The Execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa: The True Story of Nigeria’s Ogoni Nine

On November 10, 1995, one of Africa’s greatest authors and environmental activists stood before a military gallows in Port Harcourt Prison. His crime? Standing up against a multi-billion-dollar oil empire and a ruthless military dictatorship to save his dying homeland. In this 15-minute documentary, AFRICAN FILES uncovers the extraordinary life, tragic betrayal, and immortal legacy of Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni Nine. Discover how a famous television producer gave up wealth and international fame to lead 300,000 unarmed people in a peaceful revolution against Royal Dutch Shell and General Sani Abacha’s regime—and the shocking trial that changed African history forever. 📌 TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS: 00:00 - The Poisoned Delta & The Prison Letter 01:30 - Welcome to AFRICAN FILES 02:45 - The Millionaire Who Chose the Dust (Basi and Company) 05:15 - MOSOP & The 1993 Ogoni Protest 08:00 - The Giokoo Murders & The Military Trap 10:30 - The Kangaroo Court: The Special Tribunal Trial 12:45 - November 10, 1995: The Execution of the Ogoni Nine 🌍 ABOUT AFRICAN FILES: AFRICAN FILES is dedicated to telling the powerful, untold, and defining historical stories across the African continent. We bring history to life with rich storytelling, deep research, and cinematic visuals. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE AFRICAN HISTORY DOCUMENTARIES: 💬 JOIN THE DISCUSSION: What do you think is the biggest lesson from Ken Saro-Wiwa’s struggle for the Niger Delta today? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! #KenSaroWiwa #OgoniNine #AfricanFiles #NigerianHistory #Documentary #NigerDelta #ShellNigeria #AfricanHistory #SaniAbacha #MOSOP #HistoryDocumentary