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Title:

Biko is beautiful

Design by:

Jabanero

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Words by the designer:

This design depicts Steve Biko’s past showing his head as a baobab tree that has stood for many years, even though he did not live long. It also shows his legacy by way of the deep roots he laid down before he was killed. As he was known for his writings, I hand-wrote the phrase that he was known for “The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed.” These words can stand for so many things, other than the obvious. He also was the man who coined the phrase “black is beautiful” which was to instill a sense of pride within the black communities at that time. Unfortunately it was his writings that probably led to his demise. I hope I have captured the essence of such an inspiring man.

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lovely stuff, would wear that t-shirt proudly! oh and by the way, print the design on the front and the back when you start production ;-)

South African’s are so lucky to have so many inspirational figures to draw from – Biko and Mandela to name a few..

Great work Jabanero, keep making us proud.

shoutBack on 8/3/10 by Rupedoggydog

Oh My! This design is sooo amazing. I love the writing on the tree!

shoutBack on 4/3/10 by Lexi87

It gets better and better and better AWESOME I want to buy this one and the previous design, for myself, the Mrs and her Dad who is a big Biko fan.

shoutBack on 28/2/10 by Ian0

this is nice!

shoutBack on 27/2/10 by Qimstudio

Shooo I dont knwo which one I like more, this one or your afro-africa Biko.

shoutBack on 26/2/10 by DuncanBoxie