Ken Sarowiwa

Ken Saro-Wiwa was a Nigerian writer, environmental activist, and a prominent critic of the oil industry in Nigeria. He was from the Ogoni people, who faced environmental degradation due to oil extraction by companies like Shell. Saro-Wiwa raised awareness about the negative impacts of this exploitation on local communities and fought for their rights. His activism led to his arrest and trial by the Nigerian government, which ultimately executed him in 1995, drawing international condemnation. Saro-Wiwa's legacy is one of advocacy for environmental justice and human rights, and he is remembered as a martyr for these causes.