Chinaza Agbor’s  first solo exhibition is a surrealist explosion [@chinagbor]

Chinaza Agbor’s first solo exhibition is a surrealist explosion [@chinagbor]

Boldness exuberates from Texas-born Nigerian surrealist artist Chinaza Agbor’s artworks. That boldness is not only in the way she depicts figures – with vibrant colours and deep contrast – but also in the

Sydney Lowell’s powerful rhythmic poetry tells stories that move

Sydney Lowell’s powerful rhythmic poetry tells stories that move

Amsterdam-born and bred artist Sydney Lowell has been writing poetry for thirteen years, and performing her work for the last six. Covering powerful themes with the purpose of connection, over recent years, she has

Meet the founders of AELIZA: London’s Introspective Streetwear Brand

Meet the founders of AELIZA: London’s Introspective Streetwear Brand

Co-founded by Jack Harper and Nosa Aiworo, the streetwear brand AELIZA has quickly become one of fashion’s leading choices for contemporary, everyday clothing. The London based duo get their inspiration from their

Inside Complex Department: Ghana-based luxury streetwear brand 

Inside Complex Department: Ghana-based luxury streetwear brand 

The luxury Ghanian streetwear fashion brand Complex Department launch their brand new 2024 collection Vibrance of Accra: Fashion on Focus. Founded by designer and entrepreneur Atanko Davidson, Complex Department recognises the untapped

Balimaya Project’s headline show left us in awe

Balimaya Project’s headline show left us in awe

Last month we had the pleasure of attending Balimaya’s headline show at the Barbican Hall which left us in absolute awe!

The cultural organisations unapologetically supporting a free Palestine

The cultural organisations unapologetically supporting a free Palestine

Art, literature, and music have always been vessels for fighting against oppression. When it comes to the mission of a free Palestine, their power is not insignificant.  Over the last month, the

TikTok has transformed music fans into co-creators

TikTok has transformed music fans into co-creators

Long gone are the days when music fans passively listened to the songs of their favorite artists. Now, with platforms like TikTok, audiences are remixing and transforming music in novel ways. AÅ

Irene Agbontaen on Bumble & Black love

Irene Agbontaen on Bumble & Black love

For the past three years, Irene Agbontaen has been a driving force in creating candid, online spaces to discuss everything Black love. With her partnership with Bumble beginning in 2020, Irene has set out

The Gucci Cosmos Epic Immersive Exhibition Arrives In London

The Gucci Cosmos Epic Immersive Exhibition Arrives In London

Positioned in the heart of West London, a city intrinsically tied to the heritage of the iconic House of Gucci, 180 Studios presents Gucci Cosmos; a remarkable immersive exhibition currently open until the 31st December 2023. 

CELEBRATING THE BEST OF WEST AFRICA: GUAP PARTNERS WITH NATIVE MAG FOR BLACKLIST 2023

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

Meet Ishan founder of mental-health fashion brand Apophenia [@ishannandra]

Meet Ishan founder of mental-health fashion brand Apophenia [@ishannandra]

Therapist by day and founder of Apophenia by night, Ishan Nandra is creating a brand for the culture. GUAP sits with the founder and designer to learn more about the up-and-coming brand.  GUAP: What does Apophenia

Creativity – Where does it come from?

Creativity – Where does it come from?

Creativity is known for its ability to birth masterpieces in art, music, fashion, and the solution to life’s daily problems, creativity is something we all uniquely experience every single day. But how