Category: Arts & Culture
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![“Blackness has many different forms and we must allow black art to represent that” – TJ Agbo [@tjagbo_]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/R1-05013-025A-180x180.jpg)
British-Nigerian artist; TJ Agbo is the bright future of abstract art. British – Nigerian artist TJ Agbo caught up with us one grey-skied London afternoon, in his hometown Peckham to talk to us about his life, work, and inspiration. Being an only child, as a young boy, Agbo quickly found himself filling his playtime with…
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My advice on keeping your spirits up, when spending lockdown alone. #BlueMonday The coronavirus pandemic has forcibly isolated us from our friends, family, communities, routines, and spaces that in the past made us feel the most seen and connected to the rest of the world. Now in the UK’s third lockdown, after a bleak Christmas…
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Contribution by: Martyn Ewoma The storming of Capitol Hill was a continuation of White America’s violent history. The closing weeks of 2020 were filled with unanimous disdain for the year gone by, with a slither of hope that 2021 would bring back a sense of normality to our fractured world. It should not be a…
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The REAL faces of the #Unibrowmovement are People of Colour. On the 11th January 2020, Dazed Beauty published their round-up of “10 beauty trends set to dominate in 2021.” Featuring a reposted a picture of model and influencer @sophiahadjipanteli with a following of nearly half a million on her Instagram, adorning blown-out blonde hair, over-lined…
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![Creative G-List 2020: GUAP 21’s G-List Creatives Reflect on 2020 Featuring [@nnesaga], [@okaymaryann] & More](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2Y1A3079-180x180.jpg)
2020’s Creative G-List celebrates the unconventional holidays. Check out their reflections on the last year. 1. Alfie White – @alfiewphoto “I don’t know if it’s been the year 2020 itself, or the age I’m at where you realise a lot about yourself but it’s really forced me to reconsider what I’m doing or how I’m…
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![GUAP ’20 Cover Star; Henrie Kwushue is joining KISS this weekend! As an early Breakfast host [@HenrieVIII] & [@KissFMUK]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/G20-18-180x180.jpg)
GUAP 20 Cover Star Alumni; Henrie Kwushue Is Joining Kiss FM As An Early Weekend Breakfast Host. 25-year-old DJ, presenter and broadcaster Henrie Kwushue will be landing on KISS from the 9th January to take on Weekend Early Breakfast from 6-8am on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Best known for her work on Spotify’s Who We Be UK’s podcast and contribution…
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![Multi-disciplined Creative Nana Poley [@Nana_Poley] highlights the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_0187-180x180.jpg)
Creative entrepreneur, Nana Poley specialises in photography, creative writing, art direction and production. As a multidisciplined creative, Nana has used this to create impact within the creativity industry in Ghana. Achieving a Communications (Journalism) degree from Ghana Institute of Journalism Nana’s strong storytelling and academic skills has enabled him to be authentic. Nana is well-versed…
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![Designer Kojo Kusi [@kojokusii] shares how authenticity and determination has enabled him to be a success](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_9966-180x180.jpg)
Designer, Kojo Kusi started his journey last year and has built made waves consistently throughout both years. Studying Visual Arts Kojo always had a creative eye and knew he would explore his creativity after completion. Kojo describes his work as a collusion between art and fashion. His love for art had led to the clothes…
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![Music Marketer Benewaah Boateng [@stingg_] shares her determination to amplify rare gems in the African music industry](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/IMG_9929-180x180.jpg)
Music curator and music marketer, Benewaah Boateng’s love for music blossomed from her father, who had a deep appreciation for music of all genres. Her love for music resulted in the founding of Harmattan Rain, a music curation platform to highlight the amazing new music, discovered while listening and searching for music from blossoming African…
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Visual Storyteller, Sarah Dowuona specialises in scriptwriting and creative directory. Sarah for the past three years has used her creative flair to direct music videos and advertisement. Since 2017, Sarah has been script writing and directing. Prior to this she studied Television Product at the National Film and Television Institute, Ghana. Sarah believes in highlighting…