Short biography of ken saro-wiwa execution

Harry Saro-Wiwa sits beside his brother’s grave. A washed-out, torn flag flutters from a wooden pole. Harry says his brother gave his life for the wellbeing of the Ogoni people and never looked after his own interests.

Ken saro-wiwa cause of death

Just as he starts opening up, some young people appear and loudly interrupt the interview.

Some are in their underwear and they smell of alcohol. Harry explains to them that he is talking about his brother, who is buried there.

But the young people shrug him off: "Ken is a hero to the Ogoni – this is not just about your family, it is about all the Ogoni," they say. Though it soon becomes clear that what they really want is money, allegedly for guarding the grave.

Or just because they sensed a chance to get a little bit of something.

Ken saro-wiwa wife

It’s hard to tell.

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