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1958 – 2023Benjamin ZephaniahBritish Poet & WriterBritish writer, poet and activist of Jamaican heritage who became one of the most widely recognised poets in Britain. Known for his dub poetry and energetic performance style, he brought poetry to audiences far beyond the literary establishment. He declined an OBE in 2003, citing the British Empire's legacy of slavery and colonialism. He was also a prominent vegan, martial arts practitioner and campaigner for social justice.
1958Benjamin Zephaniah born in BirminghamBorn Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah in Handsworth, Birmingham, England, to parents of Jamaican and Barbadian heritage.