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1941- 1995 / Nigeria

Ken Saro-Wiwa

The Man who Fought for Ogoni Land

Ken Saro-Wiwa was a writer who made millions laugh, and a campaigner who challenged one of the world’s most powerful oil systems. When his people’s land was poisoned, he chose to speak out. His execution in 1995 shocked the world and reshaped the fight for environmental justice.

Ken Saro-Wiwa

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01From Classroom to Comedy Star4 min
02When the Oil Turned Black4 min
03The Trial That Shook the World4 min
04A Voice That Echoes Still4 min

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