Upcoming Events
22 Nov, 2023
Folkestone Book Festival
Join Tọlá as she draws you into her superhero story starring a British-Nigerian girl who learns that her Afro hair has psychokinetic powers. She tells the tale of Onyeka, whose mother whisks her off to the Academy of the Sun, a school in Nigeria where Solari – children with superpowers – are trained.
*Schools Only
3rd Oct, 2023
Henley Literary Festival
Join Tọlá as she draws you into her superhero story starring a British-Nigerian girl who learns that her Afro hair has psychokinetic powers. She tells the tale of Onyeka, whose mother whisks her off to the Academy of the Sun, a school in Nigeria where Solari – children with superpowers – are trained.
*Schools Only
4th Oct, 2023 - Postponed
Chichester Children's BookFest
Tọlá brings Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun to life at Chichester Children’s BookFest, drawing you into her superhero story starring a British-Nigerian girl who learns that her Afro hair has psychokinetic powers.
*Schools Only
5th Oct, 2023
Maidstone LitFest
14th Oct, 2023
Waterstones Chatham
Tọlá Okogwu will be in Waterstones Chatham signing copies of her action-packed middle grade novels, Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun and Onyeka and the Rise of the Rebels.
Suitable for all ages
28th Oct, 2023
Black British Book Festival
Discover Your Inner Superhero at the Black British Book Festival with Onyeka and the Rise of the Rebels! Prepare for an electrifying session with acclaimed author Tọlá Okogwu as she immerses you in the captivating world of Onyeka and her extraordinary superpowers.
Ages 8 years+
Check back soon for future events!
Past Events
March 12, 2023
Tọlá Okogwu brings Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun to life drawing you into her superhero story starring a British-Nigerian girl who learns that her Afro hair has psychokinetic powers in an interactive family event at WOW London.
Ages 8 years+
March 25, 2023
Tola Okogwu will be in Waterstones Ashford in the morning to celebrate the launch of book two in the series, Onyeka and the Rise of the Rebels. She will be signing copies of both books, and we will also be running some superhero crafts! Come along and say hello.
Ages 8 years+
March 25, 2023
Tola Okogwu will be in Waterstones Canterbury in the afternoon to celebrate the launch of book two in the series, Onyeka and the Rise of the Rebels. She will be signing copies of both books, and we will also be running some superhero crafts! Come along and say hello.
Ages 8 years+
September 20, 2022
Meet Tọlá Okogwu and discover her epic superhero adventure Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun at the CGI Schools Gala Day in Galashiels, as part of Borders Book Festival.
Ages 9 years+
September 24, 2022
Meet Tolá Okogwu at the Wigtown Book Festival and discover her epic superhero adventure Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun! Onyeka is the newest addition to the Academy of the Sun, a prestigious school where children with superpowers are trained to battle for the truth.
October 9, 2022
Unicorns, faeries and superheroes assemble. Join three sensational storytellers Peter Bunzl, Tolá Okogwu and A F Steadman as they talk with author Anna James about their action-packed fantasy novels, world building and how their books might be transformed from page to screen.