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A wish, an ask, and a testimony

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on May 7, 2026May 7, 2026Comments are Disabled

I am beyond thrilled to share that my visual storytelling project ÅFRÖSWÈ̩DÉ̩ has been shortlisted for the Global Arts Prize.

LọLá Ákínmádé’s ‘Compelling And Propulsive’ Third Novel, Bitter Honey, Goes To Head Of Zeus

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on November 2, 2024November 2, 2024Comments are Disabled

LọLá Ákínmádé’s ‘Compelling And Propulsive’ Third Novel, Bitter Honey, Goes To Head Of Zeus

ENGLISH VERSION: Dagens Nyheter: Lola Akinmade Åkerström – “Sweden is the most open society run by the most private people”

by Lola AkinmadeEurope, Latest NewsPosted on June 10, 2024June 16, 2024Comments are Disabled

Dagens Nyheter: Lola Akinmade Åkerström – “Sweden is the most open society run by the most private people”

2022 Summer Book Tour

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on May 9, 2022May 23, 2022Comments are Disabled

See you at my author events in Stockholm, Brussels, DC, Virginia, New York, London, and Brighton!

Latest News – Spain, Sápmi and Slowing Down

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on December 5, 2018December 5, 2018Comments are Disabled

From chasing auroras in Sápmi to relaxing for work in Spain…

37 career lessons you can learn from some of the best U2 songs

by Lola AkinmadeLatest NewsPosted on October 4, 2018October 4, 2018Comments are Disabled

Because music is life…

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  • Postcard: Dubrovnik, Croatia 
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Back from a wonderful culinary tour led by the one and only @croatian_wine_guy as a guest of @experiencedubrovnik while in town working on a new project.

While I sort through photos and notes for an upcoming post, I wanted to share this particular capture since I’m usually behind the camera. It’s been awhile since I’ve seen myself laugh this way. 

Good food, great company, and gratitude that I get to do this. To share stories through words and images.

Thank you Bozidar for the photo 🙏🏽 

#croatia #foodtour #culinary #gastronomy #wine
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  • What an incredible evening and absolute privilege to witness the legendary @muholizanele receive the prestigious Hasselblad Award bestowed by @hasselbladfoundation with its patron HRH Crown Prince Daniel doing the honour 🌟🖤

What was especially moving was when their crew and family from @muholiart_institute burst into songs of praise and gratitude. Absolutely beautiful reminder of the richness and depth of African culture, in this case, South African 🇿🇦 

Congratulations once again and a beautiful testament to living your truth, always showing up authentically, and following your own path 🖤

Check out the BTS fun in my highlights folder titled ”Hasse x Zanele”

Thank you for this wonderful invitation and I am forever grateful to be a part of the @hasselblad family as one of its #hasselbladheroines 

#hasselbladaward #photographer #visualstorytelling #sweden
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  • Dragging in a deep breath to anchor me, I dip my right foot in, slowly sliding down before drawing my other leg into the tub. The sensation is instant. Tiny sharp pricks racing across my skin as my body tries to regulate and protect itselt from the jarring shift in temperature.
I close my eyes, a palm over my heart, focusing on my breaths under the expert guidance of Dr.
Rob Williams, PhD (known as ”The Breath
Doctor”) - @drrobwilliams 

Two minutes in an ice-cold plunge bath, steadying my breathing, reminded me that in a fast-paced dizzying world, I already hold power in stillness.

Read the rest of my thoughts and reflections from @synergyretreatshow over on my @substack - LINK IN PROFILE 

#synergytheretreatshow #travel #wellnesstravel #inspiration #womenintravel @synergyretreatshow
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Postcard: Dubrovnik, Croatia 
Location: @kopundbk 

Back from a wonderful culinary tour led by the one and only @croatian_wine_guy as a guest of @experiencedubrovnik while in town working on a new project.

While I sort through photos and notes for an upcoming post, I wanted to share this particular capture since I’m usually behind the camera. It’s been awhile since I’ve seen myself laugh this way. 

Good food, great company, and gratitude that I get to do this. To share stories through words and images.

Thank you Bozidar for the photo 🙏🏽 

#croatia #foodtour #culinary #gastronomy #wine
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Postcard: Dubrovnik, Croatia Location: @kopundbk Back from a wonderful culinary tour led by the one and only @croatian_wine_guy as a guest of @experiencedubrovnik while in town working on a new project. While I sort through photos and notes for an upcoming post, I wanted to share this particular capture since I’m usually behind the camera. It’s been awhile since I’ve seen myself laugh this way. Good food, great company, and gratitude that I get to do this. To share stories through words and images. Thank you Bozidar for the photo 🙏🏽 #croatia #foodtour #culinary #gastronomy #wine
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What an incredible evening and absolute privilege to witness the legendary @muholizanele receive the prestigious Hasselblad Award bestowed by @hasselbladfoundation with its patron HRH Crown Prince Daniel doing the honour 🌟🖤

What was especially moving was when their crew and family from @muholiart_institute burst into songs of praise and gratitude. Absolutely beautiful reminder of the richness and depth of African culture, in this case, South African 🇿🇦 

Congratulations once again and a beautiful testament to living your truth, always showing up authentically, and following your own path 🖤

Check out the BTS fun in my highlights folder titled ”Hasse x Zanele”

Thank you for this wonderful invitation and I am forever grateful to be a part of the @hasselblad family as one of its #hasselbladheroines 

#hasselbladaward #photographer #visualstorytelling #sweden
What an incredible evening and absolute privilege to witness the legendary @muholizanele receive the prestigious Hasselblad Award bestowed by @hasselbladfoundation with its patron HRH Crown Prince Daniel doing the honour 🌟🖤

What was especially moving was when their crew and family from @muholiart_institute burst into songs of praise and gratitude. Absolutely beautiful reminder of the richness and depth of African culture, in this case, South African 🇿🇦 

Congratulations once again and a beautiful testament to living your truth, always showing up authentically, and following your own path 🖤

Check out the BTS fun in my highlights folder titled ”Hasse x Zanele”

Thank you for this wonderful invitation and I am forever grateful to be a part of the @hasselblad family as one of its #hasselbladheroines 

#hasselbladaward #photographer #visualstorytelling #sweden
What an incredible evening and absolute privilege to witness the legendary @muholizanele receive the prestigious Hasselblad Award bestowed by @hasselbladfoundation with its patron HRH Crown Prince Daniel doing the honour 🌟🖤

What was especially moving was when their crew and family from @muholiart_institute burst into songs of praise and gratitude. Absolutely beautiful reminder of the richness and depth of African culture, in this case, South African 🇿🇦 

Congratulations once again and a beautiful testament to living your truth, always showing up authentically, and following your own path 🖤

Check out the BTS fun in my highlights folder titled ”Hasse x Zanele”

Thank you for this wonderful invitation and I am forever grateful to be a part of the @hasselblad family as one of its #hasselbladheroines 

#hasselbladaward #photographer #visualstorytelling #sweden
What an incredible evening and absolute privilege to witness the legendary @muholizanele receive the prestigious Hasselblad Award bestowed by @hasselbladfoundation with its patron HRH Crown Prince Daniel doing the honour 🌟🖤

What was especially moving was when their crew and family from @muholiart_institute burst into songs of praise and gratitude. Absolutely beautiful reminder of the richness and depth of African culture, in this case, South African 🇿🇦 

Congratulations once again and a beautiful testament to living your truth, always showing up authentically, and following your own path 🖤

Check out the BTS fun in my highlights folder titled ”Hasse x Zanele”

Thank you for this wonderful invitation and I am forever grateful to be a part of the @hasselblad family as one of its #hasselbladheroines 

#hasselbladaward #photographer #visualstorytelling #sweden
What an incredible evening and absolute privilege to witness the legendary @muholizanele receive the prestigious Hasselblad Award bestowed by @hasselbladfoundation with its patron HRH Crown Prince Daniel doing the honour 🌟🖤

What was especially moving was when their crew and family from @muholiart_institute burst into songs of praise and gratitude. Absolutely beautiful reminder of the richness and depth of African culture, in this case, South African 🇿🇦 

Congratulations once again and a beautiful testament to living your truth, always showing up authentically, and following your own path 🖤

Check out the BTS fun in my highlights folder titled ”Hasse x Zanele”

Thank you for this wonderful invitation and I am forever grateful to be a part of the @hasselblad family as one of its #hasselbladheroines 

#hasselbladaward #photographer #visualstorytelling #sweden
What an incredible evening and absolute privilege to witness the legendary @muholizanele receive the prestigious Hasselblad Award bestowed by @hasselbladfoundation with its patron HRH Crown Prince Daniel doing the honour 🌟🖤

What was especially moving was when their crew and family from @muholiart_institute burst into songs of praise and gratitude. Absolutely beautiful reminder of the richness and depth of African culture, in this case, South African 🇿🇦 

Congratulations once again and a beautiful testament to living your truth, always showing up authentically, and following your own path 🖤

Check out the BTS fun in my highlights folder titled ”Hasse x Zanele”

Thank you for this wonderful invitation and I am forever grateful to be a part of the @hasselblad family as one of its #hasselbladheroines 

#hasselbladaward #photographer #visualstorytelling #sweden
What an incredible evening and absolute privilege to witness the legendary @muholizanele receive the prestigious Hasselblad Award bestowed by @hasselbladfoundation with its patron HRH Crown Prince Daniel doing the honour 🌟🖤

What was especially moving was when their crew and family from @muholiart_institute burst into songs of praise and gratitude. Absolutely beautiful reminder of the richness and depth of African culture, in this case, South African 🇿🇦 

Congratulations once again and a beautiful testament to living your truth, always showing up authentically, and following your own path 🖤

Check out the BTS fun in my highlights folder titled ”Hasse x Zanele”

Thank you for this wonderful invitation and I am forever grateful to be a part of the @hasselblad family as one of its #hasselbladheroines 

#hasselbladaward #photographer #visualstorytelling #sweden
What an incredible evening and absolute privilege to witness the legendary @muholizanele receive the prestigious Hasselblad Award bestowed by @hasselbladfoundation with its patron HRH Crown Prince Daniel doing the honour 🌟🖤

What was especially moving was when their crew and family from @muholiart_institute burst into songs of praise and gratitude. Absolutely beautiful reminder of the richness and depth of African culture, in this case, South African 🇿🇦 

Congratulations once again and a beautiful testament to living your truth, always showing up authentically, and following your own path 🖤

Check out the BTS fun in my highlights folder titled ”Hasse x Zanele”

Thank you for this wonderful invitation and I am forever grateful to be a part of the @hasselblad family as one of its #hasselbladheroines 

#hasselbladaward #photographer #visualstorytelling #sweden
What an incredible evening and absolute privilege to witness the legendary @muholizanele receive the prestigious Hasselblad Award bestowed by @hasselbladfoundation with its patron HRH Crown Prince Daniel doing the honour 🌟🖤

What was especially moving was when their crew and family from @muholiart_institute burst into songs of praise and gratitude. Absolutely beautiful reminder of the richness and depth of African culture, in this case, South African 🇿🇦 

Congratulations once again and a beautiful testament to living your truth, always showing up authentically, and following your own path 🖤

Check out the BTS fun in my highlights folder titled ”Hasse x Zanele”

Thank you for this wonderful invitation and I am forever grateful to be a part of the @hasselblad family as one of its #hasselbladheroines 

#hasselbladaward #photographer #visualstorytelling #sweden
What an incredible evening and absolute privilege to witness the legendary @muholizanele receive the prestigious Hasselblad Award bestowed by @hasselbladfoundation with its patron HRH Crown Prince Daniel doing the honour 🌟🖤

What was especially moving was when their crew and family from @muholiart_institute burst into songs of praise and gratitude. Absolutely beautiful reminder of the richness and depth of African culture, in this case, South African 🇿🇦 

Congratulations once again and a beautiful testament to living your truth, always showing up authentically, and following your own path 🖤

Check out the BTS fun in my highlights folder titled ”Hasse x Zanele”

Thank you for this wonderful invitation and I am forever grateful to be a part of the @hasselblad family as one of its #hasselbladheroines 

#hasselbladaward #photographer #visualstorytelling #sweden
What an incredible evening and absolute privilege to witness the legendary @muholizanele receive the prestigious Hasselblad Award bestowed by @hasselbladfoundation with its patron HRH Crown Prince Daniel doing the honour 🌟🖤

What was especially moving was when their crew and family from @muholiart_institute burst into songs of praise and gratitude. Absolutely beautiful reminder of the richness and depth of African culture, in this case, South African 🇿🇦 

Congratulations once again and a beautiful testament to living your truth, always showing up authentically, and following your own path 🖤

Check out the BTS fun in my highlights folder titled ”Hasse x Zanele”

Thank you for this wonderful invitation and I am forever grateful to be a part of the @hasselblad family as one of its #hasselbladheroines 

#hasselbladaward #photographer #visualstorytelling #sweden
What an incredible evening and absolute privilege to witness the legendary @muholizanele receive the prestigious Hasselblad Award bestowed by @hasselbladfoundation with its patron HRH Crown Prince Daniel doing the honour 🌟🖤

What was especially moving was when their crew and family from @muholiart_institute burst into songs of praise and gratitude. Absolutely beautiful reminder of the richness and depth of African culture, in this case, South African 🇿🇦 

Congratulations once again and a beautiful testament to living your truth, always showing up authentically, and following your own path 🖤

Check out the BTS fun in my highlights folder titled ”Hasse x Zanele”

Thank you for this wonderful invitation and I am forever grateful to be a part of the @hasselblad family as one of its #hasselbladheroines 

#hasselbladaward #photographer #visualstorytelling #sweden
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What an incredible evening and absolute privilege to witness the legendary @muholizanele receive the prestigious Hasselblad Award bestowed by @hasselbladfoundation with its patron HRH Crown Prince Daniel doing the honour 🌟🖤 What was especially moving was when their crew and family from @muholiart_institute burst into songs of praise and gratitude. Absolutely beautiful reminder of the richness and depth of African culture, in this case, South African 🇿🇦 Congratulations once again and a beautiful testament to living your truth, always showing up authentically, and following your own path 🖤 Check out the BTS fun in my highlights folder titled ”Hasse x Zanele” Thank you for this wonderful invitation and I am forever grateful to be a part of the @hasselblad family as one of its #hasselbladheroines #hasselbladaward #photographer #visualstorytelling #sweden
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Dragging in a deep breath to anchor me, I dip my right foot in, slowly sliding down before drawing my other leg into the tub. The sensation is instant. Tiny sharp pricks racing across my skin as my body tries to regulate and protect itselt from the jarring shift in temperature.
I close my eyes, a palm over my heart, focusing on my breaths under the expert guidance of Dr.
Rob Williams, PhD (known as ”The Breath
Doctor”) - @drrobwilliams 

Two minutes in an ice-cold plunge bath, steadying my breathing, reminded me that in a fast-paced dizzying world, I already hold power in stillness.

Read the rest of my thoughts and reflections from @synergyretreatshow over on my @substack - LINK IN PROFILE 

#synergytheretreatshow #travel #wellnesstravel #inspiration #womenintravel @synergyretreatshow
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Dragging in a deep breath to anchor me, I dip my right foot in, slowly sliding down before drawing my other leg into the tub. The sensation is instant. Tiny sharp pricks racing across my skin as my body tries to regulate and protect itselt from the jarring shift in temperature. I close my eyes, a palm over my heart, focusing on my breaths under the expert guidance of Dr. Rob Williams, PhD (known as ”The Breath Doctor”) - @drrobwilliams Two minutes in an ice-cold plunge bath, steadying my breathing, reminded me that in a fast-paced dizzying world, I already hold power in stillness. Read the rest of my thoughts and reflections from @synergyretreatshow over on my @substack - LINK IN PROFILE #synergytheretreatshow #travel #wellnesstravel #inspiration #womenintravel @synergyretreatshow
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