Lolá Ákínmádé Åkerström
Nigerian‑American author, award‑winning travel writer, photographer, and speaker based in Stockholm; author of the novel Bitter Honey and other books including In Every Mirror She's Black and Everything Is Not Enough.
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Nov 6, 2025 • 19min
Lolá Ákínmádé Åkerström, BITTER HONEY
Lolá Ákínmádé Åkerström, a Nigerian-American author and award-winning travel writer based in Stockholm, shares insights into her novel Bitter Honey, delving into themes of family secrets and generational trauma. She discusses the challenges of maintaining creativity during personal upheaval and the impact of fame on identity. Lolá reveals her inspirations for writing, including her upcoming travel-centered novel. Additionally, she highlights her photography project celebrating Afro-Swedish identity and offers travel recommendations from Uzbekistan to Croatia.
