Genre business
Narrator Hangwi Liphadzi
Language english
I Write What I Like is a collection of writings by South African anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko, compiled posthumously and first published in 1978. The book captures the voice of a powerful thinker and leader who became a symbol of resistance in the fight against apartheid. At the heart of the work is Biko’s philosophy of Black Consciousness, a movement he helped found. Through essays, interviews, and letters, Biko encourages Black South Africans to reclaim their identity, dignity, and agency in a society structured to oppress them. He critiques the psychological impact of apartheid, the complicity of liberal whites, and the limitations of integrationist politics. The essays reflect Biko’s deep belief in the empowerment of Black people through self-awareness, pride in their heritage, and grassroots organization. He argues that freedom must begin with the liberation of the mind before it can manifest in political and social change. I Write What I Like is both a searing indictment of apartheid and a visionary call for self-liberation. It remains a seminal work in South African literature and political thought, revered for its honesty, clarity, and revolutionary spirit.