Life story from a bad boy to a poet. | Benjamin Zephaniah

This is Benjamin’s final interview. In the last stage of his life, he still chose to step forward — to speak, to share, to face the world. This was his decision, his request, and his final wish. I know he does not look as he once did, but that is the truth of this moment — strong, honest, and unafraid of the end of life. This is not to show his “weakened” state, but to share his final thoughts and to remember his whole life and spirit. This is his voice. He wanted it to be heard. Today, I am sim

Can poetry inspire change? Exclusive extracts from the OBV interview with poet Benjamin Zephaniah https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1OUScy60T0 The first of exclusive unseen extracts from Operation Black Vote's interview with internationally accliamed poet Benjamin Zephaniah. Interviewer Richard Sudan, filmed by Jyoti Bhojani and edited by Aisha Hassan. | Benjamin Zephaniah