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Benjamin Zephaniah
AuthorBooks · Second hand1958-2023
Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah was a British writer, dub poet, actor, musician and professor of poetry and creative writing. Over his lifetime, he was awarded 20 honorary doctorates in recognition of his contributions to literature, education, and the arts. He was included in The Times list of Britain's top 50 post-war writers in 2008. In his work, Zephaniah drew on his lived experiences of incarceration, racism and his Jamaican heritage.
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About Benjamin Zephaniah
Birth
1958
Death
2023
First book
1980
Years writing
43
Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah was a British writer, dub poet, actor, musician and professor of poetry and creative writing. Over his lifetime, he was awarded 20 honorary doctorates in recognition of his contributions to literature, education, and the arts. He was included in The Times list of Britain's top 50 post-war writers in 2008. In his work, Zephaniah drew on his lived experiences of incarceration, racism and his Jamaican heritage.
Benjamin Zephaniah was a key figure in dub poetry, blending music with the written word.
His prolific career spanned 59 works exploring everything from poetry to young adult fiction.
Born in Handsworth, the author was known for his versatility as an actor, musician, and playwright.
His book Face is recognized as one of his most iconic works in literature.
Throughout his life, he dedicated much of his talent to creating children's and young adult literature.
