Steve Biko Biography, Wiki, Age, Assassination, Achievements, Quotes, Books and Career
Who Was Steve Biko? Biography and Wiki
Steve Biko was a South African anti-apartheid activist, author and philosopher who died alone in a prison cell on 12 September 1977. According to an autopsy report, he died due to excessive brain injuries after he was arrested and detained. Biko was among the courageous African socialists who were at the forefront of the anti-apartheid campaign called the Black Consciousness Movement in the late 1960s to 1970s.
Steve was raised in a poor Xhosa family that was based in Ginsberg township in the Eastern Cape. Fortunately, he was able to study medicine at the University of Natal where he was a member of the National Union of South African Students (NUSAS). The group was formed to strongly oppose the apartheid system that was segregating the South African community from the White people who lived in their own motherland.
Steve Biko Age
Steve died at the age of 30 in 1977, he was born on 18 December 1946, in Tarkastad, South Africa. His birth sign was Sagittarius and he celebrated his birthday on 18th December every year. He left behind a widow with six children.
Steve Biko Height and Weight
Biko stood at a height of 6 feet 4 inches. He was also a man of average stature, who appeared to be quite tall in his memorable photos. Details regarding his actual weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Steve Biko Education
He attended St Andrews Primary School for two years and then completed a further four years at Charles Morgan Higher Primary School. Later, Steve transferred to the Forbes Grant Secondary School in Alice, Eastern Cape. This was immediately after he accepted a bursary from the Ginsberg community in 1963.
Steve then studied at St. Francis College in Mariannhill, Natal from 1964 to 1965. In 1966, he was able to earn a position at the non-European section of the University of Natal Medical School at Wentworth, Durban.
Steve Biko Wife and Family
Biko was born as the third child of his father, Mzingayi Mathew Biko and his mother Alice ‘Mamcete’ Biko. He got married to his wife, Ntsiki Mashalaba in 1970 in a traditional South African Wedding. The two were later blessed with four sons (Hlumelo Biko, Samora Biko & Nkosinathi Biko) and two daughters (Lerato & Motlatsi Biko).
Steve Biko Net Worth
Steve Biko’s net worth is publicly not available. His primary source of income was his career as an Anti-Apartheid Activist, Author and Philosopher. Through his various sources of income, we believe that Biko was been able to accumulate a good net worth but preferred to keep it private. We will update this section once this information is available.
Steve Biko Assassination and Achievements
Biko was an active and courageous member of the National Union of South African Students and the Black Consciousness Movement. He was at the forefront of both organizations and campaigns that were formed mainly to fight against the apartheid rule that was segregating the blacks from the white in South Africa.
Biko died on 12 September 1977 after he was arrested and detained by the European monarch. His achievements, ideas and his ambitions of defending African rights have been articulated in various published articles and most of his books.
Steve Biko Books
- I Write What I Like (1978)
- The Testimony of Steve Biko (1978)
- No fears expressed
- The Essential
- Steve Biko
Steve Biko Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Steve.
Steve Biko Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Bantu Stephen Biko
- Popular As: Steve
- Gender: male
- Occupation / Profession: anti-apartheid activist
- Nationality: South African
- Race / Ethnicity: black
- Religion: Christianity
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Steve Biko Birthday
- Age / How Old?: died at the age of 30
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Date of Birth: 18 December 1946
- Place of Birth: Tarkastad, South Africa
- Birthday: 18th December
Steve Biko Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 4 inches
- Weight: Not Known
- Eye Color: black
- Hair Color: black
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Steve Biko Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Mzingayi Mathew Biko
- Mother: Alice ‘Mamcete’ Biko
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Khaya, Bukelwa and Nobandile Biko
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Ntsiki Mashalaba (1970-1977)
- Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: Sons (Hlumelo Biko, Samora Biko & Nkosinathi Biko) and Daughters (Lerato & Motlatsi Biko)
Steve Biko Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: Under Review
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income:anti-apartheid activist
Steve Biko Career
After finishing his time at St.Francis with very impressive grades, Steve joined Durban Medical School at the University of Natal Non-European section (UNNE) in 1966. During this time, he lived in the Alan Taylor Residence which was a very segregated living quarters for many Black students at the University.
The section had its own Students Representative Council (SRC) where Steve was an active member as well. He was elected to the SRC in his first year of studies. Thus, he was involved in NUSAS politics and attended the NUSAS conference for the first time. Before that, Biko even engaged in various debates about the role of NUSAS because it was mostly dominated by White students.
Steve Biko Quotes
- The most potent weapon of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed
- Black man, you are on your own.
- It is better to die for an idea that will live than to live for an idea that will die
- In a bid for change, we have to take off our coats, be prepared to lose our comfort and security, our jobs and positions of prestige, and our families… A struggle without casualties is no struggle.
- Merely by describing yourself as black, you have started on a road towards emancipation, you have committed yourself to fight against all forces that seek to use your blackness as a stamp that marks you out as a subservient being.
Frequently Asked Questions About Steve Biko
Who Was Steve Biko?
Steve is a South African anti-apartheid activist and philosopher who died alone in a prison cell on 12 September 1977. He was among the courageous African socialists who were at the forefront of the anti-apartheid campaign known as the Black Consciousness Movement in the late 1960s to 1970s.
How old Was Steve Biko?
Steve was an American national born on 18 December 1946, in Tarkastad, South Africa. He died at the age of 30 on 12 September 1977 in Pretoria, South Africa.
How tall Was Steve Biko?
Steve stood at a height of 6 feet 4 inches.
Was Steve Biko Married?
Yes, Steve was married to Ntsiki Mashalaba. The two got married in 1970 and they were blessed with four sons and two daughters before he died in 1977.
How much Was Steve Biko Worth?
Bikos’ net worth before his death is still under review. We will update this section once we get and verify information about the wealth and properties that were under his name.
Where did Biko live?
Because of security reasons, information about Biko’s precise location of residence is still under review. We will update this section once it is available.
Is Biko dead or alive?
Steve died on 12 September 1977 in Pretoria, South Africa.
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