Steve Biko published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with Black Consciousness in South Africa (1978).
Updated September 2026
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Black Consciousness in South Africa
Steve Biko's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Testimony of Steve Biko (1978)
I Write What I Like (2002)
Other books in order
Black Consciousness in South Africa (1978)
About Steve Biko
Bantu Stephen Biko OMSG was a South African anti-apartheid activist. Ideologically an African nationalist and African socialist, he was at the forefront of a grassroots anti-apartheid campaign known as the Black Consciousness Movement during the late 1960s and 1970s. His ideas were articulated in a series of articles published under the pseudonym Frank Talk.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Steve Biko FAQ
- How many books has Steve Biko written?
- Steve Biko published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Steve Biko's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Black Consciousness in South Africa.
- What is Steve Biko's last book?
- The Testimony of Steve Biko (1978).
- What is Steve Biko's most famous book?
- Black Consciousness in South Africa (1978) is Steve Biko's most widely read book.
- Does Steve Biko write under a pen name?
- Yes: Steve Biko has also published as Frank Talk.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.