Nigerian musician and activist (1938–1997).

Born October 15th, 1938 in Abeokuta.

Died August 2nd, 1997 at 58 years old in Lagos (death from AIDS-related complications).

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Born October 13th, 1948 in Faisalabad.

Died August 16th, 1997 at 48 years old

Steve Biko

Born December 18th, 1946 in Tarkastad, Qonce.

Died September 12th, 1977 at 30 years old

Mobutu Sese Seko

Born October 14th, 1930 in Lisala.

Died September 7th, 1997 at 66 years old

Stokely Carmichael

Born January 29th, 1941 in Port of Spain.

Died November 15th, 1998 at 57 years old

Sylvester

Born September 6th, 1947 in Los Angeles.

Died December 16th, 1988 at 41 years old