Steve Biko was a South African civil rights leader and anti-apartheid activist who was born on December 18, 1946. He was the leader and founder of the Black Consciousness Movement (BCM), which sought to empower black South Africans and fight against the oppressive apartheid system. Biko's activism and legacy continue to inspire people around the world today.
Steve Biko is a member of Civil Rights Leader
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $10 Million (2024)
About
Civil rights leader who worked as an anti-apartheid Activist in South Africa in the 1960s and 1970s, and the leader/founder of the BCM.
Before Fame
He founded the Black Consciousness Movement while a student Activist at the University of Natal Medical School.
Trivia
He was banned by the apartheid regime in February 1973 and it became forbidden for anyone to quote anything he said, including speeches or simple conversations.
Family Life
He married Ntsiki Mashalaba in 1970 and had two children with her.
Associated With
He is portrayed by Denzel Washington in the 1987 British drama film Cry Freedom.