Benjamin Zephaniah, The London Breed (1998).
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I love this great polluted place Where popstars come to live their dreams Here ravers come for drum and bass And politicians plan their schemes The music of the world is here The city can play any song They came to here from everywhere 'Tis they that made the city strong
— Benjamin Zephaniah on London
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About Benjamin Zephaniah
Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah (15 April 1958 – 7 December 2023) was a British writer, dub poet and Rastafarian. He was included in The Times list of Britain's top 50 post-war writers in 2008.
About Benjamin Zephaniah
Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah (15 April 1958 – 7 December 2023) was a British writer, dub poet and Rastafarian. He was included in The Times list of Britain's top 50 post-war writers in 2008.
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