Ken Saro-Wiwa’s Last Words: How a Poet’s Death Shook Nigeria and the World

Some deaths echo far beyond the grave — igniting outrage, inspiring movements, and forcing nations to confront uncomfortable truths. One such death was that of Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa, the Nigerian writer, environmental activist, and outspoken critic of oil exploitation in the Niger Delta.…….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>

His execution on November 10, 1995, remains one of the most controversial moments in Nigeria’s history — a tragedy that shocked the world and put Nigeria under international scrutiny.

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The Man Who Spoke for the Ogoni

Ken Saro-Wiwa was more than just a writer. He was a fearless activist who led the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP).

The Ogoni, a small ethnic group in the Niger Delta, had seen their farmlands polluted, rivers poisoned, and livelihoods destroyed by decades of oil exploration — largely by Shell Petroleum and its partners.…….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>