They killed him because he spoke the truth about power and greed.
Ken Saro-Wiwa (1941–1995) was a Nigerian writer, poet, and environmental activist from the Ogoni people.
He courageously exposed the crimes of the oil industry — especially Shell — and the Nigerian military regime, which had devastated the Niger Delta, poisoned the rivers, and destroyed entire communities.
He founded the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP), a nonviolent campaign for justice and environmental rights.
In 1995, after a sham trial ordered by dictator Sani Abacha, he was hanged along with eight other activists.
Ken Saro-Wiwa was killed because he defended the Earth and his people.
His voice still echoes as a reminder that truth and justice are stronger than oil and power.
This series was created to awaken awareness, to remember those who gave their lives for truth, justice, and humanity.
They killed him because he spoke the truth about power and greed.
Ken Saro-Wiwa (1941–1995) was a Nigerian writer, poet, and environmental activist from the Ogoni people.
He courageously exposed the crimes of the oil industry — especially Shell — and the Nigerian military regime, which had devastated the Niger Delta, poisoned the rivers, and destroyed entire communities.
He founded the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP), a nonviolent campaign for justice and environmental rights.
In 1995, after a sham trial ordered by dictator Sani Abacha, he was hanged along with eight other activists.
Ken Saro-Wiwa was killed because he defended the Earth and his people.
His voice still echoes as a reminder that truth and justice are stronger than oil and power.
This series was created to awaken awareness, to remember those who gave their lives for truth, justice, and humanity.