Category: GUAP Magazine
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![GUAP 34: UNRAVELLING UNKNOWN T [@UNKNWNT9]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/RYO_9786-1140x850.jpg)
Unknown T on the odyssey of putting light into his darkness… Maybe you haven’t noticed; sometimes it’s easy to get swept up in the noise of the city. But growing between cracks in the concrete, across all the weather-beaten tower blocks of London, are flowers. Each morning, they bloom in silence – bright arrays of…
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![GUAP 34: Who is Araloyin Oshunremi? [@araloyino] [@topboynetflix]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/A-O-COVER-1-1080x850.jpg)
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 Boy first premiered in 2011, was revived by Netflix in 2019, and is now watched by millions across the globe. Following the lives…
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![GUAP GALA’S 2023 ‘CONTENT CREATOR OF THE YEAR’ NOMINEES SUPPORTED BY [@INSTAGRAM]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-07-at-15.26.53-1060x850.png)
The iconic GUAP Gala is an experiential award show aiming to celebrate creative excellence with categories ranging from ‘Actor to Watch’ to ‘Writer of the Year’; this year, for the second time in a row, the gala will also highlight the ‘Content Creator of the Year,’ a category sponsored by Instagram. The social platform has…
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Following a successful celebration of African Fashion in August 2022, V&A and GUAP collaborated once again to curate an evening of celebration, collaboration and education, but this time celebrating 75 years of Windrush. Photo by Tolu Elusadé It’s been 75 years since Caribbean communities from across its islands sailed into London’s embrace. A journey that ignited a…
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If you haven’t yet heard of Natanya, you may want to tap in to the 20 year old’s universe of captivatingly sincere alternative R&B that’s capturing the hearts of her agemates. Classically trained and with a voice as smooth as butter, Natanya is not just stepping into her stride with a delicately relatable pen and…
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Ghanaian-based streetwear brand SUBWAE has once again captivated the fashion world with their latest collection, “Accra Landscape.” Rooted in the heart of Ghana, this unisex collection resonates with a profound appreciation for negative space architecture, the artistic realm, and the local surroundings that have influenced every stitch and fold. Launched in 2018, Christopher Akpo’s SUBWAE…
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![FLANNELS X CREED: CKTRL’S SONIC VOYAGE INTO FRAGRANCE ARTISTRY [@CKTRL]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/C640B769-A6BB-4641-8B5B-3EA9A9AD69A2-e1692016520115-1140x850.jpeg)
Delving into the mesmerising soundscapes of CKTRL… One of the most beautiful things about sound is the deeply visceral emotions it evokes when done just right. Few people are as well-versed in this concept as London’s own CKTRL. CKTRL’s music is a reflection of the Black music that shaped his upbringing. With a background in…
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On Sunday GRM Daily held their fourth annual GRM Gala celebrating black excellence within the UK entertainment industry. Beyond an opportunity to have a good time with music, drinks and great vibes; the Gala also serves as time for a social media storm of fashion critique. This year GRM encouraged their guests to dress “bold,…
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What if we told you that your true hair colour could be determined by your essence? That Naomi Campbell and Asap Rocky are blondes? If you ignore race and natural hair colour, would you categorise yourself as a blonde, brunette or red head? Back in April, pop culture observer Alegría shared a completely new perspective…
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![21 Questions with Len : LEHGOLAND, TATTOOS AND MEDITATION [@rubiangozai]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/COLLAGE-4-1-1140x850.jpg)
Fresh off the release of his latest project ‘LEHGOLAND’ , London’s Leading new age rapper Len is on an upwards trajectory. Known for his playfully bold lyricism and nonstop infectious energy we got everyone’s favourite rapper to sit down for a nostalgic game of 21 questions where he tells us about his favourite lyrics from…