It is with great sadness that I write to inform you that Sam Mbah has died. He died on November 6 2014, of complications arising from his heart condition. His recovery had appeared to be going well, but then a crisis arose and he was rushed to hospital. He died a short time later.
I am very upset to hear of Sam’s death. He was a great human and comrade. I only knew him for a few years, but he made a big impression on me. He was kind and thoughtful, and had a brilliant mind. The world is worse without him. Many, many comrades and activists around the globe will be saddened to hear of this loss. Our thoughts are with Sam’s family and friends. We send our sympathy and condolences.
– Jeremy, blog administrator
Sam Mbah 
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November 18, 2014 at 6:17 am
seesharppress
Reblogged this on Sharp and Pointed.
November 22, 2014 at 3:24 pm
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November 12, 2016 at 7:24 pm
ultraviolet
I read the book African Anarchism a few years ago. I was re-reading a small excerpt from it last night and also a video clip of him being interviewed. I then Googled Sam Mbah to learn a little more about him. I was surprised to learn that he’s died. And also sad. I am still sad today. He was doing good and important things in the world, to help transform it for the better, and it’s very sad that he died at a relatively young age. It is the whole world that suffers this loss. At least he left behind the book African Anarchism which is so important. Thank yous to him and I.E. Igariwey for that. The work/struggle continues.
February 5, 2018 at 9:53 pm
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