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

Gucci [@GUCCI] Announces Changemakers Scholarship 2024 Winners

Gucci [@GUCCI] Announces Changemakers Scholarship 2024 Winners

Gucci has unveiled the latest recipients of its Gucci Changemakers London Scholarship, a multi-year initiative created to empower the next generation of fashion creatives. This year, three exceptional students have been awarded

RED BULL CULTURE CLASH RETURNS TO LONDON

RED BULL CULTURE CLASH RETURNS TO LONDON

Red Bull Culture Clash is making its long-anticipated return to London next March. After almost 10 years since their 2016 event held at London’s O2, Red Bull is returning in 2025 to crown

JD Unveils ‘Family’: A Christmas Campaign That Redefines the Festive Spirit

JD Unveils ‘Family’: A Christmas Campaign That Redefines the Festive Spirit

Christmas is around the corner, and JD is back with a campaign that feels as real as it does festive. Known for shaping youth culture, the leading sportswear retailer is putting connection

GUAP Partners With Native To Celebrate The Blacklist 2024 – West Africa

GUAP Partners With Native To Celebrate The Blacklist 2024 – West Africa

BLACKLIST 2024 – WEST AFRICA GUAP have continued to push the boundaries when it comes to championing talent withinthe creative industries and it continues to be a promise we intend to keep.

Meet GUAP’s Top 30, Under 30 Black Creatives & Professionals for Blacklist 2024 [@adidasuk]

Meet GUAP’s Top 30, Under 30 Black Creatives & Professionals for Blacklist 2024 [@adidasuk]

THE BLACKLIST 24’ IS HERE ! – The Blacklist is back for it’s 7th year. Continuing to build a legacy of hope, resilience,excellence, power, joy and more than we can even comprehend.

GUAP MEETS : SKYLA TYLAA

GUAP MEETS : SKYLA TYLAA

Fresh off her Dankie Sounds set in Ibiza and just in time to celebrate her exciting collaboration with Trapstar London and Ed Hardy, GUAP caught up with Skyla Tylaa to discuss her

Everyday People Finally Debut Their Globally Renowned Party in Jamaica

Everyday People (EP), the globally renowned cultural movement celebrated for uniting music, art, and community, is making its highly anticipated debut in the Caribbean, with its first staging in Jamaica. OnSaturday, October

Forbes Family Group Gala Unites Black Excellence to Raise £360,000 for Life-Saving Cause

Forbes Family Group Gala Unites Black Excellence to Raise £360,000 for Life-Saving Cause

The Forbes Family Group Fundraising Gala was nothing short of iconic. Hosted at London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel, this star-studded affair brought out the biggest names in football, television, and music to support

WHAT’S UP WITH UPSTREAM?

WHAT’S UP WITH UPSTREAM?

Thanks to Upstream, the secondary market shopping is undergoing a radical transformation with the launch of the world’s first fashion streaming app. If you love fashion and music, this app might be

GRILLZ ARE 4 THE GIRLIES

GRILLZ ARE 4 THE GIRLIES

Once a symbol of status, clout and wealth, oral jewellery has become more of a fashion statement than anything else. Grillz also known as fronts & golds, are creatives’ favourite accessory from

A VISUAL CELEBRATION OF TWO AND A HALF CENTURIES OF TRADITION IN SHOEMAKING 

A VISUAL CELEBRATION OF TWO AND A HALF CENTURIES OF TRADITION IN SHOEMAKING 

Birkenstock unveils a one-of-a-kind content series: a visual approach  to its legacy of quality, craftsmanship and innovation that emphasizes  its enduring cultural impact and inspires to write the future.  As BIRKENSTOCK celebrates