CELEBRATING THE BEST OF WEST AFRICA: GUAP PARTNERS WITH NATIVE MAG FOR BLACKLIST 2023
GUAP’s annual BLACKLIST is renowned for its unwavering commitment to celebrating Black talent across industries over the last six years. On the other side of the world, NATIVE Mag have been at
District9 returns this October with new and exciting talent
Rebranded as District9, London’s ultimate streetwear market is back this October with a bang. Founded by Stray and Chelsea, District9 provides a haven for like-minded creatives to unite, network, shop and discover emerging artists and new
TheBooksDem is spotlighting Black diasporic literature and culture [@thebooksdem]
2022 was a record-breaking year for the UK publishing industry, with a total income of £6.9bn – and literature is becoming more and more popularised, and accessible, to people of all generations, demographics,
What Went Downs at ‘Natives’ the Screening
One of the most poignant concerns for children of the diaspora is cultural preservation. How can we have our own families, live away from our mother countries, and still preserve our culture?
Meet Chip N Jerk: A Flavorful Journey into a Caribbean Culinary Experience
In the bustling heart of Islington, a culinary revolution is on the horizon, and its name is Chip N Jerk. Born out of a passionate love for the rich, diverse flavors of Caribbean
Nightlife trailblazers wanted in Jagermeister fund #SAVETHENIGHT
Nightlife spaces have always played a crucial part in the UK’s cultural landscape. However, following a report announcing that a third of London’s nightclubs closed down since the pandemic started, their existence
The leadership conference for black professionals is back this October
The BYP Network’s leadership conference is returning for its fifth year on the 5th October. This conference is the opportunity for thousands of black professionals and allies to learn from the people
Asher Glean [@asherglean] is GUAP GALA’s Content Creator of the Year supported by Instagram [@Instagram]
Content Creator of the Year is a highly sought after and competitive award category at the GUAP Gala. This year, creator and teacher, Asher Glean took home the award. He is best
Meet Regina [@Reginaeigbe]: GUAP’s Dancer of the Year Supported by Adidas [@Adidas]
Regina Eigbe, who has amassed over 1 million followers across all platforms, is known for bringing Afrobeats to the forefront of dancing culture. Most recently, Eigbe’s achievements were recognised as she was
Kelechi Okafor [@kelechnekoff] is GUAP’s cultural hero of the year supported by WhatsApp [@Whatsapp]
Over the years, Kelechi Okafor has cemented herself in the UK’s cultural landscape with her eclectic talents. Her most recent award at this year’s GUAP Gala as Cultural Hero of the Year,
New series Johnny is the ultimate British comedy drama
Kwame Augustine is a cutting-edge writer and actor from London, best renowned for his award-nominated short film Locked-In. His latest endeavor, JOHNNY, is a series like no other. The series, co-directed by Stephanie Boateng, follows
Peckham Hair Shop Video Leads to Community Protests
On Tuesday, September 12th, hundreds of protestors were gathered outside of Peckham Hair and Cosmetics in response to the viral video. In the video, 45-year-old Sohail Sindho, owner of Peckham Hair and