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Professor Benjamin Zephaniah
@BZephaniah
Official account of Benjamin Zephaniah. Poet, writer, musician & troublemaker. Estate managed by wife & sole executor, Qian Zephaniah, through United Agent.
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    Professor Benjamin Zephaniah
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    Aug 7, 2023
    Recorded somewhere in the 90s, this recording just sat on the shelf doing nothing. But when considering the state of our nations, & how states strive to control people & abuse power, it is still relevant, probably more relevant, now. See whole video here youtube.com/watch?v=4JYYZD…
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    Dec 7, 2023
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    Professor Benjamin Zephaniah
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    Aug 1, 2020
    Never mind the media circus. This is the truth. This sister says so much in 2 minutes.
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    Professor Benjamin Zephaniah
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    Apr 16, 2021
    Filming without Helen McCrory has been so difficult. Her passing away today is a real shock. She was a dear friend. She was humane, intelligent, unflinching, and a fighter to the end. A truly amazing woman. I'm speechless. I'm going offline.
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    Professor Benjamin Zephaniah
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    Apr 3, 2022
    That's it.............................................For now.
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    Professor Benjamin Zephaniah
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    Apr 3, 2024
    Hello, I am Qian Zephaniah, Benjamin Zephaniah’s wife. Thank you all so much for the love that you showed Benjamin thank you so much for the lovely messages that you sent to me after he passed away.
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    Professor Benjamin Zephaniah
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    Nov 5, 2018
    I have absolutely no interest in this job. I won't work for them. They oppress me, they upset me, and they are not worthy. I write to connect with people and have never felt the need to go via the church, the state, or the monarchy to reach my people. No money. Freedom or death.
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    Nov 5, 2018
    Who will replace Carol Ann Duffy as Poet Laureate? Simon Armitage, @PatienceAgbabi , @BZephaniah, Daljit Nagra and Vahni Capildeo are all candidates. artsindustry.co.uk/news/1393-sear…
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    Professor Benjamin Zephaniah
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    Feb 18, 2025
    Benjamin rejected the OBE, staying true to his principles: "Me? OBE? Up yours, I thought... Empire reminds me of slavery, of brutality." His legacy is one of resistance, truth, and justice. Honour is in integrity, not titles. #BenjaminZephaniah #Justice
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    Professor Benjamin Zephaniah
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    Jun 26, 2020
    When I read the negative bile targeted to @PriyamvadaGopal I wanted to cry. When I saw the positive stuff, I felt hopeful. When I saw Priya's responses I was reminded of how much dignity & intelligence our freedom fighting sisters have after years of abuse. Never give up.
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    Professor Benjamin Zephaniah
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    Feb 26, 2022
    Peakys having a laugh.
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    Professor Benjamin Zephaniah
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    Sep 27, 2020
    I can announce, the YA book my mother always wanted me to write, is here. Out on the 5th November, but I thought I should tell my friends now. So, now you know. I'm going to pre order a copy now, and send it to my mum.
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    Professor Benjamin Zephaniah
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    Professor Benjamin Zephaniah
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    Jul 3, 2024
    People will aways need people by Benjamin Zephaniah
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