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Professor Benjamin Zephaniah RIP

(46 Posts)
Whitewavemark2 Thu 07-Dec-23 11:38:07

A giant of a man. The U.K. has lost a man of integrity, creativity and moral intelligence.

RosiesMaw Thu 07-Dec-23 22:20:54

youtu.be/v4AgPSjzXkw
To enjoy again and remember with a smile.
“Be nice to your turkeys this Christmas”

Deedaa Thu 07-Dec-23 22:29:32

I was shocked and saddened to hear this. Not even very old.

rafichagran Thu 07-Dec-23 22:30:12

I was very sad to hear about this. RIP.

Jane43 Thu 07-Dec-23 22:35:35

Very sad news. There is a special programme about him on BBC2 later tonight.

Grantanow Thu 07-Dec-23 22:36:13

RIP

henetha Thu 07-Dec-23 23:43:47

I loved his poetry and his warmth. What a lovely man he was.

Jillykins3 Fri 08-Dec-23 00:01:04

Yes the world has lost a truly great man .Thank you for this thread Whitewave ....dedicated to a man who stood for injustice and freedom .He wrote a song in 2017 called Palestine( part of the world close to his heart) . I tried to upload it but after many attempts I'm afraid l failed. R.I.P. Benjamin.

V3ra Fri 08-Dec-23 01:33:01

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/curation/m001v1jn?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

Some memories here 😢

toscalily Fri 08-Dec-23 09:50:53

Sad news RIP

Silvergirl Fri 08-Dec-23 10:32:42

He was one of my favourite people. The world would be a better place with a lot more like him. RIP .

Susieq62 Sat 09-Dec-23 11:07:43

The world needs more people like Benjamin! Read his poem “The British” we should all have it framed on our walls
Gone far too soon as all good people do

MaiBea Sat 09-Dec-23 12:05:58

So very sad, Rest peacefully Benjamin, a truly good person ❤️

pascal30 Sat 09-Dec-23 12:19:51

shockingly sudden and young,, he was such a charismatic and moving man.. we must cherish these wonderful people whilst they are still alive we really need them..

polly123 Sat 09-Dec-23 12:25:47

A wonderful and humble man. Loved his poetry and admired hugely his achievements. Often used his poems in my lessons and the children loved them. He was perfect in Peaky Blinders too. Such a great loss.

GrannyLondon Sat 09-Dec-23 12:32:36

A very sad loss. He wrote a very interesting article on being vegan.

Cossy Sat 09-Dec-23 13:19:55

I loved him x

madeleine45 Sat 09-Dec-23 13:33:36

yes it was such a sad thing to read of his death. I never met him personally but used to enjoy listening to him on various programmes and on Poetry Please. The Turkey poem was very good and he was always worth listening to. I am grateful for the radio that allowed me to hear him so many times. A gentle man and a gentleman who was always worth listening to. RIP Benjamin we will miss you

jeapurs54 Sat 09-Dec-23 13:43:12

I loved his poems, bough a few books by him, and loved the way he put poetry across to make them fun to read and understanding various ways with words.

Seagull72 Sat 09-Dec-23 17:33:38

Lovely, talented man. So sad. RIP. The world has lost a special person.

rileydog Sat 09-Dec-23 19:33:26

Very sad news. A good man who will be sadly missed.