Jim Wiwa
Chief of the Ogoni (1904–2005)
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Chief Jim Beeson Wiwa (1904 – 1 April 2005) was a chief of the Ogoni people of southern Nigeria, and the chairman of the Council of Chiefs of Bane.[1] He was born in Bane, Rivers State. He was the father of executed playwright and environmentalist Ken Saro-Wiwa[2] and of doctor and human-rights activist Owens Wiwa, and the grandfather of journalist Ken Wiwa.
Born1904
Bane, Ogoniland, Rivers State, Nigeria
Died1 April 2005 (aged 100–101)
OccupationTraditional ruler
TitleChief of Bane; Chairman, Council of Chiefs of Bane
Jim Wiwa | |
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| Born | 1904 Bane, Ogoniland, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Died | 1 April 2005 (aged 100–101) |
| Occupation | Traditional ruler |
| Title | Chief of Bane; Chairman, Council of Chiefs of Bane |
| Children | Ken Saro-Wiwa; Owens Wiwa |
| Relatives | Ken Wiwa (grandson) |
