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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1 | 8.00 | 0.41% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 242,076 | $350,000 | 1,429$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,435 | $15,000 | 12$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,274 | $2,700,000 | 1,164$ |
| Mozambique | 1 | 9.00 | 0.35% | +0% | 31,255,435 | 108,150 | $15,000 | 52$ |
| Totals | 4 | 161,411,303 | 381,935 | $3,080,000 | 2,657$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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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South Africa:
Foundations promoting the legacies of Thabo Mbeki, Steve Biko, FW de Klerk, Robert Sobukwe and Desmond and Leah Tutu also did not attend last week’s convention.
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Peru:
Steve Biko was arrested in 1967 and died from police brutality under apartheid.
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South Africa:
Hilary Beckles recalled meeting Steve Biko in Zambia as a student and honored his legacy by naming his son after him.
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South Africa:
Steve Biko is the father of Nkosinathi and Samora Biko.
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Kenya:
Steve Biko was recognized for his contributions through the humanitarian cheque initiative.
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United Kingdom:
Steve Biko was a prominent anti-apartheid activist.
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