Platforma returns for a seventh year, honouring Somali nomadic life
Platforma Festival, produced by leading migrant arts organisation Counterpoints Arts, celebrates arts, refugees, and migration. Returning for a seventh year, this Festival’s edition takes over Bristol and the South West with an eclectic
October’s must-see theatre show by Wright Bros
Whoever says theatre is dead has not come across Wright Bro Entertainment. Founded by Tyrone Davis and Kieran Shekoni, this theatre production company is out to make theatre fun again by blending narratives that are culturally
GUAP’s 2023 Blacklist Celebrates 30 Under 30 UK Black Trailblazers, supported by Adidas
__ BLACKLIST 23’ We’re back and it feels like only yesterday we were celebrating 5 years of The BLACKLIST. Wehave seen highs and we have seen lows, but continue to work hard
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,
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
George the Poet on Colonialism, Podcasts and Premier Gaou [@Georgethepoet]
Few people can talk about African independence movements using rhymes, storytelling and music – George the Poet is one of them. Chapter Four of ‘Have You Heard of George’s Podcast‘ has recently
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?
Last week to see solo exhibition by WONDERBUHLE
Tucked away on the bustling streets of South Kensington sits Gallery 1957. This year they have collaborated with WonderBuhle, an emerging South African artist; to showcase his first solo exhibition ‘Inkunzi Isematholeni’, which
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
3 Exhibitions To see this October
With fashion week coming to an end and the new beginnings of fall on the arise, October is a busy undoubtedly a month. GUAP’s got you covered so you don’t miss out
Sepehr Badiei’s art celebrates the resilience of Iranian women [@badieisepehr]
‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ is the Kurdish slogan that Iranian women popularised globally following the death of Jina (Mahsa) Amini in 2022 by the hands of the police. Visual artist Sepehr Badiei’s latest