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In the concluding conversation on his memoir, Lives of Great Men, Chike Frankie Edozien offers greater depth into his career as a journalist in the United States of America (USA). We use a specially curated soundtrack as a musical backdrop to discuss Edozien's experience as one of few African Journalists who covered the highly publicised case against the New York police department for the racial profiling and murder of Guinean student, Amadou Diallo. Edozien elaborates on the importance of professional bodies such as the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) in propelling the careers of aspiring journalists. We also discuss responding to homophobia among family members.A playlist of the songs referenced in this episode is available on Spotify and YouTube. Lives of Great Men is published by: Team Angelica (UK), Ouida Books (Nigeria), Jacana Media (South Africa).Books referenced in this episode: (Available for purchase online and in bookshops)The Face: Cartography of the Void - Chris AbaniWalking with Shadows - Jude DibiaShe Called Me Woman: Nigerian Queer Women Speak - Edited by Azeenarh Mohammed, Chitra Nagarajan and Rafeeat Aliyu Songs referenced this episode: (listen to the playlist on Spotify and YouTube.):Lady - Fela KutiDiallo - Wyclef JeanEkwe - Onyeka OwenuSweet Mother - Prince Nico MbagaJohnny - Yemi AladeSweetest Taboo - Sade Moving on Up - M PeopleUmqombothi - Yvonne Chaka ChakaLove Child - The SupremesJaiye Jaiye - Wizkid (featuring Femi Kuti)Manya - Mut4y ( featuring Wizkid)Booty Call - Mo’Hits All StarsFia - DavidoAll the Man That I Need - Whitney HoustonOne Moment in Time - Whitney HoustonShare your thoughts on this episode using #BooksAndrhymesSubscribe to the mailing list at Booksandrhymes.comGet in touch by sending an email to BooksAndRhymes@gmail.comFollow @BooksAndRhymes on Instagram and Twitter, For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy