The council says Zephaniah was "a man of compassion who never forgot the community that shaped him”.

Birmingham City Council have agreed on plans to honour the legacy of Brummie legend Benjamin Zephaniah. The Handsworth-born ...

Just over a year since he died, plans have been unveiled to see Birmingham's Benjamin Zephaniah honoured by the city. | ITV ...

All four members of Black Sabbath are set to be given the Freedom of Birmingham as part of plans which would also see late poet and actor Benjamin Zephaniah officially honoured by the city.

Black Sabbath, co-founded by singer Ozzy Osbourne, are often credited with inventing heavy metal music Birmingham music legends Black Sabbath and trailblazing poet Benjamin Zephaniah are being ...

Birmingham City Council is considering giving city honours to local music legends Black Sabbath and Benjamin Zephaniah. According to the BBC, on Tuesday January 28 the council is due to discuss a ...

The late writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah will be the first recipient of a medal created to honour Birmingham residents. The Handsworth-born actor, whose work often addressed themes of racism ...

Birmingham City Council has agreed on plans to honour the legacy of the Peaky Blinders star The late writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah will be the first recipient of a medal created to honour ...