Learn with Lolonyo is built on more than ideas. It is shaped through real engagement, partnerships, and recognition across education, culture, and business.
This page brings together key moments that show how the work is gaining traction, from community impact and retail presence to academic partnerships and public speaking. Each reflects a clear focus on representation, opportunity, and giving young people the confidence to see themselves in their future.
Vivean was honoured to attend the Chancellors’ Dinner on 22 October 2024 to welcome BCU’s new Vice-Chancellor, Ade Adepitan MBE. The evening, themed “Passing the Baton”, celebrated the achievements of Sir Lenny Henry, who held the role of Vice-Chancellor and accomplished much during his tenure. It was a wonderful networking opportunity, and Vivean enjoyed meeting Ade, having a photo taken, and learning more about his work as a leader and author.
Vivean was a guest at The Voice Newspaper’s 40th anniversary celebration, held at the Legacy Centre of Excellence in Birmingham, which featured a major book launch and gala event. Pictured alongside BBC news reporter Nicola Beckford, she described the occasion as “a resounding success celebrating the rich legacy and tapestry of Black history”, a theme she continues to champion through Learn with Lolonyo’s collection of positive, culturally inclusive resources.
Vivean was honoured to return to her former secondary school, Hamstead Hall, to launch the Birmingham City University (BCU) Accelerate Programme. She echoed the inspiring insights shared by keynote speaker Professor David Mba, celebrating the initiative’s focus on building young people’s resilience and supporting them to strengthen their academic journeys, an approach closely aligned with her ongoing mission to empower learners through education and opportunity.
Booghe Toys, the UK’s first “Toy Scape,” features a 360-degree interactive, eco-friendly design and a dedicated virtual reality arcade. Vivean has described the opportunity to see Learn with Lolonyo resources on their shelves as “a significant achievement.” Determined to expand further, she continues to seek new retail partnerships to bring her culturally inspired educational materials to even more children and families
Vivean hosted the Patina’s Poetry launch at Hall Green Library, uniting families to celebrate literacy, culture, and creativity while supporting the campaign to save the library. Children stayed fully engaged, showing the impact of inclusive storytelling.
With Vivean’s support and a relentless local campaign, the city council reversed its closure decision, committing instead to a full refurbishment of the much-loved community library.
Learn with Lolonyo hosted a pop-up at one of Birmingham’s premier stores, John Lewis, positioning the growing brand alongside leading names such as Apple, Jo Malone, and Chanel. Birmingham City University interns gained valuable retail and customer engagement experience. The response from parents, teachers, foster carers, and staff was overwhelmingly positive, with strong sales and interest from the John Lewis buying team.
For International Women’s Day, Count Her In: Breaking Glass Ceilings in Leadership and Business launched a thematic journal range harnessing the collective power of culture and representation. Titles such as You Will Not Define Me, I Will Write My Own Full Stop, and Destined to Succeed celebrate women’s resilience, confidence, and strength. The collection amplifies shared experiences and voices, with one of the inspiring launch events hosted by Metro Bank.
STEAMhouse, a hub for technology, innovation, creative thinking, prototyping, and business development, hosted Learn with Lolonyo (LWL) and Faith Brynel Insight (FBI) to deliver their bespoke programme, Pathways to Success, for students aged 16 to 18. Vivean’s presentation inspired students to imagine greater futures, using their cultural stories as a vehicle for change. She concluded powerfully that “representation matters” in shaping ambition, identity, and purpose.
Start-Up Sandwell provided a bespoke incubation hub where Learn with Lolonyo was able to test, refine, and grow its range of culturally representative resources. Within this supportive innovation space, ideas were transformed into impactful educational tools. The experience strengthened the brand’s vision, proving that when creativity meets community support, culturally inclusive learning resources can truly flourish and reach wider audiences.
The Aston Business Clinic at Aston University, under the leadership of Aimee Postle, celebrates innovation and enterprise through the Rocket Day Awards, showcasing outstanding student success. For Learn with Lolonyo, the event highlighted the power of representation, demonstrating how visibility, belief, and diverse leadership inspire ambition, open doors, and empower the next generation to see themselves reflected in spaces of achievement and influence.
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Whether it is through partnerships, retail opportunities, education programmes, or events, Learn with Lolonyo is always looking to collaborate with people who share the same ambition to open doors and broaden perspectives.
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