Villa Park came together to pay a heartwarming tribute to the late Benjamin Zephaniah on Friday evening (15 May), ahead of Aston Villa’s Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Category Archives: Memorials
Honouring Benjamin Zephaniah: Stratford Library Plaque & Film Unveiling
The unveiling of Benjamin Zephaniah’s Memorial Plaque and the film from his 1st memorial event took place at Stratford Library in Newham, East London, on 21 March 2026.
Benjamin Zephaniah’s brother and widow receive his City of Birmingham Medal
Birmingham honoured the life and legacy of trailblazing poet Benjamin Zephaniah this week during a ceremony at Birmingham City University’s Benjamin Zephaniah Building.
‘Emotional’ Benjamin Zephaniah mural unveiled
A mural of Benjamin Zephaniah has been unveiled in Birmingham, with the late poet’s brother describing it as “emotional”. The new artwork is located at Acorns Children’s Hospice.
