Biko

American

[bee-koh] / ˈbi koʊ /

noun

Stephen Bantu Steve, 1946–77, South African antiapartheid activist killed in police custody.

Biko British

/ ˈbiːkəʊ /

noun

Steven Bantu , known as Steve . 1946–77, Black South African civil rights leader: founder of the South African Students Organization. His death in police custody caused worldwide concern

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Biko

In the words of South African freedom activist Steve Biko, “If you want to say something radical, you should dress conservatively.”

From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026

"Accountability for our violent, brutal past is something that has evaded South African society," said Nkosinathi Biko.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2025

Because of his ties to Biko, Woods was placed under house arrest.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 12, 2023

“Biko” I was in South Africa with Nelson Mandela when they unveiled a statue of Steve Biko, a Black activist who was killed in a prison cell by white people during apartheid.

From New York Times ● Dec. 12, 2022

All is not lost, however — Biko Hollie was one of the top outside hitters in the City as a junior, and Venice still has some young talent like junior Tinoa Woodward-Hart.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2022

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