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

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

adidas Originals and GUAP celebrate the graduation of the latest Originals Creator Network cohort

adidas Originals and GUAP celebrate the graduation of the latest Originals Creator Network cohort

This week, adidas Originals and GUAP celebrated the graduation of the 2024 Originals Creator Network (OCN) cohort, a creative career development programme for young emerging London talent. The celebration was held at

Converse’s latest Run Star Trainer features South East London Nail Artist Angel My Linh

Converse’s latest Run Star Trainer features South East London Nail Artist Angel My Linh

Converse’s recently launched its new silhouette, the Run Star Trainer which is inspired by the past, but designed for modern life – enabling new styling for those who value versatility, self-expression, and

TOMORROWLAND 2024: IMMERSION THERAPY AND FINDING YOUR EDM TRIBE

TOMORROWLAND 2024: IMMERSION THERAPY AND FINDING YOUR EDM TRIBE

Imagine you have always wanted to start skateboarding, in fact, you regularly consume skate culture from an outsider’s perspective via social media, fashion and the people you meet. Yet, every time you