By Bola Oriyomi
Àkàyé
Graphic Novel
With her latest book, ‘Akaye: Intriguing Yoruba Tales’, Bola Oriyomi captivates readers while sharing the joy and wisdom of African folktales. The book contains 25 stories with accompanying songs that share the adventures of various animals such as Tortoise and Monkey who embark on mischievous adventures with many lessons learned along the way.
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Bola Oriyomi is a storyteller and cultural performer focused on singing, dancing and drumming that has been performing for over 25 years. Hailing from Ondo state in Nigeria, Bola was immersed and trained in traditional Yoruba culture and dance that has inspired her work and passion for the arts. She draws inspiration from traditional African folktales and her experiences throughout life to create engaging stories and performances. Bola has performed across Canada and around the world, and also heads Ariya Afrika Cultural Group, a contemporary African dance group. Bola’s work has been featured on CBC Radio and local television stations. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Education and Yoruba as well as a degree in History from the University of Winnipeg.