Paving The Way For Dublin – The Cultural Empire of Gliders

Paving The Way For Dublin – The Cultural Empire of Gliders

Gliders is a Dublin-born creative collective set on exporting their talents to the world in every possible capacity. Fronted by music duo Elzzz and Travy, along with director and videographer Sam Fallover,

PIANO PEOPLE – LONDON’S BUZZING AMAPIANO ISLAND FOR THE DAY

PIANO PEOPLE – LONDON’S BUZZING AMAPIANO ISLAND FOR THE DAY

Play, dance, party. Piano People defined what it meant to have a good time on the 23rd of August as it disrupted Southwark Park with a star studded lineup. Centring the Piano

PIONEERING THE GAME AND EMPOWERING  DUAL HERITAGE WITH NIKE

PIONEERING THE GAME AND EMPOWERING DUAL HERITAGE WITH NIKE

As an incredible summer of sport nears completion, we reflect on how big sporting events provide an unlock in communities celebrating their interconnected roots. Sport brings people together and the rising generation

PIANO PEOPLE IN THE PARK SET TO TAKEOVER LONDON

PIANO PEOPLE IN THE PARK SET TO TAKEOVER LONDON

Having made a name for hosting the hottest acts and future stars exploding out of South Africa, Piano People is set to disrupt Southwark Park this week with a star studded lineup!

THE GLORY OF SUPACELL : A SICKLE CELL SUPERHERO STORY

THE GLORY OF SUPACELL : A SICKLE CELL SUPERHERO STORY

The most groundbreaking works of art begin with just a thought. For Rapman, the multi-talented mastermind behind Supacell, the thought was as simple as this: ‘what if people from ends had superpowers?’

EMBRACING THE UNHINGED – LOOKING INTO THE WORLD OF TEGA AKINOLA

EMBRACING THE UNHINGED – LOOKING INTO THE WORLD OF TEGA AKINOLA

A bright grin and smiling eyes rounded by black glasses pop up on my screen with a soft ‘Hello.’ Tega Akinola is a young, pioneering craftswoman redefining the measures of accessories and

GUAP 37 :  SHENSEEA, THE PRINCESS OF DANCEHALL [@SHENSEEA]

GUAP 37 : SHENSEEA, THE PRINCESS OF DANCEHALL [@SHENSEEA]

A success story rooted in culture, uplifted by community … Grammy-nominated, Jamaican native, Shenseea shares with GUAP the captivating adventures of her career, lead by her unmatched talent and vision. She shook

NALA’S BABY ANNOUNCES INVESTMENT FROM MARCUS RASHFORD AND JADON SANCHO

NALA’S BABY ANNOUNCES INVESTMENT FROM MARCUS RASHFORD AND JADON SANCHO

Following news of Nala’s Baby launching into its sixth nationwide retailer, Sainsbury’s, the clean baby skincare brand announces new investment from Premier League footballers Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho. This latest investment

BURNA BOY – EXCLUSIVE AFRICAN GIANT YOUTUBE MUSIC NIGHT PERFORMANCE

BURNA BOY – EXCLUSIVE AFRICAN GIANT YOUTUBE MUSIC NIGHT PERFORMANCE

GRAMMY Award-winning artist Burna Boy celebrated the 5th anniversary of his seminal album, African Giant, with a YouTube Music Nights exclusive performance at London’s KOKO. The intimate show was a part of

CHAMOMILE GARDEN  – THE DUBLIN FESTIVAL EMBODYING A CARE FREE WORLD

CHAMOMILE GARDEN – THE DUBLIN FESTIVAL EMBODYING A CARE FREE WORLD

Ireland is changing. A severe housing crisis in the capital and rising rental prices across the country has led to it having one of the highest numbers of young people still living

EDDIE KADI : HOW AFROBEATS ADOPTED A COMEDIAN FROM WEST LONDON

EDDIE KADI : HOW AFROBEATS ADOPTED A COMEDIAN FROM WEST LONDON

As part of the British Library’s hugely successful ongoing exhibition, Beyond The Bassline, Eddie Kadi curated a panel of exciting names in African music to discuss the towering Afrobeats genre in Black British

BOILER ROOM LONDON TAKEOVER TO BE THE ‘MOST EXTENSIVE SHOW YET’

BOILER ROOM LONDON TAKEOVER TO BE THE ‘MOST EXTENSIVE SHOW YET’

London-born cultural curator and global phenomenon Boiler Room is back this year with their World Tour. In the 2024 iteration of Boiler Room World Tour, their focus is on championing ‘trailblazing and

VICTONY : STUBBORN, THE AFROBEATS RENAISSANCE AND HIS FASHION BREAKTHROUGH

VICTONY : STUBBORN, THE AFROBEATS RENAISSANCE AND HIS FASHION BREAKTHROUGH

To say Victony is an emerging artist is to exhibit a lack of cultural awareness of the Afrobeats movement, so if you don’t…now you will know. The Nigerian singer-songwriter and rapper has

NETFLIX’S SUPACELL : PLAYING WITH COLOUR TO TELL A SOUTH LONDON STORY

NETFLIX’S SUPACELL : PLAYING WITH COLOUR TO TELL A SOUTH LONDON STORY

Retaining a 100% Rotten Tomato score and being reviewed all over social media and the news, it’s safe to say that Netflix’s Supacell has been a hit with a range of viewers.

ROCKSTAR REMA RELEASES NEW ALBUM HEIS

ROCKSTAR REMA RELEASES NEW ALBUM HEIS

Standing on the shoulders of the giants, Rema has taken Afrobeats to a level where only he resides, confidently forming an afro-rock, alté subculture despite the criticism that followed his O2 Arena

GUAP 34: Who is Araloyin Oshunremi? [@araloyino] [@topboynetflix]

GUAP 34: Who is Araloyin Oshunremi? [@araloyino] [@topboynetflix]

Born in Illinois, raised in Hackney, and of Yoruba Nigerian descent, Araloyin Oshunremi is an actor to watch after his lead performance in season three’s critically acclaimed British television series Top Boy. Top

#GUAP32 FROM THE ENDS TO GLOBAL RECOGNITION: NIPPA’S EVOLUTION [@NIPPA.AD]

#GUAP32 FROM THE ENDS TO GLOBAL RECOGNITION: NIPPA’S EVOLUTION [@NIPPA.AD]

Nippa, embraces his journey and community, as he gears up to unleash his expanded sound… It’s the first signs of summer in London, the sun has started to show its face and

Meet Ireti: The Avatar Of Africa’s Thriving Streetwear Scene

Meet Ireti: The Avatar Of Africa’s Thriving Streetwear Scene

Over the last three decades, streetwear in Africa has morphed from a niche and DIY-centric movement into a booming market that is quickly catching the attention of the rest of the world.

Meet Mix Media and Figurative Artist Sola Olulode

Meet Mix Media and Figurative Artist Sola Olulode

The face of GUAP’s 31st cover is the British-Nigerian figurative painter Sola Olulode. A rising star in the professional art world, Sola attained a good spot at the world-renowned 1-54 Contemporary African

In conversation with Ryan Coogler director of Wakanda Forever: Black Panther

In conversation with Ryan Coogler director of Wakanda Forever: Black Panther

At the age of 36 the African American filmmaker and producer from Oakland, California directed the world’s first black African-based Marvel movies featuring the best of black talent for its cast. From

Affirming Black Pub Culture with Prince of Peckham

Affirming Black Pub Culture with Prince of Peckham

A gentrified ghetto seasoned with an amalgamation of black histories, cultures, sounds and hairstyles; Peckham remains a place of comfort, belonging and familiarity for London’s black population. Also referred to as ‘Little

Is FOMO Culture ruining the way we engage with music?

Is FOMO Culture ruining the way we engage with music?

Written by Majel David In today’s fast-paced digital culture, the way we consume music has drastically changed. Albums, which were once considered cohesive bodies of work and artistic statements, are increasingly being

Lewis Hamilton [@lewishamilton] speaks on creative self-care at private Lululemon event.

Lewis Hamilton [@lewishamilton] speaks on creative self-care at private Lululemon event.

Tuesday 1st July, Lewis Hamilton touched down in London—not for a race, but to reconnect. At a private media event hosted by lululemon at Space House, the seven-time F1 champion joined lululemon

Mykah Unlocks Timeless Melodies in ‘Long Time Coming’ EP

Mykah Unlocks Timeless Melodies in ‘Long Time Coming’ EP

The Long Time Coming EP, helmed by producer Mykah, is a body of work featuring an endless array of melodies. Released in 2024, the EP remains timeless. It is fresh and features

Florent Tabaro Doesn’t Chase Inspiration, He Let’s It Happen

Florent Tabaro Doesn’t Chase Inspiration, He Let’s It Happen

Written by Taranjit Rai What happens when tailoring meets storytelling, and fabric becomes the canvas? For Florent Tabaro, design is about more than clothes. It’s a blueprint for identity. Florent’s journey didn’t

Everybody is obsessed with fete de la musique this year

Everybody is obsessed with fete de la musique this year

Written by Senai Mya In October 1982, the French Minister of Culture appointed Maurice Fleuret as Director of Music and Dance. Fleuret’s vision sought a “call to arms” for musicians, aiming to

KITTED: A Fashion Editorial on sportswear & femininity

KITTED: A Fashion Editorial on sportswear & femininity

Written by Hafsatu Jalloh Shot by Amanda Sheik The ‘sporty but girly’ trend is one that has always been popular; whether it’s the girl you know from down the road, or your

Waterfall: J. Eka’s Genre-Bending Masterpiece – A Fusion of Rap, R&B, and South London Soul

Waterfall: J. Eka’s Genre-Bending Masterpiece – A Fusion of Rap, R&B, and South London Soul

South East London’s own J. Eka is back with a brand new visual for Waterfall—a dreamy, late-night link-up that feels like stepping into a girls’ night out, soundtracked by flirtation, finesse, and

Goldlink’s ENOCH reminds us what he’s capable of

Goldlink’s ENOCH reminds us what he’s capable of

Written by Saina Hydara Goldlink has finally returned after a few quiet years with his new project ENOCH, and it feels like he isreally reminding us of what he is capable of.

Final Headliners Revealed for Reggae Land 2025

Final Headliners Revealed for Reggae Land 2025

The countdown to Reggae Land 2025 just got even more exciting with the announcement of its final main stage headliners: Dexta Daps will bring his electrifying presence to Saturday, while Mavado, one of dancehall’s

INTRODUCING THE ORIGINALS CREATOR NETWORK (SOUTH) CLASS OF 2025

INTRODUCING THE ORIGINALS CREATOR NETWORK (SOUTH) CLASS OF 2025

The next wave of creative talent shaping the scene from the ground up. The adidas UK x GUAP Originals Creator Network is back with another cohort of 20 amazing young individuals who

KNOWN SOURCE TAKES OVER MAYFAIR WITH A CHARMING NEW HQ

KNOWN SOURCE TAKES OVER MAYFAIR WITH A CHARMING NEW HQ

At the end of last month, vintage marketplace Known Source launched what is currently London’s largest-ever second hand fashion concept store named ‘Known Source HQ’. Known Source HQ takes the shape of

Leon Thomas : The Makings Of A Legacy At the Intersection of Rock And R&B

Leon Thomas : The Makings Of A Legacy At the Intersection of Rock And R&B

Starting with the experimental edge of Genesis, and following up with the daring and profound Electric Dusk, Leon Thomas has always charged towards the idea of defying artistic convention. His latest album,