Steve Biko Speaks! Black Consciousness and the South African Revolution

Рет қаралды 103,703

Matthew Siegfried

9 жыл бұрын

Steve Biko Speaks! Black Consciousness and the South African Revolution
Final Interview
August, 1977

Пікірлер: 84

@donlakakwaaijazz5220 Жыл бұрын

I just finished a BIKO pilgrimage and to imagine that he died at 30 years old,is astonishing on how much he has achieved,by sacrificing his young life for a free South Africa..

@garyn1953 6 жыл бұрын

40 years ago yesterday, Steve Biko was tortured and killed by the racist apartheid regime of South Africa in 1977. Police room 619 in Port Elizabeth was the site of most of the torture. My understanding is that he died in a police transport vehicle on the way to the 'Black' hospital - hundreds of miles away from where he'd been tortured. AMANDLA !!!! ALWETHU !!! STEVEN BANTU BIKO FOREVER !!!!!!!

@afrikaqueen6855 4 жыл бұрын

"🌹😥

@aubreykhoza899 3 жыл бұрын

We were robbed....may his soul continues to rest in perfect peace Sir Biko.

@ebbaffour3269 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Biko, may your soul rest in peace. You were a true visionary.

@mbusowethuradebe6738 Жыл бұрын

Black coffee

@allanmibei 2 жыл бұрын

Biko was ahead of his time just like Thomas Sankara

@Lindaaaaaaa2 4 жыл бұрын

AZANIA....I'm crying seeing the youth of today being scared than the Old for the Future indeed they succeed in segregation now we say I'M ZULU , I'm Xhosa n we forgot the main enemy... REST IN PEACE MAY YOUR SPIRIT BE CARRIED IN ME....REST EASY BROTHER YOU'LL ALWAYS BE remembered

@bhekifederieks6419 4 жыл бұрын

future is 2 b build by us changes r de not practical 4 young black child in Africa let's make a change now our self 4 equality

@maiselanicholas9039 6 жыл бұрын

Biko is still a legend

@gchijioke12 7 жыл бұрын

This is my real life hero.

@moetapelephalafala4974 2 жыл бұрын

Date: 22/02/2022 , Disclaimer: 1st time hearing Steve Bantu Biko speak, and pleasantly surprised and inspired at the Manner in which Steve Bantu Biko was able to articulate his thoughts clearly, precisely, and be rooted firm in his beliefs and principles. Compared to the Politicians of today, who can talk for 10mins and say ZERO nothing...just big bombastic words, unprincipled, selfish own personal interests at heart. Steve Bantu Biko -top Memorable Quotes by the Great Honourable Steve Bantu Biko; 1. "A community is easily divided when their perception of the same thing is different" 2. " Change the way people think, and things will never be the same" 3. "I am against the fact that a settler minority should impose a system of beliefs on an entire indegioneos people". 4. " Black Child your on Your Own." 5. "This is a white man's integration, an integration based on exploitative values" 6. "In all fields of black consciousness it seeks to talk to the black man in a language that is his own" 7. "If you want to say something radical, you should dress conservative" 8. "If one is free at heart , no man made chains can bind one to servitude" 9. " Most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the minds of the oprressed" OBservations & Lesson's Learnt Steve bantu Biko was A hero & a Principled Leader way before his time fully immersed in the liberation of the Black People. His Command of the Queen's Language and Highly Insightful input and understanding of the dynamics Socia-economic, political, racial circumstances at the time was Top Tier, and of high regard. History Will repeat itself. If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes. From The 9 Quotes alone, the knowledge depth, and insight is alarming and startling that such history is not re-iterated and taught in schools? I remember at some stage the Department of education wanted and did away with the Subject HISTORY. In the words of MArcus Garvey " A people without knowledge of past history, origin, and culture is like a tree with no roots." The Information and history one is taught in school is that the biggest travesty is Holocaust in world war 11 (1939 - 1945), to the Jews of the world committed by Adolf Hitler and Nazis, who believed in Aryian Race being Superior - Blue eyed & Blone etc. Steve Bantu Biko Re-iterates that Black people were unified before settlers as one (Unkown to me, new news), Settlers arrive, highlight differences, same playbook divide and conquer, take 80% majority and displace into carefully calculated 15% land mass of RSA, and further more dividing the Black Race into Tribes, 11 languages in 1 Nation. Impose fear mongering, race and tribal war and tension ensues. Coclusion and way forward consciously

@joehatu7130 5 жыл бұрын

This brother is amazing.. he is very precise on the issue..RIP🌹🌹🌹

@vuyomkupa2743 5 жыл бұрын

revolutional leader . black youth must listen and also our schools systems must impliment the mind of biko. course the enemy os still attacking but now is doing silently. ✊

@lungisanjila1689 2 жыл бұрын

I must read his book , I WRITE WHAT I LIKE... It's sad that I'm 25 year old and I see how many bright leaders we have lost in this country and gives me goosebumps that this interview was done the year he was gonna be killed... R.I.P MR BANTU BIKO

@sharonjensen3016 11 ай бұрын

I'm reading "I Write What I Like" at the moment. I highly recommend it. Best read in a quiet place with no background noise or distractions.

@siviwecingo5442 3 жыл бұрын

16:38 Steve Biko unwittingly prophesized the current situation in S.A today.

@ramuntshiwindstonenndavhel9904 4 жыл бұрын

I salute you Man - great Steve Biko

@robertsmit3705 3 жыл бұрын

What a pity that such a intelligent and equality minded person was killed

@robertsmit3705 3 жыл бұрын

What a loss that such an intelligent and justice for all loving person was killed

@moetapelephalafala4974 2 жыл бұрын

true Sir, killed, murdered, assisinated by a white regime due to him being very principled and firm in his black consciousness beliefs, his highly enlightened and educated Being way before his time. His ability to Articulate, understand Social dynamics and Empower the Black people, was a huge THREAT to the regime. So As any White/Causcasian people when you come to a foreign land, you come with a smile on face and own hidden agenda and history repeats itself....MLK, Steve Biko, Thomas Sankara, Gaddaffii......agreed, thoughts?

@abongilezwe6763 5 жыл бұрын

The hero of Africa

@marcusgaffie4768 3 жыл бұрын

More and more people need knowledge and to strengthen the community. Not only have knowledge but to actually utilize it to help people as well.

@sarahscott3268 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this.

@bluestaralice3276 5 жыл бұрын

He was a hero way before I was born but still love the heart he had 💖 bless you Biko always.

@youreyes46 7 жыл бұрын

Good information

@sphenathikambela6131 4 жыл бұрын

Power!

@bakariafrica23 3 жыл бұрын

steve biko called it no change of wealth things stay the same

@mduthagod9594 3 жыл бұрын

We’ve failed you as the African youth - we have settled for what we didn’t ask for (incl. uMjolo and snaps)

@zwelibanzisithole7971 7 жыл бұрын

this is my JESUS

@fernandotjameya5061 4 жыл бұрын

My hero.

@tebohomokoena8340 4 жыл бұрын

RIP... Stive biko with his emortal inspiration

@bethelmadida9513 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly the extract I was reading from 16 min onwards

@siyatshazi8274 8 жыл бұрын

wow

@flux202 2 жыл бұрын

Ideals beautiful.

@sizanisetshegoakobe8726 3 жыл бұрын

Highest of the Highest Highest Highest Most High Almighty SoNiNi NaNiNi help us now we can't take this no more !!

@phenomenonto328 Жыл бұрын

Who’s here in 2022? 12/09/2022!🙌🏾❤️🇿🇦

@jackspry9736 9 ай бұрын

RIP Steve Biko (December 18, 1946 - September 12, 1977), aged 30 You will be remembered as a legend.

@scyaaglads7723 4 жыл бұрын

The real deal lala ngoxolo mfo kaBiko Bantubonke

@kingsaya23 4 жыл бұрын

Soze simlibale lo tata

@shafizo1kalumo782 7 жыл бұрын

I would like to use the audio for my history radio program, hope am safe to do so? it's educational program.

@rashidaokolo2893 2 жыл бұрын

Amadla, Isweletu! Aluta Continua!Dare 2 Struggle, Dare 2 Win!📕🖤📗✊🏾🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯Ashe O’💪🏾

@carolv8450 2 жыл бұрын

I’m watching the movie today, Cry Freedom. 2022 why haven’t I never heard about him?

@khumbongwira7621 Жыл бұрын

Possibly due to the fact that his fame does not compare to the likes Nelson Mandela and leaders of the ANC and PAC. Biko was never part of any political party and was part of the youth that emerged when the leaders of the struggle were either in jail or exile. Also taking into consideration that Liberation movements such as the ANC and PAC were banned in 1960.

@taniaprice7287 Жыл бұрын

"They always kill our leaders" but not their messages!! Long live Bantu Stephen Biko!!!

@vincentmotonya2859 2 жыл бұрын

Wow this guy was gonna be a great leader/president no south African white man was at his level interlectully

@anthonysmith4144 4 жыл бұрын

Its time...300 and we rise

@ompabaletserametse8643 2 жыл бұрын

It's enough. No one else should suffer this.

@MandlenkosiDlamini-kl6td 4 ай бұрын

No one like him❤❤❤

@pan2la4lyf42 2 жыл бұрын

Bantu Steve Biko My Heru

@abellekalakala5079 Жыл бұрын

The man had a vision far beyond his time

@kabeloben9928 Жыл бұрын

I am sorry for apartheit cov, all who kill stive biko you are in trouble in front of God, you are going to be punished, thank you apartheid, you helped us, the land belongs to God

@zd5873 3 жыл бұрын

Can our politicians watch this video and pull themselves toward themselves

@BlueMoon-ql3kr 2 жыл бұрын

those who killed Biko are cowards and intimidated by black power.

@g.mgomza239 2 жыл бұрын

He is heavily muted by the so called education system and the SABC the struggle continue ✊🏾

@Philani-wg7yw Ай бұрын

Undying Spirit of Bantu....

@koketsomokone2975 Жыл бұрын

That system took away one of South Africa's brightest from us.😔

@TilTheBreakADawn 4 жыл бұрын

Another slightly longer version of this interview, that includes what the narrator says is Biko's definition of Black Consciousness can be found here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gZukgKRkx9G8nXU.html Not sure why this version doesn't include it, but the missing part also includes Biko's critique of the term "minority'" as he make a case for ""egalitarian" society in which all are equal under the law. This is quite notable since, at least in this excerpt, he does not make the case for "majority" rule in his own country where indigenous people--the Bantu, Zulu, Xhosa, and others--have finally come to take ownership of this latter claim in today's South Africa. .

@steverosstalbot 4 жыл бұрын

If you talk about indigenous don't forget the San people.

@mashaud9285 3 жыл бұрын

@@steverosstalbot how can they be forgotten? They are part and parcel of the whole black race. Luckily, they are still alive/in existence in Botswana although in sizable numbers.

@rashidaokolo2893 2 жыл бұрын

Aluta Continua! No justice, no Peace! Asante Sana, Medase’📕🖤📗✊🏾

@alexboon9035 3 жыл бұрын

Those bastards. Cowardly bastards. He was right. He was able to brilliantly make the moral case, proving he was right. So they killed him. Man, I hate racists! And I have such immense respect for Steven Biko, and all who sacrificed their lives to oppose racial tyranny.

@menzimngadi6793 2 жыл бұрын

He was an immediate threat to the Apartheid establishment. His ideological position was so well informed that the issues he talks about here are being discussed to day. This is 45 years after this speech and 27 years into democracy. These are issues which talented leaders foresaw decades ago and suggested possible solutions then. Our current leaders slept on the job by selfishly agreeing to be bankrolled by the enemy. The voters have realized that they are being taken for a ride and it is becoming increasingly difficult for the ruling party maintain its credibility. The next thing is that the masses will revolt...