One of Swansea's best-known entertainers, broadcasters and chaplains said he had never felt so humbled after being conferred with the honorary freedom of the city and county. Kevin Johns MBE has been known to many over the years as Swansea City's match-day announcer and club chaplain, a presenter on Swansea Sound radio station, the patron of many charities, an actor and panto star.
He was directed by Michael Sheen in the National Theatre of Wales’s production of The Passion, appearing as the MC of the Last Supper. Mr Johns was born in Uplands in 1961, grew up in Plasmarl, and attended Dynevor School before entering bible college in London and then the ministry in 1984.
"I can honestly say, hand on heart, I've never been so humbled or honoured all my life," he told a meeting of full council. He referred to some of the other people who had received the award, such as Catherine Zeta Jones and Chris Coleman, and said: "I was the only one I'd never heard of!" He added: "I'm a Jack, I really am - I love my city with all my heart." You can get more Swansea news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
