Benjamin Zephaniah Day Special
04/20/25 • 54 min
Benjamin Zephaniah Day : A Festival of Rhythm, Unity & Revolution at Brunel University
Qian Zephaniah, Benjamin’s wife, hosted the inaugural Benjamin Zephaniah Day at Brunel University of London where Benjamin was a Professor of Creative Writing.
The special day celebrated Benjamin’s extraordinary contributions, not only to literature and education but also to the causes he championed throughout his life, including performances from poets, musicians and artists from around the world.
Qian has set up the Benjamin Zephaniah Foundation to celebrate his legacy and inspire.
Danieal premiered live performance of her latest music releases; a project inspired by Mento music heritage, self produced and written using everyday objects, vocal sounds and sounds from nature.
After five years of the show, Reggae Uprising Podcast featured its first live stage show featuring guest, author & documentary creator; Amen Wisdom.
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Filmed at #bruneluniversity to celebrate the legacy of #benjaminzephaniah featuring The Pan African Society, Black Dragon School of Martial Arts, Danieal, Reggae Uprising Podcast, #michaelrosen, #lintonkwesijohnson, #jeremycorbyn, Qian Zephaniah & Basil Gabbidon.
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Benjamin Zephaniah Day : A Festival of Rhythm, Unity & Revolution at Brunel University
Qian Zephaniah, Benjamin’s wife, hosted the inaugural Benjamin Zephaniah Day at Brunel University of London where Benjamin was a Professor of Creative Writing.
The special day celebrated Benjamin’s extraordinary contributions, not only to literature and education but also to the causes he championed throughout his life, including performances from poets, musicians and artists from around the world.
Qian has set up the Benjamin Zephaniah Foundation to celebrate his legacy and inspire.
Danieal premiered live performance of her latest music releases; a project inspired by Mento music heritage, self produced and written using everyday objects, vocal sounds and sounds from nature.
After five years of the show, Reggae Uprising Podcast featured its first live stage show featuring guest, author & documentary creator; Amen Wisdom.
Amen Wisdom Youtube : blahblahmanpublishing
Filmed at #bruneluniversity to celebrate the legacy of #benjaminzephaniah featuring The Pan African Society, Black Dragon School of Martial Arts, Danieal, Reggae Uprising Podcast, #michaelrosen, #lintonkwesijohnson, #jeremycorbyn, Qian Zephaniah & Basil Gabbidon.
Danieal
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Reggae Uprising Podcast
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DGARMS
Organic Cotton Eco Store : https://dgarms.live
Patreon
Access to full footage & exclusives :
Disclaimer : The views and opinions expressed are those of guests featured and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Reggae Uprising Podcast or its representatives. Reggae Uprising Podcast does not own any of the rights to any of the music or extracts featured. It is used only as a tool of education, upliftment and empowerment for and of people of Africa and its diaspora.
Subscribe & Connect : www.danieal.live/podcast
Official Merch : www.dgarms.com
Previous Episode
Honouring Award Winning Author & Brixton Bard Alex Wheatle : Part 2
After his recent passing we have dedicated this episode to honouring previous guest, Alex Wheatle; award winning Author of 18 books, one of which being 'Uprising' his true life story which he toured across the UK as a one man play. In 2006 he spoke of his experiences in the BBC programme Battle for Brixton and in 2020 his life experience was made into a historical drama film featured as part of an anthology series called Small Axe directed by Steve McQueen.
In Part 2 Alex discusses the racism he experienced in UK institutions, his role in the Brixton Uprising, how Rastafarian Simian saved his life and having a Steve McQueen film made about his life.
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Disclaimer : The views and opinions expressed are those of guests featured and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Reggae Uprising Podcast or its representatives. Reggae Uprising Podcast does not own any of the rights to any of the music or extracts featured. It is used only as a tool of education, upliftment and empowerment for and of people of Africa and its diaspora.
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