Benjamin Zephaniah | The Jonathan Ross Show | Extended Interview

[@scottishbanjo]

I came across him literally at the lights when I was waiting in my car in East Ham . I recognised him and he laughed when he realised I recognised him . He seemed to exude joy

[@susandikko3521]

You never sold out and always kept it real. RIP a true man of the people 💜

[@Roberto_79]

I can't believe he was taken from us so abruptly. A great orator and writer. The UK is very own Linton Kwesi Johnson

[@mattychapati]

RIP Benjamin. Conscious Rasta, poet, musician and freedom fighter. We've lost three rebels in a very short space of time. Sinèad O Conner, Shane Macgowan and now Benjamin Zephaniah. All aged 65 (6 +5 =11 which is the ultimate angel number) and all angels on earth in their own different ways, but all rebels at heart. Safe upwards journey brother. 🙏🏼 🇪🇹 🙏🏼

[@caitfleet6906]

Adding 9 years to Sinead's age there.

[@mattychapati]

@@caitfleet6906 Yes, you are correct, my bad. Anyway, she was an rebel angel. Glad that I got to see her live. RIP Sinèad 🙏🏼 🌈 🕉

[@GoodBeets4ME]

thanks for that.

[@mariaoconnell2516]

@@mattychapati But Sinéad died age 56 so your angel number still stands (5 + 6=11) 👼

[@mattychapati]

​@@mariaoconnell2516Thank you Maria for pointing that out. I did realise that but I didn't want to point it out as people like to use KZbin as a platform for arguing. RIP Sinèad. Angel rebel 🙏🏼 🌈 🕉

[@bunmiogunsiji8707]

a loving open musical rebellious authentic soul...may he rest in everlasting peace

[@j.c7719]

I remember he came to my primary school when I was a kid and gave his book out to my older sister which I stole and then I saw him live when I was doing GCSE English. There was such a motion and rhythm and a brilliant sense of humour to his poetry and he was a lovely, humble, hilarious guy. Definitely inspired my love for poetry and reggae/ska music from an early age. R.I.P Benjamin. ❤

[@margotclarke7189]

Rest in peace Brother. Your work is done! You did an amazing job. Your voice will be heard for entirety ! You will be truly missed. Your legacy will live forever. Gone way too soon! Rest in peace. We know you will. We will always love ❤❤ so sad 😔 loosing you at such a tender age.

[@charlieboy259]

We worked at Benjamin's House last year and we became friends and stayed in regular contact with him. We was blown away by his kindness, time and love that he gave us and we respected him and treated him as any other customer, I think he really appreciated that we wasn't trying to impress him or anything. He told us some amazing stories that we will always cherish and remember him for. Such sad news that we was dreading 😢😢😢

[@irenedavo3768]

I had never heard of him!

[@mattychapati]

@@irenedavo3768 You have now Irene. Please check out his body of work Legend that meant so much to so many people in the UK and across the world.

[@RS-B5ZV]

A wonderful poet

[@aperture_autorepairs]

holy shit that was you i saw working there. I was his next door neighbour haha, he was an absolute angel of a man. we miss him a lot

[@charlieboy259]

@@aperture_autorepairs yo your Melissa's brother?

[@Rasmarkus62]

Mr. Benjamin Zaphaniah, You clearly set the world on fyah. It is sad to hear your time now expire. A Birmingham youth, Who represented the truth. Who did not just talk the talk, But made sure to walk the walk. Rest in eternal peace mr. Benjamin. Your legacy lives on.

[@Soprano1638]

Love your wonderful poem. I'm sure Mr Zaphaniah would be proud

[@Rasmarkus62]

@@Soprano1638 Thank you. I literally wrote it as soon as I heard, over the radio, that he had died. Definitely inspired by him.

[@nazb33]

Beautiful

[@Rasmarkus62]

@@nazb33 Thank you. It showes how inspiring he is, not was because is legacy lives on.

[@nazb33]

You got that right. So much unheard talent has come out of Birmingham, but we only hear about them after they exit the world. I've seen so much from Benjamin Zephaniah over the years. He will be very much missed

[@dotnb]

The news hasn't sunk in yet. Truly heartbroken. RIP 💔

[@beverleyreid7572]

Heartbroken for sure. smh

[@dotbin4]

A master poet and teacher. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world. Your legacy lives on🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿❤️

[@Bharat-12338]

He came to my school about 7 yrs ago, and he seemed like a genuinely nice guy so sad to see hin go RIP

[@TheAlkebulanTrust]

#BenjaminZephaniah legacy will forever live. He truly paved the way for so many 🕊🕊🕊🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@wuodbonde]

Love this man. What a dude. Funny, intelligent and effortlessly cool.

[@russell2165]

man.. i've witnessed death among family and friends.. and i don't cry easily at death anymore. but this guy... his death broke me. not just because of the person he is, but for all that he had left to give to the world.

[@johnbarton9986]

Always liked BZ. Great poet. Always spoke a lot of sense on question time & a peaky blunder. Respect to you sir.R.I.P.

[@Julierue]

Rest in Power, BZ.

[@tonyska]

A proper fella. He could agree to disagree without the need to insult. RIP Benjamin and UTV. 🦁

[@gulzarahmadturalay3106]

Rest in peace. He was a powerful voice of the voice-less. Love and respect from Pakistan.

[@colinturner4158]

Didn’t know much about him until watching this but he comes across to me as a genuine human being so sad to lose another good one may he RIP

[@joedutty3589]

Sorry to read this news. I met him when I was 9 or 10 and he hooked me on poetry and rhyming. I concidered him as one of my teachers in rhyming and definitely he is one the teachers of lowkey the rapper and activists and Akaala another brilliant poet, rapper, author and activist. One of he roots of UK BLACK MUSIC RIP.

[@maidaymusic]

A beautiful human.

[@RainCloudwalker]

What a naturally warm and enthralling soul.

[@ukman9797]

A true brummie and English man. I'm glad to call Bemjamin one of our true greats. Stood up for what he believed and a great writer and poet. Whoever you are he will be missed for his brilliance. RIP you are missed.

[@bushwhackeddos.2703]

The English are an f Nick group.

[@ThunderRoad1]

This was lovely to watch and hear his sofe gentle voice. We will be missed. Rest easy friend.

[@ShezzieMuzik]

Rise in Zion Benjamin ❤

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah, you will be missed

[@QHarefield]

What a shame Ross doesn't honour his guest - any guest - with the respect and courtesy that is deserved. He puts BZ on the spot {twice} by asking him to do something and then, when he obligingly does it, Ross is interrupting with 'witty' comments. To his credit, Benjamin Zephaniah rose above it graciously.

[@jamalrobinson2159]

I have to explore this mans work...what a beautiful soul...god bless u bro 🙏...pure genius

[@drychaf]

I hadn't heard of his passing. What a shock, so young. He was always a real gentleman, as this video reminds us. A very sad loss.

[@Roestradd]

A non-smoking and non-drinking clean living individual who was into martial arts snatched away from us just leaves one cold. RIP brotherman 🙏🏾

[@kellyhawkes3191]

Wonderful human, wonderful soul, fly high. X

[@pamelahowell2082]

What a guy! Our loss is Heaven's gain. Rise In Power brother! You served your maker well 🙏🏽💕

[@diskgrinder]

This diminishes his work, there’s no need for an invisible cloud twat to explain his excellence

[@roserobertson4655]

Goodnight sir, Thank you.❤

[@TREVONBACH]

JUST found him... so cool. so smooth. his poem in the 8 minute mark was so intense yet so simple. absolutely beautiful man, and appeared on my birthday. RIP Benjamin.... thanks jonathan

[@ZombielandVariants]

Hey Tribe... L👀k here They killed him... Come this way... Facts 💯

[@Pvrpleheart257]

My sincere condolences to his entire family and loved ones. 👑💜🕊️

[@AlanTaylorCRSmusicproduction]

What a lovely man. RIP

[@NowFunStarts]

Benjamin Zephaniah always made me smile whenever he was performing..

[@mattliamjack3293]

Lovely bloke with alot of depth. He truly wants humanity realise its compassionate nature. 💚🌎💚🌍One world

[@alibrown317]

A truly beautiful person. An inspiration ❤️🙏

[@sandraquinn7624]

Rest in peace Benjamin god bless💐

[@HaydnGuite]

A fabulous poet and a true gent in every respect. His contribution to British poetry will be greatly missed Enjoy your rest Benjamin ❤ 😊

[@bobwatts5662]

Very sad when I heard the news of his passing. Rest in peace Benjamin.

[@VAPIDISM]

RIP Benjamin, such a soulful man.

[@desoticambinza8676]

Rest in power Benjamin🙏🏾🙏🏾 You are back now with our ancestors. One love, Rastafari

[@jermaineedwards8384]

Great human being always showed vulnerability and humanity never preached to others just taught the world is just a little less good now that he is gone but never forgotten.

[@MyHayley01]

So sad he has passed away great man

[@rAsphkA]

RIP Benjamim Zephaniah. Such a amazing artist!

[@lylestorrie995]

I watched this not knowing he passed so sad rip

[@geraldinhogaucho2]

Rest in peace, brother!

[@justaplainspokengirl]

What a complete delight Ben-jammin.

[@aperture_autorepairs]

he was an amazing neighbour and an even better friend. Miss you man

[@nicolaablett7790]

REST IN POETRY you will always be remembered SPOKEN WORD is awesome

[@nicolapowell7730]

Beautifully put.💞

[@russellsharpley7926]

What a lovely man .. RIP Benjamin.x

[@dinogreece]

What a funny intelligent guy he was. Rest easy.

[@jacquirussell3353]

Beautiful Soul

[@rather_be_a_cat]

I was talking about him with my Mrs the day before he passed. He was a clever bloke.

[@mazcontrol3589]

will be missed, R.I.power bro. walk good.

[@SantanDrummond]

Rest in Power Lion✊🏾

[@Knowonenew]

Respect to such an amazing man

[@shanianderson8552]

Amazing 💙🌹🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾✊🏾

[@billb4089]

Very sad loss. His legacy lives on.

[@ZombielandVariants]

They killed him... Come this way... Facts 💯

[@joysmith7348]

Oh boy, we have last some great people and he is one of them never to be replace.

[@Narikeljinjira]

Sweet, BZ. ❤

[@eimearregan3075]

A beautiful human ❤

[@appleyardgardenwoodencraft8736]

Rest in peace ❤💛💚🖤🙏

[@ruthfrank8106]

RIP King 🙏🏽👑💜

[@JayNubi]

Rest In Paradise Benji.

[@sharonlewis-hickman9401]

Very sad to hear of the passing of Benjamin RIP

[@ZombielandVariants]

Hey sister.... They killed him... Come this way... Facts 💯

[@linpollitt8950]

He was a delightful man with a wicked sense of humour, as well as being a wonderful poet. Such a humble person too. I'm so sad he's gone. Thank you for your legacy and rest in peace lovely Benjamin xxx

[@lizjones4994]

Birmingham legend ❤

[@djtricks1]

Really sad news, he's large as life here , we just don't know when it's our time to leave 🌎 Bless to you.. "Dread Vegan Benjamin Zephaniah" & rest in paradise † 🙏🏾 , really sad ! 🕊💚 🕯😥 #bekind

[@ZombielandVariants]

Hey... Headsup.. They killed him... Come this way... Facts 💯

[@djtricks1]

@@ZombielandVariants Even Jesus, they stuck him on a † but he's name is still here, yes many have spoken out, they try to silence you, but the Zephaniah family at this time just needs the space, respect & time to mourn for Dear Benjamin... Bless his soul! 🕯

[@adamthorntonillustration9281]

Thanks for sharing this. I've not seen it before. He was a great man. And I've got to say that Jonathan is a lovely host. He was definitely more brash when he was younger, as many of us are, but he's so polite and encouraging. And Beckett's "I've got a job to do 'ere!" gave me a good chuckle 😄

[@TheChefro]

RIP Benji ❤😇🙏🏽

[@hughlowe4431]

Rest in peace and power Mi Bredda

[@rayglover8697]

We Love you Ben - RIP big man !

[@MrDoctorproctor]

My daughter will always love Mature trail. Rest eternally brother x

[@countycricklewood]

He was great! Sad he has passed away. 👍🇮🇪

[@Skelly.B]

Peace be with you Benjamin Zaphaniah 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@JohnCashin]

That apparent supernatural experience he said he had fascinates me. I'm always interested in hearing about experiences like that. I don't know for sure whether there is anything more than the natural world but it would be nice to believe there is and I keep an open mind about it. On a more secular point, I also have a huge respect for him refusing an OBE, that takes a lot of conviction to do that and he certainly lived out what he professed. RIP Benjamin Zephaniah.

[@LPJack02]

RIP Benjamin Zephaniah (April 15, 1958 - December 7, 2023), aged 65 You will be remembered as a legend.

[@sharasia7690]

Pure joy ❤

[@temmellese6730]

Such a sad loss

[@SiyaFakher]

Legend passes

[@tomm_m_m6378]

What an amazing man

[@JenniferWoolley]

Amazing, God bless you x

[@babybluecheeks]

65, that's too soon 😢

[@ronlacker326]

Too late.

[@thebrownharvey]

@@ronlacker326you’re a very sad man, ron.

[@beewa8840]

Yes, it blows my mind that he passed away considering his very healthy lifestyle.

[@Darcsymphonie]

Way 2 soon!!!

[@OnafetsEnovap]

Just heard the news. RIP, Benny Z. 😢

[@guymichelasseke8103]

R.I.P & LONG LIVE 💔💔💔

[@darthmarticusLFC]

Diagnosis to death in 8 weeks, crazy. RIP.

[@ZombielandVariants]

Hey Tribe.... They killed him... Come this way... Facts 💯

[@troy8613]

@@ZombielandVariantsHe said he was into science! That means he “trusted the science “, which means he took you know what.

[@R08172]

Heartbroken.

[@streb6]

Miss you brother ❤❤❤

[@MartyJackson]

Rest in peace Benjamin

[@RS-B5ZV]

RIP Benjamin Zaphaniah. The likes of Linton Kwesi Johnson and John Cooper Clarke are giants amongst men

[@XSLS73]

R.I.P Benjamin Zephaniah. An amazing poet and inspirational human being.💞👑👑 🙏🙏🙏

[@k33bsa47]

So brilliant 🤩 SIP Benjamin ❤🙏🏾

[@easyware]

RIP, big man.

[@TempleOfRoom]

Mashallah, Rest In Power

[@Steve90UK]

RIP mate

[@V4Now]

This man visted my school when i was a boy in the 90s. He was pretty great.

[@ZombielandVariants]

Headsup... They killed him... Come this way... Facts 💯

[@michelledonnelly5469]

14:25 ​@@ZombielandVariants

[@danieldunne4256]

Rip❤