Home Biography Zephaniah Speaks Rhymin Books Music Videos Photos Translations Check this out Previous slide Next slide Zephaniah Speaks The Latest Recorded somewhere in the 90s, this recording just sat on the shelf doing nothing. But when considering the state of our nations, and how the state strive to control people and abuse power, it […]
British poet and author Benjamin Zephaniah has died after a short illness, according to a post from his family on his official X account. The statement said the 65-year-old was diagnosed with a ...
A British-Jamaican writer, dub poet and Rastafari. He was included in The Times list of Britain's top 50 post-war writers in 2008....more. Combine Editions. Benjamin Zephaniah’s books. Benjamin Zephaniah Average rating: 3.74. · 14,997 ratings · 1,633 reviews · 83 distinct works • Similar authors. Refugee Boy. 3.75 avg rating — 4,042 ratings — published 2001 — 25 editions. Want to ...
A high-profile international author with an enormous breadth of appeal, Benjamin Zephaniah was perhaps best known for his performance poetry with a political edge for adults and ground-breaking performance poetry for children. ... Books by Benjamin Zephaniah. Refugee Boy. Benjamin Zephaniah. $13.45 RRP $14.95.
Benjamin Zephaniah’s influence on society: a legacy of kindness, compassion, and wisdom. In a heartfelt tribute to the late Benjamin Zephaniah, literary agent Peter Cox, also the former CEO of the Vegetarian Society of the UK and author of “Why You Don’t Need Meat,” reflected on the poet’s unwavering commitment to veganism and his profound impact on the world.
Written by award-winning author, poet and performer Benjamin Zephaniah, this modern story follows Jaden’s first few weeks at his new secondary school. As two rival groups of boys both befriend Jaden, the pressure mounts " who will he choose an...
Benjamin Zephaniah’s best books. While best known for his poetry, Zephaniah also wrote novels for teenagers. His first, Face, was published in 1999 and focuses on a young boy called Martin who ...
The first Benjamin Zephaniah Day was held yesterday on campus at Brunel University of London, where the celebrated poet, actor, activist and 'people's laureate' had worked as a professor of creative writing until his death at the age of 65 in 2023. ... Benjamin's legacy also continued with the posthumous publication of two new books. His ...
Name: Benjamin Zephaniah Born: c.15 April 1958 Place of birth: Birmingham, UK Residencies: Jamaica; Handsworth, Birmingham UK Known for: Poetry, author, broadcaster and academic Benjamin Zephaniah was born in Birmingham UK, but grew up in Jamaica. Benjamin is a very remarkable person particularly with his success as an artist, a dub poet.
Celebrating a Powerful Legacy Benjamin Zephaniah, a beloved poet and writer, did more than just discuss Black history; he actively contributed to it. Before his passing on December 7, 2023, he gained recognition as one of the UK's greatest poets and artists. His achievements included roles as an accomplished author, musician, actor, and activist.
Too Black, Too Strong is Benjamin Zephaniah’s first new book of poems for five years. It addresses the struggles of black Britain more forcefully than all his previous books. Too Black, Too Strong includes poems written while working with Michael Mansfield QC and other Tooks barristers on the Stephen Lawrence case and other high profile […]
Benjamin Zephaniah, celebrated British poet, author, and regular on Peaky Blinders, died December 7 of a brain tumor at the age of 65. ... Benjamin Zephaniah was a celebrated British poet, ...
Obituary: Benjamin Zephaniah Author: Nicholas Tucker Benjamin Zephaniah. 1958 – 2023 Nicholas Tucker remembers the remarkable Benjamin Zephaniah. Irrepressible, wonderfully talented, unpredictable, sometimes mischievous but deeply principled, Benjamin Zephaniah was a gift to the British literary world both senior and junior.
Poems have been read out and attached to newly planted trees in honour of writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah. The 65 readings were carried out in Burbury Park in Birmingham on Saturday, following ...
Benjamin Zephaniah has, once again, chosen a topical and hard-hitting subject – and he deals with it in his own uniquely empathetic and edgy way. J Is for Jamaica In this engaging photographic alphabet, rap poet Benjamin Zephaniah introduces young readers to the sights, sounds, and tastes of Jamaica, from A to Z.
Poet, novelist and playwright Benjamin Zephaniah (1958-2023) grew up in Jamaica and the Handsworth district of Birmingham, England, leaving school at 14.He moved to London in 1979 and published his first poetry collection, Pen Rhythm, in 1980. Benjamin Zephaniah is an internationally renowned performance poet and acclaimed author of bestselling YA novels: Face, Gangsta Rap, Teacher's Dead ...
Benjamin Zephaniah, who has died of a brain tumour aged 65, was among Britain's most prominent poets. ... He produced more than a dozen books of poetry and seven albums, several novels, some for ...
