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Benjamin Zephaniah is a British poet, writer, and musician. He was born on April 15, 1958, in Handsworth, Birmingham, England, to Jamaican parents. Growing up in Birmingham, Zephaniah experienced racism and discrimination firsthand, which later became a major theme in his poetry. He left school at the age of 14 and became involved in the local music and arts scene, performing his poetry at events and festivals. In 1980, Zephaniah published his first poetry collection, "Pen Rhythm," which was followed by several other collections, including "The Dread Affair: Collected Poems" and "Too Black, Too Strong." His poetry addresses issues of race, politics, and social justice and is known for its powerful imagery and passionate delivery. In addition to his poetry, Zephaniah has written several novels and children's books, including "Face" and "Gangsta Rap," and he has also worked as a television presenter and actor. He is also an accomplished musician and has released several albums of reggae and dub music, collaborating with artists such as Bob Marley and the Wailers and The Prodigy. Zephaniah has been a vocal advocate for animal rights and veganism, and he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Wolverhampton in 2007 for his contribution to literature and his work in promoting social justice. Today, Zephaniah continues to write and perform poetry and music, and he is a regular speaker at schools and universities around the world. He lives in London and is known as one of the most important and influential poets of his generation.
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Dis poetry is like a riddim dat drops De tongue fires a riddim dat shoots like shots Dis poetry is designed fe rantin Dance hall style, big mouth chanting,…
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I am a veggie table A table made of veg, There’s so much fruit upon me All living on the edge,…
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In Hawaii they Hula They Tango in Argentina They Reggae in Jamaica And they Rumba down in Cuba,…
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Mirror mirror on the wall Could you please return our ball Our football went through your crack You have two now…
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At the bottom of my garden There's a hedgehog and a frog And a lot of creepy-crawlies Living underneath a log,…
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I am the type you are supposed to fear Black and foreign Big and dreadlocks An uneducated grass eater.…
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We first met on a golden night As the moon radiated love light On the dock of the bay. Somewhere between the real deal and an illusion…
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We Black men of England Too proud to cry for shame, Let's cry a sea Cry publicly,…
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Be nice to yu turkeys dis christmas Cos' turkeys just wanna hav fun Turkeys are cool, turkeys are wicked An every turkey has a Mum.…
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Take some Picts, Celts and Silures And let them settle, Then overrun them with Roman conquerors.…
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They put a leather belt around her 13 feet of tape and bound her Handcuffs to secure her And only God knows what else,…
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The coconuts have got the jobs. The race industry is a growth industry. We despairing, they careering. We want more peace they want more police.…
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There was a young vegan Called Steven, Who just would not kill for no reason, This kid would not eat…
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Remember that vegan called Steven Yes he would not kill for no reason, Well I saw him today Wearing nothing I say…
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