About Chiké Frankie Edozien

African Literature and Publishing

Chiké Frankie Edozien actively engages with the African literary scene, participating in events like Afrolit Sans Frontières [22], African Book Festival in Berlin [24], and panels with writers like Ondjaki [1] and Abdellah Taïa [23]. He highlights a 'renaissance' in African publishing [1] and has moderated discussions and readings in Accra and Berlin [29][30]. His own memoir Lives of Great Men: Living and Loving as an African Gay Man has been featured in reading lists [25] and events [30].

LGBTQ+ Rights and Experiences in Africa

Edozien's memoir details life as a gay African man [25][26][31], with readings and discussions emphasizing personal narratives [30]. He amplifies anti-homophobia voices, retweeting critiques of Ghanaian politicians' hypocrisy—such as those with London-based families opposing LGBTQ+ rights [12][17][20]—and fact-based responses to religious rhetoric [12]. His work supports visibility for queer Africans [25].

Ghanaian Culture, History, and Tourism

Living in Accra, Edozien contributes travel pieces like '36 Hours in Accra' for NYT [26] and guides to neighborhoods like Labone [32]. He retraces Ghana's slave trail during the Year of Return [27], exploring pre-Middle Passage slavery history. As NYU Accra Director [26][28], he curates cultural experiences [26].

Global Politics and Anti-Imperialism

Edozien critiques Israeli actions in Lebanon and Iran [9][10][13][14], supports ICC warrants [10], and shares views on free speech [11]. He opposes MAGA figures and media bias [4][16][18], retweets papal condemnations of violence [5][7], and highlights hypocrisies like Trump family media stakes [15].

Catholicism and Faith

A recurring interest in Catholic themes appears in retweets of papal messages on violence in the Christian East [7], remarkable papal tweets [5], Maronite Catholics praying amid strikes [9], and critiques of attacks on the Pope [18].