Faces Of Africa Ken Saro-Wiwa: All For My People

Ken Saro-Wiwa was a Nigerian activist and a martyr, a brave and inspiring campaigner who led his Ogoni people's struggle against the decades-long defilement of their land by oil companies. Unfortunately, he ended up paying for it with his life. Today, the struggle still goes on and the legacy of Ken Saro-Wiwa lives on.

[@professor.ekpenisi1880]

Each time I watch this it reminds me of the legacy of good people lives for ever. Today Abacha is gone, Ken is gone, but Ken is remembered for good deeds, Abacha for wickedness and evil.

[@ezekielnhialmading7839]

Today on 01.10.2023 on independence day of Nigeria I want to salute Ken Saro Wiwa and people of Ogoniland. Big love from south Sudan

[@james-gyangdungiet4663]

Today I mourn Ken Saro Wiwa. I felt his pains and frustrations as a minority group in the north central and it is my resolve to stand for the same ideals he stood for and dare to die for that which he died for...JUSTICE!!!

[@tolulopejayeoba2448]

i wonder why some broken people will give this docuseries thumbs down...R.I.P Ken Saro Wiwa...he found his course in life and went through boldly...respect...Abacha, where is he from? Hausa or Fulani?? i wonder if hez resting in peace.

[@mohammedkamara1776]

This was a story I followed in the midst of a brutal civil war in my country, Liberia. It touched me a lot. The Ogoni people were betrayed by the rest of Nigeria.

[@juliusfirima9206]

I wonder if we can still have this kind of selfless leader in our world today. I heard about Ken since early 90's, but sincerely untill his death I never knew how powerful he was. I'm proud to be an Ogoni. The struggles of Ken has only embolded me. U can kill a messenger but u can't kill the message. For me, living life means nothing if that life cannot be sacrificed for an idea that one holds so dearly. I love my people and I'm happy Ken has given me a voice.... One day, justice will reign in our land!

[@childrenareinnocent2317]

The youth must NOT let his message die. We are not free until we are free! People are still suffering today from the unjust poison of Ogoni land by Shell.

[@thecargotsold]

ÞSo wait a Chinese media firm is posting documentaries about African freedom fighters while China is persecuting it's own people who dare demand freedom from evil communism, while at the same time enslaving Africa via bad debts and neo colonialism? What kind of irony is this? These documentaries are meant to hoodwink Africans that China is one of us...but be not fooled sons and daughters of the soil...it is a facade....China ain't our friend...the dragon is the devil.

[@tino_baba]

A man of sparkling wisdom, his memories shall never be forgotten.

[@emmanuelmensah3141]

Blacks distriminating each others,God bless Ken Saro Wiwa. And shame to the authorities who killed him.

[@overviewthem]

This just shook a sad and powerful reminder of how the colonial powers would use agents of one African ethnicity against another to achieve their goal of manipulation as during the slave trades. Seeing this for the first time, and seeing the struggles for Ken Saro-Wiwa's struggle for his people, the Ogoni people just showed the magnitude of a man he was to stand up for the rights of his people and in essence an example to others facing such dire straits to do the same in respect to their own concerns.

[@umeakuikeosy8120]

Look at all the Brains we lost becsuse of this gift God gave us called oil..

[@DumzzyEmpireTv]

U can kill the messenger but you can't kill the message. Ur dreams must be fulfilled my hero @Ken saro wiwa

[@eveglobalservices9281]

The unjust killing of Saro-wiwa still represents a scar on the conscience of the nation called Nigeria. What saro-wiwa stands for remains at the core of the problems of the Nigerian state. It remains an unresolved and unaddressed direct indictment against Nigeria. Nigeria can therefore not find rest until there is justice for Saro-Wiwa.

[@MaverickAoko]

Nigerian is no nation. It's a British carved catastrophe sharing geographical boundaries

[@internalsunshine2573]

As an African American His story makes us proud yet very frustrated. The world owes Africa billions of dollars and until Africa becomes one continent and mobilizes its power it will never be compensated properly or gain any power. This wouldn’t keep happening if the people and countries were unified. The resources the money the brain power the hearts of the people to see past the bullshit and help each other take control and build a better world for everyone!!

[@DavidCovenant5293]

Tear's dropped off my eyes hearing this history for the first time..he was a great hero that can not be replace by anyone in this country today! Rest on man struggle continue

[@drwolep]

Kenneth Bassey great man indeed. I almost teared up too😢

[@nmasspace7916]

They wanted him to be forgotten forever

[@kamaraosmanbikal397]

Rest in peace, Ken. I am reading one of his books.

[@valeetasimpson5328]

I lived in West Africa from 2/67-2/70. Never heard of any concern for the neighboring countries helping their brothers. Now, as an adult, I can see why. Like one of my brothers said in his comments,”the same people that killed him are still in power today” . May his soul ever Rest In Peace🙏❤️ as the struggle continues!

[@thonsamuel7750]

The body of hero can get perish, but the vision couldn't lost until the history become reality and successful in the years to come..I love to African life regaining, united and work for the service of unity.

[@mebukuragabriel5355]

Lord give me grace to touch the life of needy also a safe lives for you as this great man

[@olajideokuneye1725]

One of the dark chapters of Nigeria’s history...R.I.P. Mr Wiwa.

[@waxsonwisdom1395]

A true leader you are "Ken" continue to rest in peace.

[@singerpaul]

Ken may your soul rest in peace. One day justice will prevail,if the Lord tarries I'm a proud Ogoni man

[@baleani1955]

A True Patriot. Real HERO in my opinion. The Great KSW lives on.

[@tman6114]

Tears dropped from my eyes after hearing this story we will all die one day, I pray that the wicked shall never go unpunished.

[@simonatsekhagbo8250]

If by my death my people shall be free, Lord! take my soul but the STRUGGLE CONTINUE - Ken Saro Wiwa

[@zion-pikin5968]

Xami Wan: it's only Jesus that sets people free. Nobody can set anyone free by sacrificing themselves. We can sacrifice our lives for a worthy cause only

[@mebukuragabriel5355]

yes that's true talk But Our lives need someone no matter whom You are or what you have your lives need someone as your destiny Helper thanks for the privilege and the wisdom.

[@mebukuragabriel5355]

Jesus Christ son of God have mercy on us

[@mebukuragabriel5355]

so much touched

[@jaibanks7151]

Wow!!! DEEP!

[@johnmwangi40]

When Ken Saro Wiwa wrote a short story titled "Africa Kills Her Sun", little did he know that it would come to happen to him. RIP great man.

[@johanesambroseochieng44]

JOHNIE TREV

[@johanesambroseochieng44]

JOHNIE TREV I C READ UR ENCOUNTERS OF FROM AFRICA

[@johnmwangi40]

Sure. That was my favorite story in Encounters from Africa.

[@joaocarvalho6792]

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[@simonatsekhagbo8250]

Africa kill her son ~ Ken Saro Wiwa

[@sterlingwalter6225]

He put Ogoniland "on the map," the man says...Why ? because he was such a superlative writer, that is the sentence after sentence. perfect. (His daughter Noo is damn good too). I found his book I think in the British Council library in Dar es Salaam, in 2000, is where I discovered Ken Saro-Wiwa. from the USA. thank you.

[@chicchi1682]

menh the man could write novel, scripts you name it.

[@saiaha]

Ken was such an inspiration. So appreciative of his work.

[@DonaldG-qq4ol]

Praise to Mr. Ken Saro-Wiwa and family. May the Ogoni people be respected as all others, and compensated. Thank you for documentary

[@salehothman449]

Wonderful humanity, blessing to all of them.

[@golderp]

You know it’s really terrible when even Mugabe disapproved

[@jaibanks7151]

Big facts 💯!!

[@motorcop505]

His daughter is stunning and extremely articulate. She could easily be a super model. It is a terrible tragedy that Gen. Abacha got away with killing him.

[@richardwere4487]

Why a super model... they are over-sexed unappreciated women who rely on their make up

[@dasbarasat2637]

Read her book. Great travel writing. Just because she's beautiful doesn't mean her only worth is as a super model in Europe. Nigerians are articulate. And she writes for the Guardian

[@mebukuragabriel5355]

GOD so their is people's That Ready to die for humans right and safe the lives of others and mostly the poor . God I'm feeling touched about these great man.

[@thecargotsold]

So wait a Chinese media firm is posting documentaries about African freedom fighters while China is persecuting it's own people who dare demand freedom from evil communism, while at the same time enslaving Africa via bad debts and neo colonialism? What kind of irony is this? These documentaries are meant to hoodwink Africans that China is one of us...but be not fooled sons and daughters of the soil...it is a facade....China ain't our friend...the dragon is the devil.

[@judetitus7550]

Saro might be dead, but the struggle continues. This is a lesson to other African governments.

[@kakamega3]

Indeed a true son of Africa and great Nigerian patriot.May his legacy inspire more NIgerians to fight for freedom of speech and equity.Fondly remembered and idolized in India through Ken Sarowiwa Hall near ISBT in New Delhi in 1993.The Hall hosted an international seminar on language and nationalism which i was privileged to attend alongside famous Kenyan writer Ngungi wa Thiong'o with whom we shared lunch reminscing on "Decolonising the mind".That was the period when gatherings of more than three people could earn you the brand of a traitor and a prison term.Peace and blessings to the Ogonis and others who find themselves in such injust social and economic situations.

[@thecargotsold]

ÇSo wait a Chinese media firm is posting documentaries about African freedom fighters while China is persecuting it's own people who dare demand freedom from evil communism, while at the same time enslaving Africa via bad debts and neo colonialism? What kind of irony is this? These documentaries are meant to hoodwink Africans that China is one of us...but be not fooled sons and daughters of the soil...it is a facade....China ain't our friend...the dragon is the devil.

[@winnycate5014]

Cool

[@sirb5744]

I can hear my grandparents voices in that song. 😭😭😭😭

[@bastiannewday5621]

But today the struggle dies because people you fight for have joined the corrupt government and they are afraid of death

[@esthermokhali2555]

Ken Saro-Wiwa saved his people. Very few stands up to the might of their government and that of West companies. It's frustrating and disheartening to see people living in such dangerous conditions and looking at their rivers contaminated to the core by oil. coming from those served pipes. The Nigerian government neglected the Ogoni people for years earning money from Shell oil companies at their expense. It's a pity Ken had to pay with his life to later get attention. At least Ogoni people are now recognised in their own Motherland Nigeria. Thanks to him and those who embraced and supported the struggles.😢😢 Long live Ken Saro-Wiwa!❤

[@arreyenoh5288]

As a young boy ken was my hero, my idol. Abacha the pig is not a real man. Let’s fight for ogoni people

[@mebukuragabriel5355]

God my heart was so bitter about this innocent man

[@nigeriaaa7927]

I am ogoni and I am saddened buy this

[@kelvindaniels4956]

By..... .buy.... Try to check back..

[@justmyopinion9883]

Thank you for sharing this educational video about Nigeria, big oil, the Ogoni people and the life of Mr Ken Saro-Wiwa. I believe Mr Ken was a genuine hero.

[@creativestrategist8513]

Saro-Wiwa: One of A Few Good Men. Heaven Holds the Dearly Departed.

[@martinmoyo6929]

I really enjoy his novels, sozaboy and forest of flowers

[@tonneyodhiambo6482]

His son Ken Wiwa has written a beautiful autobiography that also provides Kan Saro-Wiwa's biography in a way. All this info is just part of what the son says. I like where he admits that his story begins where his father's ends.

[@kolawolebabatunde8712]

What an Hero ken

[@johanesambroseochieng44]

AFRIKA LOVES KILLING HER SUN'S N FORGETTING THEM R.I.P 2 ALL THE FALLEN SUN'S OF MAMA AFRIKA

[@thecargotsold]

So wait a Chinese media firm is posting documentaries about African freedom fighters while China is persecuting it's own people who dare demand freedom from evil communism, while at the same time enslaving Africa via bad debts and neo colonialism? What kind of irony is this? These documentaries are meant to hoodwink Africans that China is one of us...but be not fooled sons and daughters of the soil...it is a facade....China ain't our friend...the dragon is the devil.

[@nnamdianyaibe6486]

Good morning my people!

[@FinancialFinesse00]

Thanks for this valuble and informative episode of Mr.Wiwa and God bless the Ogoni people peace and blessings

[@suren46]

புரட்சி எப்போதும் வெல்லும் ! 💜 Great Environmental Activist !

[@bobocamewegokokinovadonesh6627]

You can kill a revolutionary but you can't kill his message. According to historical evidence, revolutionary always carry the victory at the end of the day because history provide actual evidence that will eventually lead to his victory. Long live to all revolutionaries in Nigeria for ever.

[@thecargotsold]

So wait a Chinese media firm is posting documentaries about African freedom fighters while China is persecuting it's own people who dare demand freedom from evil communism, while at the same time enslaving Africa via bad debts and neo colonialism? What kind of irony is this? These documentaries are meant to hoodwink Africans that China is one of us...but be not fooled sons and daughters of the soil...it is a facade....China ain't our friend...the dragon is the devil.

[@sthenrymary]

Shell paid Ogoniland $15 million? That's peanuts compared to what they've extracted & the environmental degradation they caused. That's not justice, it's cruel & unusual punishment. They wouldn't dare do such in the western world. BP paid billions & continue to pay to this day for the oil spill in the Gulf Coast in the U.S.

[@rosaromuloyou]

Enorme testemunho este documentário sobre Ken Saro-Wiwa, admirável patriota nigeriano e africano. Tive a oportunidade de conhecer o seu vasto e versátil trabalho através da comunicação social e do seu livro Um mês e um dia, traduzido e publicado para português, nos anos noventa.

[@mg9962]

May your soul rest in peace our Hero our father. Nigeria's are thank you for your efforts #Revolution 4 Nigeria Now

[@PhemyWilliams]

A TRUE HERO OF THE PEOPLE!!! REST IN POWER SOULJAH. MORE STRENGTH TO YOUR LOVED ONES. x

[@ochukodafiaghor2724]

This is really painful. I wonder how his family especially his children have managed to live through the pain of how a lesser man in relation to the quality of the human spirit executed a quality human being like their dad. The pursuit of justice can be very expensive. May his rich soul continue to live in peace.

[@angelicakweku5293]

I can't believe Igbos are mentioned as one of those marginalizing Ogoni people!!!! Igbos that escaped extinction by genocide via pogroms and civil war? When was the last time we shared a state with Ogoni people? When was the last time,Igbos ran affairs in Nigeria? From the oil boom of 1970s till now,what has Igbos got to do with this? Really?

[@mebukuragabriel5355]

GOD in your infinity Mercy change my story from zero to hero

[@peacetheworld...........7105]

Great man! I'm reading his book. Rest in peace.

[@diouranke]

a marytr indeed. I will read that. I am reading his daughter Noo's book

[@africanvigilante739]

I'm most interested in the part of unknown assailants that killed the Ogoni leaders. That's the false flag that was used to kill him.

[@henriomoeje8741]

Abacha didn't contribute anything to Nigeria, yet he had the audacity to murder those who were industrious. Wiwa was a playwright, activist, author, business tycoon, etc. Abacha was a soldier of no immense value to the republic.

[@vetukudoh]

The money he stole alone can not still be recovered till date. He killed innocent men, no wonder he died a terrible death. Did such a wicked man make heaven? Only God"s mercy and decision is the final. My heart weep when souls go to hell. Abacha's death and his whereabout today is a wake up call for rulers. The Lord Jesus Christ does not want any one in hell, and offers time for us all to be prepared, by virtue of our life-time. The bible says except you repent, you shall like wise perish. Only God knows when he will call our number. It does not matter when, what matter is for us to be ready daily and always. It is appointed for men to die once after that is judgement Hebrew 9:27.

[@bolanlebamidele683]

Nope! Abacha is more important. He is a Fulani man and a general. You need one or two of that to be sure of safety in Nigeria.

[@Tefera-hf8fw]

Saro wiwa killed local chiefs so justice was served

[@powerman6952]

@@bolanlebamidele683 abacha wasn't a fulani man, he was from kanuri

[@bolanlebamidele683]

@@powerman6952 Thank you very much for the information.

[@tangabiang5282]

Thanks, CGTN

[@solusterlimited7533]

These are the kind of spirit that we should pray to our God to wake up and spread to many that we can be royal to africanisation and think about our people before I think about myself long live these idea

[@stilloluwawolejosh7136]

A very deep sigh I gave listening and watching this documentary. Oil companies, governments of Nigeria & the people raped ogoniland & the effect is still there today.

[@franciscakerubo3587]

Children are a Blessing 😘, ❤️💛💚🤑🤑🤑🔥🔥🔥, What makes me happy even though I was Born in Kisii County in Kenya in East Africa in Africa! The Son is A Duplicate of the Late Dad?

[@tomadoyo8271]

Very true I'm from kisumu county here this story of ken is sad very sad abacha was a demagogue.

[@marcusmenalucas7224]

A Truly Inspiring Being! His Execution, When I Was 22yrs old, Changed me From Rastafarian To Eco-Conscious! I Honor Your Sacrifice! And Your Struggle, Is My Struggle!

[@jokerofmorocco]

RIP to Ken Saro-Wiwa and his son Ken Wiwa who died in 2016, at an earlier age than his father

[@tomadoyo8271]

What caused saro wiwas son's death please tell I'm from Kenya?

[@jokerofmorocco]

@@tomadoyo8271 He died from a stroke in 2016 at the age of 47

[@ubuntu3283]

Namaste'! One Love!!! Ase'!❤️🖤💚‼️

[@franciscakerubo3587]

Am Francisca Kerubo Veronica Alexander Nyangiti a Kenyan living in Kigali Rwanda, from Today 29-06-2020, am starting to PRAY for the Beatification of Ken Saro wiwa Who was Murdered Because of There Own, Shell Company must ask the People of Ogoni For Forgiveness and the Dictators of The Nigerian government, Whom with Abacha?

[@tmoney7128]

May his soul rest in peace.

[@ifeanyiekwosianya1181]

sorry for our nation

[@seraphinahyman794]

Your father was a true man of the Most High.He stood up for justice and his people.A real man who stood for what he believed in.All praises to our Creator.We need more men and women who are not afraid of the created because they can only take the body but those who are wise will fear the created which can destroy both body and soul or restore dry bones to eternal life

[@giuseppemazzini1064]

Alright I'm great full with this video I just finished watching and if everyone may asked me why am great full I will just quickly say that Nigeria need to be divided according to this video I just finished watching because it pains me alot the way my country so called Nigeria is not encouraging to see as Nation because of corruptions and oppression. I Nigerian citizens vowed to let BIAFRA reign as they want.

[@stephenvilawa7298]

There is nothing unusual or strange about Kens death. Reading the scriptures, the prophets and several of God's messengers including JESUS were killed and so do we also have in our contemporaneous society. But one thing unique in all these killings associated with truth telling is that the MESSAGE REMAINED UNKILLED while the messengers have been killed at onetime or the other

[@simonatsekhagbo8250]

"The message remained unkilled"

[@zion-pikin5968]

BLACK STARR: oh yeah. Jesus is real my friend. Don't speak out of ignorance or arrogance

[@zion-pikin5968]

BLACK STARR : and what created you? You think it's marine spirit? In the name of Jesus every knee will bow on earth in heaven and under the earth. Juju and voodoo you believe in is the work and deception of Satan the chief antichrist

[@echenduonyekachi2543]

@@zion-pikin5968 Jesus Christ is forever King of kings. Lord of lords. Creator and was not created. First and the last. At the mention of HIS name every knee must bow.

[@zion-pikin5968]

Echendu Onyekachi : hallelujah praise Christ Jesus

[@kelvinsolomon465]

They are so well ahead of time.. the daughter's articulation is quite stunning for an African. The family of brilliance KUDOS

[@donatta1857]

Her father was not a saint. After the civil war, he and his Western and Northern cohorts confiscated and forcefully took properties of the Igbos in the name of "abandoned property".

[@kole1ful]

The daughter’s articulation is stunning for an African?? You don’t seem to be very exposed or educated

[@picachu9029]

Firts time to hear this good to know

[@icedheart610]

History Nigeria schools will never teach

[@titaalpay6300]

after reading - Richard North Patterson's ECLiPSE - i became touch - mind - heart and admiration - so i surf - knowing the devastation of Niger - delta - water , environment and everything that happened to the people affected with this oil company - Her daughter is so beautiful - so with his son - God bless to them ! You are lucky to have a Ken - Saro - Wiwa as your Dad !

[@jengaetv5515]

JAH be with you Ogoni People

[@ROBERTCELE]

Why Africa doesn't stand with their brothers who stand for the RIGHTS?

[@uchedonatus3299]

I hope that you will now count out the Ibos amoung the 3 major groups that are causing the trouble in the area. They are also victims of the marginalization and so want to liberate themselves. IPOB is alive now to correct the wrong of many years. How I wish the Ogonis will join the struggle for liberation. No one should sit on defence in this struggle for together we will win.

[@uchedonatus3299]

The story of Ken Sarowiwa is really an emotional one. Then it was Abacha, and now we have Buhari all with same agenda that Fulanis must domination and own our resources and annihilation of any one who opposes that. Sarowiwa was unjustly killed through judicial process and Nnamdi Kanu was to be unjustly killed through unjust military python dance. All by the same people. Why can't all come together and fight this battle of liberation to a just end. It is not late. Let us all support IPOB movement as Nnamdi has guaranteed the autonomy of all groups. It is really painful to see how we have been loosing our brave people like Sarowiwa and the young youths in the python dance. May they RIP and continue to interceed for the success of the liberation struggle.

[@youneedtoknowyn2k781]

How I wish The Saro Wiwa family can pay back the Abacha's family

[@depderrty]

He stays a true African hero. Amazing what time has done to our African leaders. Mugabe is there too, criticizing such actions only himself to betray the African revolution to his own ego. May we all win over the African struggle

[@franciscakerubo3587]

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[@franciscakerubo3587]

"Think CEMENT Think Dangote" is Ma Slogan or Swag! Long live Alhaji Aliko Dangote,God bless you and your family members and also your Business's?

[@franciscakerubo3587]

It PAINS Nailed on the CROSS, Yeshua , John 10:10;3:16;&6:37?

[@kala-adaidakariopusunju6809]

My dad was his personal friend and I believe I may have met him personally as a kid.. his book on Ogoniland was one of the first real books I read as a kid...

[@Andrew-ug2cy]

He was killed by shell oil company a joint Dutch and British colonial vampire

[@nobs997]

Abacha took responsibility for his killing and not Shell

[@kolawolebabatunde8712]

Which one am I going to believe now

[@nobs997]

@@kolawolebabatunde8712 Whichever one that makes you more comfortable

[@Daash27]

Take some responsibility brother. It isnt the British that's stealing the wealth of Africa at moment but hedonistic and kleptocratic indigenes we call leaders.

[@yemiolasunk2876]

No, he was killed by The Wicked Abacha

[@reelspilltv]

KEN SARO WIWA could not believe what happened to him. Lesson: DO NOT SABOTAGE YOUR OWN PEOPLE'S EFFORTS TOWARDS THEIR LIBERATION. He never, in his wildest dreams, believed Abacha would confirm his death sentence! From Oputa panel's revelations, on the day of his execution, he was unable to face his fate with fortitude because he believed that his sentence would be commutted by his BEST FRIEND, SANI ABACHA. When they came for him, he kept on asking if Abacha was aware? He Resisted being led to the execution point, kept on protesting for time as he expected reprieve would come at the 11th hour. To calm him, he was shown the execution order signed by Abacha, but he frantically denounced it as fake, demanding audience with Abacha immediately. The officer commanding the squad, a junior officer told him, the only report his superiors would listen to would be report of his death and nothing else. Wiwa reverted to telling his killers how close he was to Abacha; the afternoons they spent playing tennis at 2nd Artillery brigade in Port Harcourt in the 70s, the nice evenings they used to have. That during the Ogoni protests, based on their old times as friends and best buddies, he had expected Abacha to have called him and asked him the least Ogoni would have accepted. Wiwa pleaded and pleaded for his life to be spared. His pleas fell on deaf ears. "Oh God", he screamed, let my pleas work. His eyes were greasy with welling tears. Why should today be his last day on earth? What crimes did he commit? That he asked for his people to have a share of the wealth that comes from their land? The land that no longer supports farming or fishing because of pollution from oil spillage. He mistook the officer's dark reflections for contemplations of pity! Any independent observer would conclude that Saro Wiwa deserved pity and more. He had worked for it. His efforts during the civil war shortened its duration and saved thousands of Nigerian soldiers' lives. You see, while Biafran soldiers blocked Omanelu and Isiokpo axis through Elele Junction, Saro Wiwa was able to organise guides who guided the Nigerian soldiers to infiltrate through Etche, Alulu, link up to Ihiagwa and Nekede, connect Obosima and cut-off Biafran soldiers who had successfully blocked the 3rd Marine Commandos Advance led by Black Scorpion, Benjamin Adekunle. Wiwa was rewarded with appointment as the Civilian Administrator of the port city of Bonny. And it was really this bit of history that was the bone of contention. He rightly or wrongly believed he had equal stake in the territory called Nigeria, having staked his life and helped in defeating those who were neigbours to him - the Igbos. So, the shares of spoils of war, for which oil was the paramount spoil, should be extended to his people, because, without their efforts, it would have been impossible to subdue Biafra in the battle field. Remember that the 3rd Marine Commandos were eventually routed from Owerri, just before the end of the war, wherein Black Scorpion among the few to escape, had to escape dressed as a woman, for which he was court- marshalled and dishonourably discharged. Benjamin Adekunle, the Black scorpion, died a pauper, neglected by the federal side he fought for. On the other hand, Wiwa's erstwhile partners in conquest/crime, Fulanis, believed they had more than adequately rewarded him by making him an administrator of the city of Bonny and also making him a commissioner in Rivers State. So he should keep off the oil, whether it was drilled from his village or not. Posterity would judge who was right between him and those Abacha represented. For me as a scholar, I believe his requests or demands were quite in order. Eye wey see deal, dey follow share. The child who pounded the pepper is entitled to a share. Wiwa's fate had been decided the day he asked about the oil. The recipients of the message were people from the oil-producing communities. None would dare ask questions about "our oil" after Ken Saro Wiwa's execution. At that point, the captain gave his orders and he was lifted up, struggling and protesting till he was tied up and killed. When the question of the whereabouts of Wiwa's body was raised at the Oputa panel, one of the soldiers giving evidence reported that it was completely dissolved in acid. ☝🏾This is an intelligent narrative beautifully written. But I should add that Mr Saro-Wiwa - like Adaka Boro, and many other "Niger Delta" youths who would betray their new republic - had studied at secondary schools and university on old Eastern Nigeria scholarship. It should also be noted that because of Saro-Wiwa's betrayal, he was also rewarded with countless number of "ABANDONED PROPERTIES", including some previously belonging to Chief John Anyaehie (late father of Barr Nnamdi Anyaehie), CoS to Governor Uzodinma). Late Sani Abacha and late Saro-Wiwa onced lived together in one of the ABANDONED PROPERTIES he had seized FROM IGBOS.. Ken Saro Wiwa's Son, Ken Jnr, also died very young. He died suddenly in London on 18 October 2016, aged 47, after suffering a stroke. Another son, who had mental health issues, died last year, 2020, of Covid. Finally, recall that, before Saro-Wiwa's arrest, he had run to the SAME Enugu and the SAME Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, whom he had betrayed, to ask for Igbo intervention in his murder case. It was then that Ojukwu sarcastically uttered that immortal word "Okokorokoooo" (Cock crowing in the morning - Good morning) - to the frightened Ogoni man. The meeting that Saro-Wiwa attended was at Hotel Presidential Enugu, built by Michael Okpara who had given Saro-Wiwa scholarship to study at Government College Umuahia - and also betrayed by Saro-Wiwa! Chinedu Jideofo-Ogbuagu

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Thank you.

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Link to the story please

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The great Hero of Africa we will member your good did

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'Africa Kills His Sun"

[@emersonhennie2720]

GM.take the foot step of your great father let them not stop u now keep the struggle of your father going live by his examples he set if u let vanity and greed take u away then u betrayed your father's intention .God be with u and family ✊✊🙏🙏🙏🙏Love u my bro .I left this with u The Marcus Garvey book. The opinion of Marcus Mosia garvey

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The struggle continues

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May his Soul rest in peace.

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God bless Ken.

[@dingdong2605]

Red salute to Ken saro viva

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Africa must unite🎶🎵

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Please we need more history!

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Why did thy stop teaching history in school .... Can you ask your self

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We can’t forget this wickedness

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Remember first all of us Come from A FAMILY TREE 🎄🌲🎄, So you will Hurt a Generation?

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Good night !