Benjamin Zephaniah Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, Poems and Net Worth

Benjamin Zephaniah Biography

Benjamin Zephaniah is a British writer, dub poet, and author. In 2008, he was included in The Times list of Britain’s top 50 post-war writers. Benjamin won the BBC Young Playwright’s Award.

Benjamin Zephaniah Age

Benjamin is 63 years old as of 2021, he was born Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah on April 15, 1958, in Handsworth, Birmingham, England. He celebrates his birthday on April 15 every year. Benjamin will be 64 years old on April 15, 2022, and his birth sign is Aries.

Benjamin Zephaniah Height

Benjamin stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Benjamin Zephaniah Education

Benjamin went to an approved school but left aged 13 unable to read or write. Our efforts to find more about his educational background nor his qualifications with the public. We will keep you updated soon.

Benjamin Zephaniah Family

Benjamin was born and raised by his parents in Handsworth, Birmingham to a Barbadian postman and a Jamaican nurse. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Benjamin’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Benjamin Zephaniah Wife

Benjamin was to Amina. Amina is a theatre administrator. The couple tied the knot in 1990 and divorced in 2001. It is not known whether Benjamin has any children or not. We will keep you updated soon.

Benjamin Zephaniah Net Worth

Benjamin’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a writer, dub poet, and author. Through his various sources of income, Benjamin has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Benjamin Zephaniah Measurements and Facts

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Benjamin Zephaniah Wiki

Full Names: Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah
Popular As: Benjamin Zephaniah
Gender: Male
Occupation / Profession: Writer, dub poet, and author.
Nationality: British
Race / Ethnicity: Afro American
Religion: Not Known
Sexual Orientation: Straight.

Benjamin Zephaniah Birthday

Age / How Old?: 63 years old as of 2021.
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Date of Birth: April 15, 1958
Place of Birth: Handsworth, Birmingham, England.
Birthday: April 15.

Benjamin Zephaniah Body Measurements

Body Measurements: Not Available
Height / How Tall?: Not Known
Weight: Not Known
Eye Color: Black.
Hair Color: Black
Shoe Size: Not Available

Benjamin Zephaniah Family and Relationship

Father (Dad): Not Known
Mother: Not Known
Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
Marital Status: Married.
Wife/Spouse: Married to Amina (1990 to 2001).
Children: To Be Updated.

Benjamin Zephaniah Net Worth and Salary

Net Worth: Between $1 million and $5 million dollars.
Salary: Under Review
Source of Income: Writer, dub poet, and author.

Benjamin Zephaniah House and Cars

Place of living: To be Updated

Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Benjamin Zephaniah Career

Benjamin writes his poetry influenced by the music and poetry of Jamaica, to him, “street politics”. At the age of 11, he did his first performance in the church. At the age of 15, his poetry was known among Handsworth’s Afro-Caribbean and Asian communities. Benjamin once served a prison sentence for burglary.

At the age of 20, he went to London. He wanted to have a bigger audience apart from the black people. Benjamin became involved in a workers’ co-operative in Stratford, London. This led him to publish his first book of poetry, Pen Rhythm (Page One Books, 1980). His mission was to fight the dead image of poetry in academia and to “take everywhere” to people who do not read books, so he turned poetry readings into concert-like performances.

In 1985, Benjamin wrote his second poetry, The Dread Affair: Collected Poems. It contained a number of poems attacking the British legal system. Rasta Time in Palestine (1990). Rasta was featured in The Wailers’ first recording since the death of Bob Marley and also Nelson Mandela. In 1996, Mandela requested that Benjamin host the president’s Two Nations Concert at the Royal Albert Hall, London.

Zephaniah’s first book of poetry for children was called Talking Turkeys. He later published his first novel for teenagers in 1999, called, Face. Benjamin is a supporter of Aston Villa F.C. and is the patron for an Aston Villa supporters’ website. He appeared as a panelist on the BBC television show QI, on the episode “Roaming” in 2020.

Benjamin Zephaniah Poems and Books

Pen Rhythm
The Dread Affair: Collected Poems
City Psalms
Inna Liverpool
Talking Turkeys
Propa Propaganda
Funky Chickens
School’s Out: Poems Not for School
Funky Turkeys
School’s Out: Poems Not for School
Funky Turkeys
White Comedy
Wicked World!
Too Black, Too Strong
The Little Book of Vegan Poems
Reggae Head
Face
Refugee Boy
Gangsta Rap
Teacher’s Dead
Terror Kid
We are Britain
Primary Rhyming Dictionary
J is for Jamaica
My Story
When I Grow Up (2011)
Kung Fu Trip
The Life And Rhymes of Benjamin Zephaniah

Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Zephaniah

Who is Benjamin Zephaniah?

Benjamin is a British writer, dub poet, and author. In 2008, he was included in The Times list of Britain’s top 50 post-war writers. Benjamin won the BBC Young Playwright’s Award.

How old is Benjamin Zephaniah?

Benjamin is 63 years old as of 2021, he was born Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah on April 15, 1958, in Handsworth, Birmingham, England. He celebrates his birthday on April 15 every year.

How tall is Benjamin Zephaniah?

Benjamin appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Is Benjamin Zephaniah married?

Benjamin was to Amina. Amina is a theatre administrator. The couple tied the knot in 1990 and divorced in 2001. It is not known whether Benjamin has any children or not. We will keep you updated soon.

How much is Benjamin Zephaniah worth?

Benjamin’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a writer, dub poet, and author.

How much does Benjamin Zephaniah make?

Benjamin has not shared any information concerning his annual income with the public. We will keep you updated soon.

Where does Benjamin live?

Because of security reasons, Benjamin has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is Benjamin dead or alive?

Benjamin is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Benjamin now?

Benjamin is a British writer, dub poet, and author. In 2008, he was included in The Times list of Britain’s top 50 post-war writers. Benjamin won the BBC Young Playwright’s Award.