Benjamin Zephaniah obituary: Poet who made the British establishment uncomfortable
In 2003, Zephaniah rejected an OBE as a protest against British imperialism. ‘Stick it, Mr Blair and Mrs Queen,’ he said at the time
Source: irishtimes.com
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In 2003, Zephaniah rejected an OBE as a protest against British imperialism. ‘Stick it, Mr Blair and Mrs Queen,’ he said at the time
A much loved poet, novelist and musician, Zephaniah remained true to the idealistic and angry concerns of his youth, opposing empire and all forms of oppression.
Poet, performer and actor hailed as one of Britain’s most outspoken and original literary voices