Steve Biko
Steve Biko was a South African anti-apartheid activist and a key figure in the Black Consciousness Movement, advocating for the empowerment and self-reliance of Black South Africans. His philosophy and activism in the 1970s inspired a generation to fight against racial oppression, making him a martyr for the struggle for freedom after his death in police custody in 1977.
Born on Sep 18, 1927 (98 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 49,106 | $106,000 | 97$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 8.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,834 | $15,000 | 14$ |
| Totals | 2 | 56,732,463 | 51,940 | $121,000 | 111$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Jamaica:
Biko was an iconic anti-apartheid figure whose death in police custody sparked global outcry.
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Kenya:
Advocate Steve Biko represented the settlers in court, highlighting the government's failure to implement the judgment.
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South Africa:
Ragavan was deeply shaken by the death in detention of his close friend and comrade, Steve Biko.
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Gambia:
Steve Biko scored one goal before half time, which eventually proved to be a consolation for the Bakau Giant Killers.
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Gambia:
Gunjur United will host Steve Biko in their final friendly match today.
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United Kingdom:
Steve Biko was an anti-apartheid leader whose death in police custody in 1977 is being re-investigated.
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Jamaica:
Steve Biko was an iconic anti-apartheid figure who died in police custody in 1977.
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United Kingdom:
Steve Biko was a prominent South African anti-apartheid activist and founder of the Black Consciousness Movement.
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Mozambique:
Steve Biko was a prominent anti-apartheid activist and founder of the Black Consciousness Movement.
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South Africa:
Steve Biko’s Black Consciousness was, in my view, an excellent instance of weaponising political irony.
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