Bolouebi Solomon – Writer of All of Us
Bolouebi Solomon is an Anglo-Nigerian writer who approaches writing as an act of exploration—an act of self-discovery and quiet excavation. Raised in Nigeria and shaped by her early adulthood in England, she writes at the intersection of memory, migration, culture, and identity. Influenced by Ijaw heritage, the cosmopolitan rhythm of Port Harcourt, pidgin English, and later the textures of British English, her voice carries layered histories and shifting identities
Her debut memoir, All of Us, grew from poetry—rooted in curiosity, reflection, and the courage to speak what was once unspoken. Writing for her is not performance; it is revelation.
About All of Us
One life. One girl. Many women. Many mothers.
All of Us is a legacy memoir that follows a girl separated from her mother at an early age, moving between homes and relatives, learning survival long before childhood is meant to end. Raised within communal living and scarcity, she navigates instability, faith, autonomy, and difficult choices that ripple through family and culture.
At its heart, the book explores what it means to grow up where resources are fragile, belief systems are powerful, and resilience becomes a way of life. It examines poverty, communal warmth and wounds, religion, identity, and the quiet strength of women who hold families together in impossible conditions
“This is not just my story. It is the story of all of us who survived.”
Pre-Book Launch Event – 2 May
On 2 May, Bolouebi will host a pre-book launch and collaborative storytelling event at Holmfirth Civic Hall (1 pm–6 pm). The event will centre on conversation around All of Us and will feature other creatives and storytellers, creating a shared space for reflection, memory, and dialogue.
This gathering is more than a book launch—it is an invitation into community. A chance to explore uncomfortable conversations, shared histories, and the power of story to connect us across generations and geographies.
Ticket Options
• Community Pass (£5) – Entry to the event to mingle and be part of the atmosphere (does not include food or book).
• Friends & Readers Pass – Includes food and an advance copy of All of Us.
• Online Pass (Free) – Includes online access
Tickets can be booked via Eventbrite (link available through Bolouebi social platforms).
Connect & Follow
To follow the journey, book tickets, and explore more of Bolouebi’s writing and poetry, visit:
https://linktr.ee/bolouebisolomon
TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ 