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 ...

Birmingham music legends Black Sabbath and trailblazing poet Benjamin Zephaniah are being considered for city honours.

A report recommends making each member of the rock band a Freeman of Birmingham, as well as giving a posthumous City of ...

Birmingham music legends Black Sabbath and trailblazing poet Benjamin Zephaniah are being considered for city honours. Birmingham City Council is due to discuss a proposal to award City Freeman ...

Ozzy Osbourne and the other three members of Black Sabbath are are set to be given the freedom of Birmingham (David Davies/PA) All four members of Black Sabbath are set to be given the Freedom of ...

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.

“Benjamin Zephaniah was a real trailblazer and son of Birmingham who helped put the city on the cultural map and he will always be remembered here. “Conferring these honours on these ...