Discover the work of Benjamin Zephaniah, celebrated poet, novelist, and activist. Explore his poetry, books, and enduring legacy of social justice and change.

Biography Dr Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah was born and raised in Birmingham, England. He cannot remember a time when he was not creating poetry but this had nothing to do with school …

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Benjamin Zephaniah Day: A Festival of Rhythm, Unity and Revolution The first ever Benjamin Zephaniah Day to celebrate the late poet’s life and legacy is fixed for Saturday 12 April 2025, at …

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 …

“They put a leather belt around her 13 feet of tape and bound her Handcuffs to secure her And only God knows what else, She’s illegal, so deport her Said the Empire that brought her She died, Nobody …

Benjamin Zephaniah is old. So he decided to write his autobiography. It documents his life from the sound systems of Birmingham to the world stage. The hardback was published in May 2018 followed …

The ancestors would turn in graves Those poor black folk that once were slaves would wonder How our souls were sold And check our strategies, The empire strikes back and waves Tamed warriors bow …

If you need Zephaniah books (or CDs) you could always go to one of those well known online shops, but don’t. You don’t have to. Those online places are okay, but I would encourage you to use your local, …