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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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

A son of prominent South African anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko has told the BBC the family is confident a new inquest into his death 48 years ago will lead to the prosecution of those responsible.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2025

At the time, Mr. Biko had been pronounced a banned person under apartheid-era laws designed to isolate and silence the government’s adversaries.

From New York Times ● Apr. 23, 2023

Mr. Haigh was soon making contacts with Black activists, including Steve Biko.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 12, 2023

Biko Hollie contributed key serves when Venice had to rally in the first set.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2021

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