Benjamin Zephaniah refuses the Queen's honour in Kary Stewart's new video
The British honours system originates in the 14th century and is basically a series of different awards given for exceptional achievement or service. The Order of the British Empire or OBE is one of these awards.
Benjamin Zephaniah is a Jamaican born British poet, writer and musician. He is best known for his works for children and also his vociferous left of centre approach to political and social issues. Earlier this year the Queen and British Prime Minister Tony Blair, added him to the Honours list to be awarded an OBE for services to the Arts. Zephaniah??s response ??Me? I thought, OBE me? Up yours, I thought?.No way, Mr. Blair. No way, Mrs. Queen.?.
But why did Zephaniah react so strongly? In ??Rong Radio?, he tells it how it is?
http://www.gnn.tv/videos/video.php?id=33
the video is on the link...it is good
Peace
