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Richard Edozie
Richard Edozie
"Knowledge grows stronger when everyone can shape it — my work is simply helping more people pick up the pen… or, realistically, just start typing on whatever device they’ve got."

About me

Hi, I'm Richard Edozie — an open-knowledge advocate and co-founder of Afroyanga Cultural Enlightenment Initiative (African & Proud). I design and lead programmes that help young Africans build digital literacy, contribute factual content to Wikimedia projects, and preserve local knowledge that often goes undocumented. I studied Electronics and Computer Engineering at Lagos State University, where I also served as the Programme/Project Coordinator of the Wikimedia Fan Club from 2019 to 2021 — the role that first grounded my passion for open knowledge.

Through initiatives like Culture Connect Africa, WikiClassroom, Afroyanga Bootcampp, and AfroContent+ workshops, I’ve worked with schools, community groups, and Wikimedia user communities across multiple African countries to expand participation in the movement. My goal is simple: make knowledge more accessible, transparent, and truly representative of the people who live it.

My work

I have been active in Wikimedia projects since 2018 when I joined the Wikimedia club at my university. I have worked on various projects in the Wikimedia movement since then.

  • Wikimedia Fan Club, Lagos State University[1] (Programme/Project Coordinator,2019 - 2021)
  • Wikimedia User Group Nigeria[2] (Volunteer, member)
  • Wiki Loves Africa 2019 at the Wikimedia Fan Club, Lagos State University (Co-organizer)
  • Wiki Loves Africa 2020 at the Wikimedia Fan Club, Lagos State University (Co-organizer)
  • Nigerian Transportation and Recreation Expedition (Organizer)
  • Nigeria Expedition (Participant)
  • Black Lunch Month 2021 (Participant & Prize winner)
  • Nigerian Cuisine [3] (Organizer)
  • WikiClassroom - (Co-Organizer)
  • WikiFestival Nigeria [4] (Co-organizer)
  • African & Proud (AP) (Co-founder)
  • Afroyanga Bootcamp - Organizer
  • Culture Connect Africa/African Film & Cinema - Organizer

Contact me

  • Wikimedia username: Edriiic
  • Email
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