About the Author

Tony was born in South London, UK . He started writing at the tender age of nine, a habit he expressed with creative enthusiasm. Tony writes poetry, plays, quotations and short stories and has recently developed a keen interest in self- coaching, personal development and the Novel.

He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at The University of Lagos, Nigeria in English and World Literature. He later went on to attain a teaching qualification at The Frances King International Training Institute, South Kensington London, it was here he studied Teaching English as a Foreign Language. He also studied Web Design at The City University in London and has organised and produced performances enhanced with flair, depth and an unusual hint of creativity. The Artist also writes for Websites in the UK and Nigeria. He published his first book in June 1999 called "The Beauty in the Dark". He is in the process of writing another book called "Be your own Role Model", (A booked aimed at inspiring the young generation into great heights of moral and social development). Tonys aim in life is to inspire the young generation and to encourage the youth to make the very best of their dreams and aspirations.

Besides the fact that the Artist has won International online awards, he is mostly inspired by Life experience, love, music and cultural awareness. Tony has a huge appetite for Life, A profound fascination for the history and philosophy that influence people and cultures, but most importantly a natural willingness to listen, share and learn.

Today he is the Online Editor for Africa Awakening Online Magazine

He is also the Creative Director for Another Cool Creation

Books

The Beauty in the Dark: A Collection of Poetry which received critical acclamation in many circles around the world.

THE SOUND OF RUNNING WATER: is a Pocket-sized gift book of Proverbs and Quotations aimed to inspire our minds in to great heights of Moral aspirations, Self -fulfillment and Positive thinking, but most importantly it is aimed at the young geneation. Our Children need Love, Guidance and Attention. Our Children also need to be shown what to do and not just told what to do. We live in a world today where there is more emphasis on Celebrities than on Role Models and we often forget that Celebrities do not always set a good example. A Role Model is a figure or mentor who sets good examples to the children and leaders of tommorow. The Children need an avenue where they can celebrate and practice what is good and not what is in fashion. They need little reminders and clues that will show them that all things good in life are possible and that Life has profound meaning. Proverbs are a very subtle way to pass on this message at a very early age because the memory lives through our minds and grows into something profound we take into the future. "The Sound of Running Water" explores a wide range of themes ranging from Love, Grace, Hope, Understanding, Forgiveness and Wisdom. ( The very little things which money cannot buy)