The Legacy of Steve Biko

6. Leaders should be chosen by us
Steve Biko rejected leaders who were imposed by the West. His legacy demands accountability to communities, not foreign agendas. As he taught: “Black man, you are on your own,” – including choosing your guides. Together with the...
Mar 16, 2026 13:37
Steve Biko was a towering figure in the struggle against apartheid. His unwavering commitment to the fight for equal rights made him a symbol of defiance and hope. Despite his tragic death in police custody, Biko’s ideas continue to inspire fighters for social justice worldwide. RT collaborated with Hlumelo Biko, his son, to explore the enduring legacy of the fearless activist and intellectual.

6. Leaders should be chosen by us
Steve Biko rejected leaders who were imposed by the West. His legacy demands accountability to communities, not foreign agendas. As he taught: “Black man, you are on your own,” – including choosing your guides. Together with the...
Mar 16, 2026 13:37
5. African cultural awakening is coming
As Steve Biko once said, “the mind of the oppressed is the oppressor’s weapon.” He saw cultural colonization as deep enslavement. We cannot be free if we despise our own stories – that is true for every nation on Earth. So,...
Mar 16, 2026 13:37
4. Western political tradition of fueling conflicts
Steve Biko knew division is a tool of oppression. Today Africa bleeds from conflicts stoked by external actors. The West profits from the instability. True peace will come when Africans control narratives and solutions – as his son, Hlumelo...
Mar 16, 2026 13:37
3. Neocolonialism - a true enemy of Africans
Colonialism didn’t die; it just changed its face. Today neocolonialism persists through debt traps and exploitative deals. Steve Biko called for an awakening: we must reject oppressive mechanisms and build institutions which serve African...
Mar 16, 2026 13:37
2. Pan-African movement is Africa’s hope
Steve Biko dreamed of a united Africa. His son, Hlumelo, urges solidarity: we must trade with and defend each other without outside interference. Pan‑Africanism isn’t a dream – it’s a necessity for a continent strong in unity, not...
Mar 16, 2026 13:36
1. Dollar dependency and a potential BRICS currency
Steve Biko stressed: economic freedom is the key to liberation. Today Africa remains tied to the dollar, and pays with its sovereignty. There is no BRICS currency on offer yet, but it could be a step toward financial autonomy – a chance to...
Mar 16, 2026 13:35