Benjamin Zephaniah: FULL INTERVIEW | Spoken Word Archive

One of England’s best-known and best-loved poets, Benjamin Zephaniah has written many poetry collections for adults and children, as well as plays for the stage, television and radio. He has produced numerous music recordings, and appeared as an actor in several television and film productions. Having left school at 14, he now holds an honorary doctorate in Arts and Humanities from the University of North London, and was made a Doctor of Letters by the University of Central England, and a Doctor of the University by the University of Staffordshire.
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Interview by bleue granada
Film by Danielle Shaw

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Why ohh why I just come to discover this person when he's not anymore in his body - Rest in Peace in the other realm of Uni-Verse! What a blessed soul!

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The light shines out of him. He’s just a lovely person.

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He's a national treasure and champion against social injustice in the UK and the wider world!!

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Rest In Peace Benjamin O. Zephaniah (April 1958- December 2023). Amen

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Absolutely love all this man stands for. Benjamin is the best of us.

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RIP king Benjamin Zephaniah

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Inspiration for the nation, with version 🖤✊🏾

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I’m pissed he’s gone really wish I could’ve met the man. Rest in Peace & Power Mr. Zephaniah.

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Rest in peace Benjamin. ❤

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Inspirational!!!!

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A true British Hero

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R.I.P & LONG LIVE BZ 🕊🕯❤️‍🩹🥀

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who here from school

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RIP A legend passes

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❤👏🏾

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R.I.P.....GONE TOO SOON 😢😢😢

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RIEP Benjamin

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nyanyanyan oh yeah yeah

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*RASTAFARI Kedusan Girmawi Kedamaw'e Haile Selassie I JAH Almighty First Negusa Negas Ababa Jon Hoy ANCIENT OF DAYS MOST HIGH ABABA JON HOY ABBA KEDDUS TEKUR AMLAK Girmawi Yah Mahdane Alam ALPHA & OMEGA...EXTOL H.I.M...THAT RIDETH UPON THE HEAVENS BY HIS NAME JAH & REJOICE BEFORE H.I.M...PROVIDENCE & GRATITUDE ANCESTORS ETERNITY...BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH RIDE PROSPEROUSLY thru the harbour of eternity...RIP...I.N.R.I...SELAH...*