Ken Saro-Wiwa

Ken Saro-Wiwa was a Nigerian writer and environmental activist who became the voice for his people's struggle against the environmental devastation of the Niger Delta. Through his writing and tireless activism, he exposed the ruin of the Ogoni homeland, ravaged by oil extraction and reckless waste dumping. He witnessed the destruction of his people's land and waters by multinational corporations and a complicit government, yet he stood firm. His unwavering campaign for the survival of the Ogoni people was ultimately silenced by his execution, sparking international outrage and drawing global attention to his cause.