‘Selected articles and video links’
(Favourite interviews and articles on Benjamin’s life and rhythms)
This is our collection of news articles and video links to just some of those that we really liked, and wanted to share with you on this page.
The listed items may be updated from time to time (new items indicated *) – If you come across any with broken links please do let us know – many thanks.
Last Updated : 11 March 2025
‘Featured Video’
‘Benjamin Speaks Out’
- ‘That’s What They Do To Us’: Benjamin Zephaniah on his experiences of police racism (30.Apr.2021 – Huff Post)
- Coronavirus: Benjamin Zephaniah ‘scared’ after two family members die of COVID-19 (5.Jun.2020 – SKY News)
- Benjamin Zephaniah: ‘I’m almost 60 and I’m still angry. Everyone told me I would mellow’ (25.Aug.2017 – The Guardian)
- Benjamin Zephaniah: We must stand up to hatred (26.Jan.2009 – The Independent)
- Benjamin Zephaniah talks to Shelley Carter (Date Unknown – Birmingham Living)
‘Dedications’
- The Zephaniah Forest (Birmingham) (Dec.2024 – The Resurgence Trust) *
- Birmingham poet Benjamin Zephaniah’s family go back to their old school to plant tree in his memory (11.Jun.2024 – UK School News) *
- Tribute to PSC Patron Benjamin Zephaniah (28.Dec.2023 – Palestine Solidarity Campaign)
- Benjamin Zephaniah: A legacy of love (27.Dec.2023 – The Voice)
- Tributes paid to Benjamin Zephaniah as Birmingham’s creative community mourns the poet (8.Dec.2023 – ITV News)
- CHARITY chiefs at Acorns Children’s Hospice have paid tribute to writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah (8.Dec.2023 – Acorn Children’s Hospice)
- Slough charity remembers Benjamin Zephaniah as ‘warm’ and ‘influential’ patron (7.Dec.2023 – Maidenhead Advertiser)
- Remembering Benjamin Zephaniah (7.Dec.2023 – Goldsmiths, University of London)
- The Funeral of Benjamin Zephaniah (Date Unknown – UK Funeral Services)
‘Obituary & Remembrance’
- Remembrance & Memorials : The people’s poet, Benjamin Zephaniah (21.Dec.2023 – 4WardEverUK)
- Tribute to Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah (8.Dec.2023 – Newham Council, East London)
- I met Benjamin Zephaniah several times – he was as open and kind-hearted as his poetry (8.Dec.2023 – Helen Brown – The Guardian) *
- Tribute to Benjamin Zephaniah (8.Dec.2023 – Show Racism the Red Card) *
- Benjamin Zephaniah: The James Brown of dub poetry (8.Dec.2023 – BBC News – Midlands)
- ‘One of Birmingham’s greatest sons’ – tributes pour in for Benjamin Zephaniah, dead at 65 (Birmingham World – 7.Dec.2023)
- Remembering a Legend: Benjamin Zephaniah – A Tribute to His Enduring Legacy (Black History Month – 7.Dec.2023)
- RIP Professor Benjamin Zephaniah (Dec.2023 – Words of Colour)
- Benjamin Zephaniah, Obituary & Guest Book (Date Unknown – Legacy.com)
‘Video Films’
- Benjamin Zephaniah – I Love My Mother (Greg Hall – YouTube)
- The life and rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah (Guardian News – YouTube)
- Benjamin Zephaniah Speak Your Truth – Mental Health Doc Interview (Live – YouTube)
- Benjamin Zephaniah Convinces Journalist to Return MBE Live on Air (ITN – YouTube)
- My Birmingham Story – Benjamin Zephaniah (National Literacy Trust – YouTube)
- People Will Always Need People (DuncanG – YouTube)
- Dis Policeman Keeps On Kicking Me To Death – (Sunny Echoe – YouTube)
- De President OFFICIAL VIDEO (Benjamin Zephaniah – YouTube)
- Benjamin Zephaniah, In This World (Benjamin Zephaniah – YouTube)
- Benjamin Zephaniah reads ‘Money’ (Bloodaxe Books – YouTube)
‘Online Resources’
The National Mikey Powell Memorial Family Fund have launched the Benjamin Zephaniah remembrance calendar on behalf of his family.
Read more about the aims and mission of the Benjamin Zephaniah Family Legacy Group that was formed by his direct family in January 2024.
Free-to-use Social media banners in memory of Professor Benjamin Zephaniah. Provided courtesy of his family and @msoulfires.
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