a number. Your number of followers doesn’t determine your worth. And may you continue to grow from strength to strength. Thank you @hayevents for flawlessly executing my vision Thank you @theivorygaze for that incredible food spread Thank you @forevereventstyling for that beautiful photo wall Thank you @headofzeus for donating some books to my party Thank you all for showing up for me. My gratitude knows no bounds 💙🧡 A time was had 🎉 Photos: @froginredtie Dress: @whitebuttons.ng Makeup: @blended_not_bland Hair: @coreradiancestockholm Location: @uncommon_space #booklaunch #bookparty #bitterhoney #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #gratitude #outnow
“What colours do you want for your book cover?” The artist and photographer in me already knew the exact complementary color combination I wanted over a year ago: Blue + Orange. When I turned in the final edited manuscript of BITTER HONEY @bitterhoneybook, I knew I’d written my most cathartic and complex piece of storytelling. The exact feeling coursed through me when I finished @ineverymirror: Goosebumps. And I knew I had to celebrate its birth the way the tremendous hard work, sweat, and sleepless nights that went into its conception deserves. So I started putting a little bit of money aside all of last year. Bit by bit. Little by little. To properly celebrate the book community that holds me as an author, that champions my stories, and that does the grassroots work so organically and so graciously to bring my books via word-of-mouth to a broader audience despite industry headwinds. This celebration was my massive “thank you” to my wonderful UK book community. No bare minimums. The work we all do often gets undervalued, underestimated, and underappreciated. I see every single one of you. You matter. Your voice matters. You are not a number. Your number of followers doesn’t determine your worth. And may you continue to grow from strength to strength. Thank you @hayevents for flawlessly executing my vision Thank you @theivorygaze for that incredible food spread Thank you @forevereventstyling for that beautiful photo wall Thank you @headofzeus for donating some books to my party Thank you all for showing up for me. My gratitude knows no bounds 💙🧡 A time was had 🎉 Photos: @froginredtie Dress: @whitebuttons.ng Makeup: @blended_not_bland Hair: @coreradiancestockholm Location: @uncommon_space #booklaunch #bookparty #bitterhoney #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #gratitude #outnow
“What colours do you want for your book cover?” The artist and photographer in me already knew the exact complementary color combination I wanted over a year ago: Blue + Orange. When I turned in the final edited manuscript of BITTER HONEY @bitterhoneybook, I knew I’d written my most cathartic and complex piece of storytelling. The exact feeling coursed through me when I finished @ineverymirror: Goosebumps. And I knew I had to celebrate its birth the way the tremendous hard work, sweat, and sleepless nights that went into its conception deserves. So I started putting a little bit of money aside all of last year. Bit by bit. Little by little. To properly celebrate the book community that holds me as an author, that champions my stories, and that does the grassroots work so organically and so graciously to bring my books via word-of-mouth to a broader audience despite industry headwinds. This celebration was my massive “thank you” to my wonderful UK book community. No bare minimums. The work we all do often gets undervalued, underestimated, and underappreciated. I see every single one of you. You matter. Your voice matters. You are not a number. Your number of followers doesn’t determine your worth. And may you continue to grow from strength to strength. Thank you @hayevents for flawlessly executing my vision Thank you @theivorygaze for that incredible food spread Thank you @forevereventstyling for that beautiful photo wall Thank you @headofzeus for donating some books to my party Thank you all for showing up for me. My gratitude knows no bounds 💙🧡 A time was had 🎉 Photos: @froginredtie Dress: @whitebuttons.ng Makeup: @blended_not_bland Hair: @coreradiancestockholm Location: @uncommon_space #booklaunch #bookparty #bitterhoney #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #gratitude #outnow
“What colours do you want for your book cover?” The artist and photographer in me already knew the exact complementary color combination I wanted over a year ago: Blue + Orange. When I turned in the final edited manuscript of BITTER HONEY @bitterhoneybook, I knew I’d written my most cathartic and complex piece of storytelling. The exact feeling coursed through me when I finished @ineverymirror: Goosebumps. And I knew I had to celebrate its birth the way the tremendous hard work, sweat, and sleepless nights that went into its conception deserves. So I started putting a little bit of money aside all of last year. Bit by bit. Little by little. To properly celebrate the book community that holds me as an author, that champions my stories, and that does the grassroots work so organically and so graciously to bring my books via word-of-mouth to a broader audience despite industry headwinds. This celebration was my massive “thank you” to my wonderful UK book community. No bare minimums. The work we all do often gets undervalued, underestimated, and underappreciated. I see every single one of you. You matter. Your voice matters. You are not a number. Your number of followers doesn’t determine your worth. And may you continue to grow from strength to strength. Thank you @hayevents for flawlessly executing my vision Thank you @theivorygaze for that incredible food spread Thank you @forevereventstyling for that beautiful photo wall Thank you @headofzeus for donating some books to my party Thank you all for showing up for me. My gratitude knows no bounds 💙🧡 A time was had 🎉 Photos: @froginredtie Dress: @whitebuttons.ng Makeup: @blended_not_bland Hair: @coreradiancestockholm Location: @uncommon_space #booklaunch #bookparty #bitterhoney #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #gratitude #outnow
“What colours do you want for your book cover?” The artist and photographer in me already knew the exact complementary color combination I wanted over a year ago: Blue + Orange. When I turned in the final edited manuscript of BITTER HONEY @bitterhoneybook, I knew I’d written my most cathartic and complex piece of storytelling. The exact feeling coursed through me when I finished @ineverymirror: Goosebumps. And I knew I had to celebrate its birth the way the tremendous hard work, sweat, and sleepless nights that went into its conception deserves. So I started putting a little bit of money aside all of last year. Bit by bit. Little by little. To properly celebrate the book community that holds me as an author, that champions my stories, and that does the grassroots work so organically and so graciously to bring my books via word-of-mouth to a broader audience despite industry headwinds. This celebration was my massive “thank you” to my wonderful UK book community. No bare minimums. The work we all do often gets undervalued, underestimated, and underappreciated. I see every single one of you. You matter. Your voice matters. You are not a number. Your number of followers doesn’t determine your worth. And may you continue to grow from strength to strength. Thank you @hayevents for flawlessly executing my vision Thank you @theivorygaze for that incredible food spread Thank you @forevereventstyling for that beautiful photo wall Thank you @headofzeus for donating some books to my party Thank you all for showing up for me. My gratitude knows no bounds 💙🧡 A time was had 🎉 Photos: @froginredtie Dress: @whitebuttons.ng Makeup: @blended_not_bland Hair: @coreradiancestockholm Location: @uncommon_space #booklaunch #bookparty #bitterhoney #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #gratitude #outnow
“What colours do you want for your book cover?” The artist and photographer in me already knew the exact complementary color combination I wanted over a year ago: Blue + Orange. When I turned in the final edited manuscript of BITTER HONEY @bitterhoneybook, I knew I’d written my most cathartic and complex piece of storytelling. The exact feeling coursed through me when I finished @ineverymirror: Goosebumps. And I knew I had to celebrate its birth the way the tremendous hard work, sweat, and sleepless nights that went into its conception deserves. So I started putting a little bit of money aside all of last year. Bit by bit. Little by little. To properly celebrate the book community that holds me as an author, that champions my stories, and that does the grassroots work so organically and so graciously to bring my books via word-of-mouth to a broader audience despite industry headwinds. This celebration was my massive “thank you” to my wonderful UK book community. No bare minimums. The work we all do often gets undervalued, underestimated, and underappreciated. I see every single one of you. You matter. Your voice matters. You are not a number. Your number of followers doesn’t determine your worth. And may you continue to grow from strength to strength. Thank you @hayevents for flawlessly executing my vision Thank you @theivorygaze for that incredible food spread Thank you @forevereventstyling for that beautiful photo wall Thank you @headofzeus for donating some books to my party Thank you all for showing up for me. My gratitude knows no bounds 💙🧡 A time was had 🎉 Photos: @froginredtie Dress: @whitebuttons.ng Makeup: @blended_not_bland Hair: @coreradiancestockholm Location: @uncommon_space #booklaunch #bookparty #bitterhoney #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #gratitude #outnow
“What colours do you want for your book cover?” The artist and photographer in me already knew the exact complementary color combination I wanted over a year ago: Blue + Orange. When I turned in the final edited manuscript of BITTER HONEY @bitterhoneybook, I knew I’d written my most cathartic and complex piece of storytelling. The exact feeling coursed through me when I finished @ineverymirror: Goosebumps. And I knew I had to celebrate its birth the way the tremendous hard work, sweat, and sleepless nights that went into its conception deserves. So I started putting a little bit of money aside all of last year. Bit by bit. Little by little. To properly celebrate the book community that holds me as an author, that champions my stories, and that does the grassroots work so organically and so graciously to bring my books via word-of-mouth to a broader audience despite industry headwinds. This celebration was my massive “thank you” to my wonderful UK book community. No bare minimums. The work we all do often gets undervalued, underestimated, and underappreciated. I see every single one of you. You matter. Your voice matters. You are not a number. Your number of followers doesn’t determine your worth. And may you continue to grow from strength to strength. Thank you @hayevents for flawlessly executing my vision Thank you @theivorygaze for that incredible food spread Thank you @forevereventstyling for that beautiful photo wall Thank you @headofzeus for donating some books to my party Thank you all for showing up for me. My gratitude knows no bounds 💙🧡 A time was had 🎉 Photos: @froginredtie Dress: @whitebuttons.ng Makeup: @blended_not_bland Hair: @coreradiancestockholm Location: @uncommon_space #booklaunch #bookparty #bitterhoney #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #gratitude #outnow
“What colours do you want for your book cover?” The artist and photographer in me already knew the exact complementary color combination I wanted over a year ago: Blue + Orange. When I turned in the final edited manuscript of BITTER HONEY @bitterhoneybook, I knew I’d written my most cathartic and complex piece of storytelling. The exact feeling coursed through me when I finished @ineverymirror: Goosebumps. And I knew I had to celebrate its birth the way the tremendous hard work, sweat, and sleepless nights that went into its conception deserves. So I started putting a little bit of money aside all of last year. Bit by bit. Little by little. To properly celebrate the book community that holds me as an author, that champions my stories, and that does the grassroots work so organically and so graciously to bring my books via word-of-mouth to a broader audience despite industry headwinds. This celebration was my massive “thank you” to my wonderful UK book community. No bare minimums. The work we all do often gets undervalued, underestimated, and underappreciated. I see every single one of you. You matter. Your voice matters. You are not a number. Your number of followers doesn’t determine your worth. And may you continue to grow from strength to strength. Thank you @hayevents for flawlessly executing my vision Thank you @theivorygaze for that incredible food spread Thank you @forevereventstyling for that beautiful photo wall Thank you @headofzeus for donating some books to my party Thank you all for showing up for me. My gratitude knows no bounds 💙🧡 A time was had 🎉 Photos: @froginredtie Dress: @whitebuttons.ng Makeup: @blended_not_bland Hair: @coreradiancestockholm Location: @uncommon_space #booklaunch #bookparty #bitterhoney #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #gratitude #outnow
“What colours do you want for your book cover?” The artist and photographer in me already knew the exact complementary color combination I wanted over a year ago: Blue + Orange. When I turned in the final edited manuscript of BITTER HONEY @bitterhoneybook, I knew I’d written my most cathartic and complex piece of storytelling. The exact feeling coursed through me when I finished @ineverymirror: Goosebumps. And I knew I had to celebrate its birth the way the tremendous hard work, sweat, and sleepless nights that went into its conception deserves. So I started putting a little bit of money aside all of last year. Bit by bit. Little by little. To properly celebrate the book community that holds me as an author, that champions my stories, and that does the grassroots work so organically and so graciously to bring my books via word-of-mouth to a broader audience despite industry headwinds. This celebration was my massive “thank you” to my wonderful UK book community. No bare minimums. The work we all do often gets undervalued, underestimated, and underappreciated. I see every single one of you. You matter. Your voice matters. You are not a number. Your number of followers doesn’t determine your worth. And may you continue to grow from strength to strength. Thank you @hayevents for flawlessly executing my vision Thank you @theivorygaze for that incredible food spread Thank you @forevereventstyling for that beautiful photo wall Thank you @headofzeus for donating some books to my party Thank you all for showing up for me. My gratitude knows no bounds 💙🧡 A time was had 🎉 Photos: @froginredtie Dress: @whitebuttons.ng Makeup: @blended_not_bland Hair: @coreradiancestockholm Location: @uncommon_space #booklaunch #bookparty #bitterhoney #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #gratitude #outnow
“What colours do you want for your book cover?” The artist and photographer in me already knew the exact complementary color combination I wanted over a year ago: Blue + Orange. When I turned in the final edited manuscript of BITTER HONEY @bitterhoneybook, I knew I’d written my most cathartic and complex piece of storytelling. The exact feeling coursed through me when I finished @ineverymirror: Goosebumps. And I knew I had to celebrate its birth the way the tremendous hard work, sweat, and sleepless nights that went into its conception deserves. So I started putting a little bit of money aside all of last year. Bit by bit. Little by little. To properly celebrate the book community that holds me as an author, that champions my stories, and that does the grassroots work so organically and so graciously to bring my books via word-of-mouth to a broader audience despite industry headwinds. This celebration was my massive “thank you” to my wonderful UK book community. No bare minimums. The work we all do often gets undervalued, underestimated, and underappreciated. I see every single one of you. You matter. Your voice matters. You are not a number. Your number of followers doesn’t determine your worth. And may you continue to grow from strength to strength. Thank you @hayevents for flawlessly executing my vision Thank you @theivorygaze for that incredible food spread Thank you @forevereventstyling for that beautiful photo wall Thank you @headofzeus for donating some books to my party Thank you all for showing up for me. My gratitude knows no bounds 💙🧡 A time was had 🎉 Photos: @froginredtie Dress: @whitebuttons.ng Makeup: @blended_not_bland Hair: @coreradiancestockholm Location: @uncommon_space #booklaunch #bookparty #bitterhoney #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #gratitude #outnow
“What colours do you want for your book cover?” The artist and photographer in me already knew the exact complementary color combination I wanted over a year ago: Blue + Orange. When I turned in the final edited manuscript of BITTER HONEY @bitterhoneybook, I knew I’d written my most cathartic and complex piece of storytelling. The exact feeling coursed through me when I finished @ineverymirror: Goosebumps. And I knew I had to celebrate its birth the way the tremendous hard work, sweat, and sleepless nights that went into its conception deserves. So I started putting a little bit of money aside all of last year. Bit by bit. Little by little. To properly celebrate the book community that holds me as an author, that champions my stories, and that does the grassroots work so organically and so graciously to bring my books via word-of-mouth to a broader audience despite industry headwinds. This celebration was my massive “thank you” to my wonderful UK book community. No bare minimums. The work we all do often gets undervalued, underestimated, and underappreciated. I see every single one of you. You matter. Your voice matters. You are not a number. Your number of followers doesn’t determine your worth. And may you continue to grow from strength to strength. Thank you @hayevents for flawlessly executing my vision Thank you @theivorygaze for that incredible food spread Thank you @forevereventstyling for that beautiful photo wall Thank you @headofzeus for donating some books to my party Thank you all for showing up for me. My gratitude knows no bounds 💙🧡 A time was had 🎉 Photos: @froginredtie Dress: @whitebuttons.ng Makeup: @blended_not_bland Hair: @coreradiancestockholm Location: @uncommon_space #booklaunch #bookparty #bitterhoney #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #gratitude #outnow
“What colours do you want for your book cover?” The artist and photographer in me already knew the exact complementary color combination I wanted over a year ago: Blue + Orange. When I turned in the final edited manuscript of BITTER HONEY @bitterhoneybook, I knew I’d written my most cathartic and complex piece of storytelling. The exact feeling coursed through me when I finished @ineverymirror: Goosebumps. And I knew I had to celebrate its birth the way the tremendous hard work, sweat, and sleepless nights that went into its conception deserves. So I started putting a little bit of money aside all of last year. Bit by bit. Little by little. To properly celebrate the book community that holds me as an author, that champions my stories, and that does the grassroots work so organically and so graciously to bring my books via word-of-mouth to a broader audience despite industry headwinds. This celebration was my massive “thank you” to my wonderful UK book community. No bare minimums. The work we all do often gets undervalued, underestimated, and underappreciated. I see every single one of you. You matter. Your voice matters. You are not a number. Your number of followers doesn’t determine your worth. And may you continue to grow from strength to strength. Thank you @hayevents for flawlessly executing my vision Thank you @theivorygaze for that incredible food spread Thank you @forevereventstyling for that beautiful photo wall Thank you @headofzeus for donating some books to my party Thank you all for showing up for me. My gratitude knows no bounds 💙🧡 A time was had 🎉 Photos: @froginredtie Dress: @whitebuttons.ng Makeup: @blended_not_bland Hair: @coreradiancestockholm Location: @uncommon_space #booklaunch #bookparty #bitterhoney #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #gratitude #outnow
“What colours do you want for your book cover?” The artist and photographer in me already knew the exact complementary color combination I wanted over a year ago: Blue + Orange. When I turned in the final edited manuscript of BITTER HONEY @bitterhoneybook, I knew I’d written my most cathartic and complex piece of storytelling. The exact feeling coursed through me when I finished @ineverymirror: Goosebumps. And I knew I had to celebrate its birth the way the tremendous hard work, sweat, and sleepless nights that went into its conception deserves. So I started putting a little bit of money aside all of last year. Bit by bit. Little by little. To properly celebrate the book community that holds me as an author, that champions my stories, and that does the grassroots work so organically and so graciously to bring my books via word-of-mouth to a broader audience despite industry headwinds. This celebration was my massive “thank you” to my wonderful UK book community. No bare minimums. The work we all do often gets undervalued, underestimated, and underappreciated. I see every single one of you. You matter. Your voice matters. You are not a number. Your number of followers doesn’t determine your worth. And may you continue to grow from strength to strength. Thank you @hayevents for flawlessly executing my vision Thank you @theivorygaze for that incredible food spread Thank you @forevereventstyling for that beautiful photo wall Thank you @headofzeus for donating some books to my party Thank you all for showing up for me. My gratitude knows no bounds 💙🧡 A time was had 🎉 Photos: @froginredtie Dress: @whitebuttons.ng Makeup: @blended_not_bland Hair: @coreradiancestockholm Location: @uncommon_space #booklaunch #bookparty #bitterhoney #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #gratitude #outnow
“What colours do you want for your book cover?” The artist and photographer in me already knew the exact complementary color combination I wanted over a year ago: Blue + Orange. When I turned in the final edited manuscript of BITTER HONEY @bitterhoneybook, I knew I’d written my most cathartic and complex piece of storytelling. The exact feeling coursed through me when I finished @ineverymirror: Goosebumps. And I knew I had to celebrate its birth the way the tremendous hard work, sweat, and sleepless nights that went into its conception deserves. So I started putting a little bit of money aside all of last year. Bit by bit. Little by little. To properly celebrate the book community that holds me as an author, that champions my stories, and that does the grassroots work so organically and so graciously to bring my books via word-of-mouth to a broader audience despite industry headwinds. This celebration was my massive “thank you” to my wonderful UK book community. No bare minimums. The work we all do often gets undervalued, underestimated, and underappreciated. I see every single one of you. You matter. Your voice matters. You are not a number. Your number of followers doesn’t determine your worth. And may you continue to grow from strength to strength. Thank you @hayevents for flawlessly executing my vision Thank you @theivorygaze for that incredible food spread Thank you @forevereventstyling for that beautiful photo wall Thank you @headofzeus for donating some books to my party Thank you all for showing up for me. My gratitude knows no bounds 💙🧡 A time was had 🎉 Photos: @froginredtie Dress: @whitebuttons.ng Makeup: @blended_not_bland Hair: @coreradiancestockholm Location: @uncommon_space #booklaunch #bookparty #bitterhoney #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #gratitude #outnow
“What colours do you want for your book cover?” The artist and photographer in me already knew the exact complementary color combination I wanted over a year ago: Blue + Orange. When I turned in the final edited manuscript of BITTER HONEY @bitterhoneybook, I knew I’d written my most cathartic and complex piece of storytelling. The exact feeling coursed through me when I finished @ineverymirror: Goosebumps. And I knew I had to celebrate its birth the way the tremendous hard work, sweat, and sleepless nights that went into its conception deserves. So I started putting a little bit of money aside all of last year. Bit by bit. Little by little. To properly celebrate the book community that holds me as an author, that champions my stories, and that does the grassroots work so organically and so graciously to bring my books via word-of-mouth to a broader audience despite industry headwinds. This celebration was my massive “thank you” to my wonderful UK book community. No bare minimums. The work we all do often gets undervalued, underestimated, and underappreciated. I see every single one of you. You matter. Your voice matters. You are not a number. Your number of followers doesn’t determine your worth. And may you continue to grow from strength to strength. Thank you @hayevents for flawlessly executing my vision Thank you @theivorygaze for that incredible food spread Thank you @forevereventstyling for that beautiful photo wall Thank you @headofzeus for donating some books to my party Thank you all for showing up for me. My gratitude knows no bounds 💙🧡 A time was had 🎉 Photos: @froginredtie Dress: @whitebuttons.ng Makeup: @blended_not_bland Hair: @coreradiancestockholm Location: @uncommon_space #booklaunch #bookparty #bitterhoney #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #gratitude #outnow
“What colours do you want for your book cover?” The artist and photographer in me already knew the exact complementary color combination I wanted over a year ago: Blue + Orange. When I turned in the final edited manuscript of BITTER HONEY @bitterhoneybook, I knew I’d written my most cathartic and complex piece of storytelling. The exact feeling coursed through me when I finished @ineverymirror: Goosebumps. And I knew I had to celebrate its birth the way the tremendous hard work, sweat, and sleepless nights that went into its conception deserves. So I started putting a little bit of money aside all of last year. Bit by bit. Little by little. To properly celebrate the book community that holds me as an author, that champions my stories, and that does the grassroots work so organically and so graciously to bring my books via word-of-mouth to a broader audience despite industry headwinds. This celebration was my massive “thank you” to my wonderful UK book community. No bare minimums. The work we all do often gets undervalued, underestimated, and underappreciated. I see every single one of you. You matter. Your voice matters. You are not a number. Your number of followers doesn’t determine your worth. And may you continue to grow from strength to strength. Thank you @hayevents for flawlessly executing my vision Thank you @theivorygaze for that incredible food spread Thank you @forevereventstyling for that beautiful photo wall Thank you @headofzeus for donating some books to my party Thank you all for showing up for me. My gratitude knows no bounds 💙🧡 A time was had 🎉 Photos: @froginredtie Dress: @whitebuttons.ng Makeup: @blended_not_bland Hair: @coreradiancestockholm Location: @uncommon_space #booklaunch #bookparty #bitterhoney #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #gratitude #outnow
“What colours do you want for your book cover?” The artist and photographer in me already knew the exact complementary color combination I wanted over a year ago: Blue + Orange. When I turned in the final edited manuscript of BITTER HONEY @bitterhoneybook, I knew I’d written my most cathartic and complex piece of storytelling. The exact feeling coursed through me when I finished @ineverymirror: Goosebumps. And I knew I had to celebrate its birth the way the tremendous hard work, sweat, and sleepless nights that went into its conception deserves. So I started putting a little bit of money aside all of last year. Bit by bit. Little by little. To properly celebrate the book community that holds me as an author, that champions my stories, and that does the grassroots work so organically and so graciously to bring my books via word-of-mouth to a broader audience despite industry headwinds. This celebration was my massive “thank you” to my wonderful UK book community. No bare minimums. The work we all do often gets undervalued, underestimated, and underappreciated. I see every single one of you. You matter. Your voice matters. You are not a number. Your number of followers doesn’t determine your worth. And may you continue to grow from strength to strength. Thank you @hayevents for flawlessly executing my vision Thank you @theivorygaze for that incredible food spread Thank you @forevereventstyling for that beautiful photo wall Thank you @headofzeus for donating some books to my party Thank you all for showing up for me. My gratitude knows no bounds 💙🧡 A time was had 🎉 Photos: @froginredtie Dress: @whitebuttons.ng Makeup: @blended_not_bland Hair: @coreradiancestockholm Location: @uncommon_space #booklaunch #bookparty #bitterhoney #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #gratitude #outnow
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“What colours do you want for your book cover?” The artist and photographer in me already knew the exact complementary color combination I wanted over a year ago: Blue + Orange. When I turned in the final edited manuscript of BITTER HONEY @bitterhoneybook, I knew I’d written my most cathartic and complex piece of storytelling. The exact feeling coursed through me when I finished @ineverymirror: Goosebumps. And I knew I had to celebrate its birth the way the tremendous hard work, sweat, and sleepless nights that went into its conception deserves. So I started putting a little bit of money aside all of last year. Bit by bit. Little by little. To properly celebrate the book community that holds me as an author, that champions my stories, and that does the grassroots work so organically and so graciously to bring my books via word-of-mouth to a broader audience despite industry headwinds. This celebration was my massive “thank you” to my wonderful UK book community. No bare minimums. The work we all do often gets undervalued, underestimated, and underappreciated. I see every single one of you. You matter. Your voice matters. You are not a number. Your number of followers doesn’t determine your worth. And may you continue to grow from strength to strength. Thank you @hayevents for flawlessly executing my vision Thank you @theivorygaze for that incredible food spread Thank you @forevereventstyling for that beautiful photo wall Thank you @headofzeus for donating some books to my party Thank you all for showing up for me. My gratitude knows no bounds 💙🧡 A time was had 🎉 Photos: @froginredtie Dress: @whitebuttons.ng Makeup: @blended_not_bland Hair: @coreradiancestockholm Location: @uncommon_space #booklaunch #bookparty #bitterhoney #bookstagram #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #gratitude #outnow
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100+ songs 6.5 hours Here are the songs that either entertained or inspired me as I wrote @bitterhoneybook in cafes around Stockholm, on long plane rides, and on getaways 💙🧡 Link to my @spotify playlist in my profile! Enjoy 🎵
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100+ songs 6.5 hours Here are the songs that either entertained or inspired me as I wrote @bitterhoneybook in cafes around Stockholm, on long plane rides, and on getaways 💙🧡 Link to my @spotify playlist in my profile! Enjoy 🎵
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My third and most exciting novel BITTER HONEY comes out tomorrow and it took a community holding space for me to bring it to life. So this time, I am sharing my acknowledgments which is printed in the book publicly. I want to give flowers to everyone who has inspired me in different ways while I was writing this book. From my family and publishing team to inspiring voices and cultural beta readers. From friends who started this journey but are no longer at its celebration, to friendships which have evolved into something more or gone different directions. And to friends who have become dear after the acknowledgments were printed. Thank you for holding space for me in different ways 💙🧡 I can’t wait for the world to read my most cathartic and multilayered piece of storytelling to date. #bitterhoney #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #publicationday #acknowledgment #bookstagram #gratitude
My third and most exciting novel BITTER HONEY comes out tomorrow and it took a community holding space for me to bring it to life. So this time, I am sharing my acknowledgments which is printed in the book publicly. I want to give flowers to everyone who has inspired me in different ways while I was writing this book. From my family and publishing team to inspiring voices and cultural beta readers. From friends who started this journey but are no longer at its celebration, to friendships which have evolved into something more or gone different directions. And to friends who have become dear after the acknowledgments were printed. Thank you for holding space for me in different ways 💙🧡 I can’t wait for the world to read my most cathartic and multilayered piece of storytelling to date. #bitterhoney #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #publicationday #acknowledgment #bookstagram #gratitude
My third and most exciting novel BITTER HONEY comes out tomorrow and it took a community holding space for me to bring it to life. So this time, I am sharing my acknowledgments which is printed in the book publicly. I want to give flowers to everyone who has inspired me in different ways while I was writing this book. From my family and publishing team to inspiring voices and cultural beta readers. From friends who started this journey but are no longer at its celebration, to friendships which have evolved into something more or gone different directions. And to friends who have become dear after the acknowledgments were printed. Thank you for holding space for me in different ways 💙🧡 I can’t wait for the world to read my most cathartic and multilayered piece of storytelling to date. #bitterhoney #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #publicationday #acknowledgment #bookstagram #gratitude
My third and most exciting novel BITTER HONEY comes out tomorrow and it took a community holding space for me to bring it to life. So this time, I am sharing my acknowledgments which is printed in the book publicly. I want to give flowers to everyone who has inspired me in different ways while I was writing this book. From my family and publishing team to inspiring voices and cultural beta readers. From friends who started this journey but are no longer at its celebration, to friendships which have evolved into something more or gone different directions. And to friends who have become dear after the acknowledgments were printed. Thank you for holding space for me in different ways 💙🧡 I can’t wait for the world to read my most cathartic and multilayered piece of storytelling to date. #bitterhoney #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #publicationday #acknowledgment #bookstagram #gratitude
My third and most exciting novel BITTER HONEY comes out tomorrow and it took a community holding space for me to bring it to life. So this time, I am sharing my acknowledgments which is printed in the book publicly. I want to give flowers to everyone who has inspired me in different ways while I was writing this book. From my family and publishing team to inspiring voices and cultural beta readers. From friends who started this journey but are no longer at its celebration, to friendships which have evolved into something more or gone different directions. And to friends who have become dear after the acknowledgments were printed. Thank you for holding space for me in different ways 💙🧡 I can’t wait for the world to read my most cathartic and multilayered piece of storytelling to date. #bitterhoney #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #publicationday #acknowledgment #bookstagram #gratitude
My third and most exciting novel BITTER HONEY comes out tomorrow and it took a community holding space for me to bring it to life. So this time, I am sharing my acknowledgments which is printed in the book publicly. I want to give flowers to everyone who has inspired me in different ways while I was writing this book. From my family and publishing team to inspiring voices and cultural beta readers. From friends who started this journey but are no longer at its celebration, to friendships which have evolved into something more or gone different directions. And to friends who have become dear after the acknowledgments were printed. Thank you for holding space for me in different ways 💙🧡 I can’t wait for the world to read my most cathartic and multilayered piece of storytelling to date. #bitterhoney #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #publicationday #acknowledgment #bookstagram #gratitude
My third and most exciting novel BITTER HONEY comes out tomorrow and it took a community holding space for me to bring it to life. So this time, I am sharing my acknowledgments which is printed in the book publicly. I want to give flowers to everyone who has inspired me in different ways while I was writing this book. From my family and publishing team to inspiring voices and cultural beta readers. From friends who started this journey but are no longer at its celebration, to friendships which have evolved into something more or gone different directions. And to friends who have become dear after the acknowledgments were printed. Thank you for holding space for me in different ways 💙🧡 I can’t wait for the world to read my most cathartic and multilayered piece of storytelling to date. #bitterhoney #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #publicationday #acknowledgment #bookstagram #gratitude
My third and most exciting novel BITTER HONEY comes out tomorrow and it took a community holding space for me to bring it to life. So this time, I am sharing my acknowledgments which is printed in the book publicly. I want to give flowers to everyone who has inspired me in different ways while I was writing this book. From my family and publishing team to inspiring voices and cultural beta readers. From friends who started this journey but are no longer at its celebration, to friendships which have evolved into something more or gone different directions. And to friends who have become dear after the acknowledgments were printed. Thank you for holding space for me in different ways 💙🧡 I can’t wait for the world to read my most cathartic and multilayered piece of storytelling to date. #bitterhoney #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #publicationday #acknowledgment #bookstagram #gratitude
My third and most exciting novel BITTER HONEY comes out tomorrow and it took a community holding space for me to bring it to life. So this time, I am sharing my acknowledgments which is printed in the book publicly. I want to give flowers to everyone who has inspired me in different ways while I was writing this book. From my family and publishing team to inspiring voices and cultural beta readers. From friends who started this journey but are no longer at its celebration, to friendships which have evolved into something more or gone different directions. And to friends who have become dear after the acknowledgments were printed. Thank you for holding space for me in different ways 💙🧡 I can’t wait for the world to read my most cathartic and multilayered piece of storytelling to date. #bitterhoney #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #publicationday #acknowledgment #bookstagram #gratitude
My third and most exciting novel BITTER HONEY comes out tomorrow and it took a community holding space for me to bring it to life. So this time, I am sharing my acknowledgments which is printed in the book publicly. I want to give flowers to everyone who has inspired me in different ways while I was writing this book. From my family and publishing team to inspiring voices and cultural beta readers. From friends who started this journey but are no longer at its celebration, to friendships which have evolved into something more or gone different directions. And to friends who have become dear after the acknowledgments were printed. Thank you for holding space for me in different ways 💙🧡 I can’t wait for the world to read my most cathartic and multilayered piece of storytelling to date. #bitterhoney #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #publicationday #acknowledgment #bookstagram #gratitude
My third and most exciting novel BITTER HONEY comes out tomorrow and it took a community holding space for me to bring it to life. So this time, I am sharing my acknowledgments which is printed in the book publicly. I want to give flowers to everyone who has inspired me in different ways while I was writing this book. From my family and publishing team to inspiring voices and cultural beta readers. From friends who started this journey but are no longer at its celebration, to friendships which have evolved into something more or gone different directions. And to friends who have become dear after the acknowledgments were printed. Thank you for holding space for me in different ways 💙🧡 I can’t wait for the world to read my most cathartic and multilayered piece of storytelling to date. #bitterhoney #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #publicationday #acknowledgment #bookstagram #gratitude
My third and most exciting novel BITTER HONEY comes out tomorrow and it took a community holding space for me to bring it to life. So this time, I am sharing my acknowledgments which is printed in the book publicly. I want to give flowers to everyone who has inspired me in different ways while I was writing this book. From my family and publishing team to inspiring voices and cultural beta readers. From friends who started this journey but are no longer at its celebration, to friendships which have evolved into something more or gone different directions. And to friends who have become dear after the acknowledgments were printed. Thank you for holding space for me in different ways 💙🧡 I can’t wait for the world to read my most cathartic and multilayered piece of storytelling to date. #bitterhoney #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #publicationday #acknowledgment #bookstagram #gratitude
My third and most exciting novel BITTER HONEY comes out tomorrow and it took a community holding space for me to bring it to life. So this time, I am sharing my acknowledgments which is printed in the book publicly. I want to give flowers to everyone who has inspired me in different ways while I was writing this book. From my family and publishing team to inspiring voices and cultural beta readers. From friends who started this journey but are no longer at its celebration, to friendships which have evolved into something more or gone different directions. And to friends who have become dear after the acknowledgments were printed. Thank you for holding space for me in different ways 💙🧡 I can’t wait for the world to read my most cathartic and multilayered piece of storytelling to date. #bitterhoney #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #publicationday #acknowledgment #bookstagram #gratitude
My third and most exciting novel BITTER HONEY comes out tomorrow and it took a community holding space for me to bring it to life. So this time, I am sharing my acknowledgments which is printed in the book publicly. I want to give flowers to everyone who has inspired me in different ways while I was writing this book. From my family and publishing team to inspiring voices and cultural beta readers. From friends who started this journey but are no longer at its celebration, to friendships which have evolved into something more or gone different directions. And to friends who have become dear after the acknowledgments were printed. Thank you for holding space for me in different ways 💙🧡 I can’t wait for the world to read my most cathartic and multilayered piece of storytelling to date. #bitterhoney #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #publicationday #acknowledgment #bookstagram #gratitude
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My third and most exciting novel BITTER HONEY comes out tomorrow and it took a community holding space for me to bring it to life. So this time, I am sharing my acknowledgments which is printed in the book publicly. I want to give flowers to everyone who has inspired me in different ways while I was writing this book. From my family and publishing team to inspiring voices and cultural beta readers. From friends who started this journey but are no longer at its celebration, to friendships which have evolved into something more or gone different directions. And to friends who have become dear after the acknowledgments were printed. Thank you for holding space for me in different ways 💙🧡 I can’t wait for the world to read my most cathartic and multilayered piece of storytelling to date. #bitterhoney #bitterhoneybook #lolaakinmade #publicationday #acknowledgment #bookstagram #gratitude
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Excited to share the first dates of my BITTER HONEY book tour in the UK & Sweden 💙🧡 To come join us at one of these author talk stops, please book your spots here - https://linktr.ee/lolaakinmade (LINK IN PROFILE) MAY 19 - London - In conversation with @onyiwrites and @_shaniakilah at @morocco_bound_bookshop MAY 20 - London - In conversation with @abidare_author at @wearebardbooks JUNE 2 - Uppsala - In conversation with @degmodaar at @bookshop_se JUNE 3 - Gothenburg - In conversation at @bookshop_se JUNE 4 - Stockholm - In conversation with @ryanhaile.se at @bookshop_se Hope to see you there! #book #booktour #authorlife #authorsoflinkedin #sweden #london #bitterhoneybook #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade
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Excited to share the first dates of my BITTER HONEY book tour in the UK & Sweden 💙🧡 To come join us at one of these author talk stops, please book your spots here - https://linktr.ee/lolaakinmade (LINK IN PROFILE) MAY 19 - London - In conversation with @onyiwrites and @_shaniakilah at @morocco_bound_bookshop MAY 20 - London - In conversation with @abidare_author at @wearebardbooks JUNE 2 - Uppsala - In conversation with @degmodaar at @bookshop_se JUNE 3 - Gothenburg - In conversation at @bookshop_se JUNE 4 - Stockholm - In conversation with @ryanhaile.se at @bookshop_se Hope to see you there! #book #booktour #authorlife #authorsoflinkedin #sweden #london #bitterhoneybook #bitterhoney #lolaakinmade
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Happy Mother’s Day to my gorgeous mommy @chiefofchief 💖 Thank you for always being there, your incredible words of wisdom, your inner beauty, your Ibadanisms (a constant source of metaphors and proverbs 😅), your support, your unconditional love, and for being my biggest champion. Celebrating you today and everyday ❤️ #motherdaughterbond #mothersday #motherhood #mother
Happy Mother’s Day to my gorgeous mommy @chiefofchief 💖 Thank you for always being there, your incredible words of wisdom, your inner beauty, your Ibadanisms (a constant source of metaphors and proverbs 😅), your support, your unconditional love, and for being my biggest champion. Celebrating you today and everyday ❤️ #motherdaughterbond #mothersday #motherhood #mother
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Happy Mother’s Day to my gorgeous mommy @chiefofchief 💖 Thank you for always being there, your incredible words of wisdom, your inner beauty, your Ibadanisms (a constant source of metaphors and proverbs 😅), your support, your unconditional love, and for being my biggest champion. Celebrating you today and everyday ❤️ #motherdaughterbond #mothersday #motherhood #mother
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