About Me

Olusegun Akande

Young Performing Artists is a subsidiary of OA Empowerment, a company founded by Olusegun Akande.

Olusegun is a published author of a series of children’s books, titled, Amazing Adventures of Izi and Larry the Dinosaur (www.iziandlarry.com).

As well as writing children’s books, he writes young adult and adult fantasy fiction about the supernatural and to paranormal; particularly regards to different realms and spiritual forces.

His latest novels, The Apprentice: Volume One and The Apprentice: Redemption depict the existence of different realms, and the ways in which these universes are mysteriously linked; the heart of the story is the notion of free will. Both The Apprentice: Volume One and The Apprentice: Redemption are available on Amazon

He also teaches creative writing and drama in a number of primary schools in London, and mentors and teaches both primary and secondary school children online. He also runs a free Children’s Story Time programme on Facebook once a month, which includes short sessions on Creative Writing. you can access this here

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The Apprentice Vol. 1 & 2

As well as a fascination with the supernatural in the form of dragons, I wrote this book because I believe there is a story behind every evil character. Most are evil as a result of a traumatic experience, and usually set out with intentions they genuinely believed to be noble. Does this justify their actions? Certainly not! But I want readers to see both sides of the story. 

The Apprentice depicts the existence of different realms, and the ways in which these universes are mysteriously interlinked; and at the core of the story is the notion of free will.

Amazing Adventures Of Izi And Larry The Dinosaur

Want your child to learn about African history and culture?

My Izi and Larry children’s books series educate children about the history and culture of different African countries through exciting and fun adventures. In a period wherein the calls for schools to teach black history have never been louder, my books provide an excellent platform for introducing your child to African history and culture

Children’s Story Time

Launched during the Covid 19 pandemic to help parents keep their children engaged, Children’s Story Time is a free weekly broadcast for children aged between 7 and 11. The programme includes a narration and acting out of short stories, creative writing competitions, and even singing performances from various guests.

The objective is to entertain, challenge, and inspire children to embrace reading, writing, drama, storytelling, and singing as fun and exciting ways in which to develop excellent communication skills and build confidence.

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