Category: Arts & Culture
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![Mous Lamrabat x WhatsApp There’s No One Like Us Campaign [@mouslamrabat] [@whatsapp]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/1dsc_7122-1-1140x850.jpeg)
WhatsApp has been a cornerstone of diasporas since its inception. With over 2 billion users, the app easily connects people worldwide, regardless of age, location, accessibility, bandwidth, or literacy. To celebrate the cross-cultural communities WhatsApp has created and fostered, the tech giant collaborated with photographer Mous Lamrabat. Born in Morocco and raised in Belgium, as a child…
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![A conversation with ‘School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls’ director Monique Touko [@mons_about] and Heather Agyepong [@heathatrottlives]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-07-04-at-16.38.12-1140x850.png)
Ahead of the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre’s most recent announcement that they are extending the smash hit School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play by award-winning playwright Jocelyn Bioh, GUAP sat down with Stage Award-winning director Monique Touko and actress Heather Agyepong. The UK premiere of the production opened at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre on 14 June to critical acclaim. Earlier…
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This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Windrush, the ship that brought the first post-war migrants from the Caribbean to Britain in 1948. To celebrate this historic occasion, Brixton Village, in conjunction with Brixton Project and Just Vibez hosted a commemorative party and unveiled an awe-inspiring mural by renowned local graffiti artist Bunny. Brixton – a place so…
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The gripping anthology series known for its thought-provoking and dystopian tales, Black Mirror, has captivated audiences worldwide with its unique blend of technology and human nature since 2011. As the highly anticipated Season 6 returns, GUAP sat down with it leading stars about taking on their roles and stepping into the Black Mirror Universe. Starring…
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If you can dream it, Adobe can help you generate it. With its newest release, Firefly in Adobe Illustrator, creators can prompt an AI model to create and modify content with precision, speed, and ease. The best part of this cutting-edge AI is integrated across the Adobe family with unique features correlated to each program. …
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Ahead of Paris fashion week, Puma launched its highly anticipated Slipstream BBall silhouette shoe through its show-stopping live basketball exhibition event in partnership with America’s beloved Charlotte Hornets basketball player Lamello Ball. On June 8th, Forever Slipstream opened its green-hazed two-story doors to basketball enthusiasts and sneakerhead influencers across the globe. Live music, cocktails, street food,…
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![New Black-owned sparkling wine company Severan [@SeveranWines] is filling a gap in the industry](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/000082260016-1140x850.jpg)
For an iconic birthday party or a date night-in, popping open a bottle of sparkling wine must evoke that unbeatable sense of celebration. Now, the world of sparkling wines has been welcomed with a new pioneering Black-owned brand: Severan. Music manager and Severan founder Dumi Orubota noticed how English sparkling wine has increased in popularity over the last few…
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Before the British colonized South Asia and bought colonial morality, South Asians championed gender and sexual fluidity. Call it redemption because today, London is home to some of the best South Asian collectives, organizations, and magazines that host queer-friendly spaces and club nights. Check out the collectives highlighted below to ring in your Pride Month. …
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In a dynamic world where creativity knows no bounds, the impact of representation cannot be overstated. WB Group, a pioneering Ghanaian-based production company, is set to revolutionize the way Africa’s finest talents in the fashion, lifestyle, and film industries are recognized and promoted. With a vision to amplify voices and showcase the immense potential of…
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![Meet the Founder [@amaanduffer] of Hot Girl Jewellery Brand, Basliq](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/5e8b723b-63ed-40a9-b41c-3c698761fd6a-1140x850.jpeg)
One of the youngest designers to ever be worn at the Met Gala, Amaan Duffer is the founder of the sustainable jewellery brand, Basliq. Basliq has been seen on Gigi and Bella Hadid, Doja Cat, Winnie Harlow, and more with the tagline Hot Jewellery for Hot Girls. GUAP sits with Amaan to learn more about his whirlwind journey…