Tony Tokunbo Fernandez was born in South London and has lived in several parts of England and Nigeria . He started writing at the tender age of nine, a habit he expressed with creative enthusiasm. Tony writes Poetry, Plays, Proverbs on Personal development and Children’s Stories. He has recently developed a keen interest in Self- Coaching, Self-made recipes 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.

Tony has organised and produced events and performances enhanced with flair, depth and an unusual hint of creativity in  several parts of London and Berkshire. 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" (A Collection of Poetry which received critical acclamation in many circles around the world). 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). Tony’s aim in life is to inspire the young generation and to encourage the youth to make the very best of their dreams and aspirations, He has published a 2nd book called  " The Sound of Running Water" – A Family gift book of proverbs and quotations on Personal Development.

  
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

Website: www.africa-awakening.co.uk