UK Garage, Diversity and More: GUAP In Conversation with Marcel Somerville [@marcel_rockyb]
This week GUAP caught up with BAFTA-winning musician, author, former Blazin’ Squad member and 2017 cast member of TV Show ‘Love Island’, Marcel Somerville. Following the release of his recent single ‘They Wanna
Introducing Shane Duncan [@shaneduncan_] Creator of ‘This is…’ The Documentary Series Exploring Gentrification
Shane Duncan, filmmaker from South London, who has directed and produced a documentary series exploring the real effects of gentrification on community, culture and socioeconomic conditions. The series focuses on three areas
I am Melanin: The University Project That Led To An Art Exhibition In Bristol
I am Melanin, art curated by Stacey Olika for her final year project at University of the West England has certainly changed the narrative in Bristol. The lack of representation of black
Degree [@degreeofficial_] The British Sitcom Challenging Representation Through Animation
On the 27th of November, British sitcom Degree exclusively screened their second series at Genesis cinema. The comedic cartoon explores the story of four male students; Samuel, Aleem, Scott and Gary, as they navigate
Queer Bruk: The Platform That Seeks to Create A Safe Space For Queer Men Of Colour
Akeil Onwukwe-Adamson, Founder of Queer Bruk a safe space for queer men of colour to enjoy a night out. Akeil identified there that was an opportunity within the market, for queer men
Peckham Palms [@peckhampalms] – The Afrocentric retail space counteracting gentrification
“It’s not just the business, it’s the sense of belonging” Peckham Palms is a brand new Afrocentric retail space opening in the heart of Peckham, providing professional beauty services and hairstyling. The
Meet the 30 under 30 Black professionals and creatives you need to know #TheBlackList2018
Introducing The Blacklist 2018. As the year comes to a close, we want to end by honouring some of the most talented young black professionals & creatives, both in and outside of
The Cultural Evolution of Black Hair
Words by Tobi Ijitoye In the late 2000s the natural hair movement started in America and spread across the globe. The movement saw black people, (mainly women) ditch the relaxers and embrace their
Introducing Neelam Keshwala [@theneelamshow] – Founder of DON’T SLEEP ON US
London is bursting with creatives from BAME backgrounds; yet only 13% of those working in the creative industries in the UK, are from a BAME background. Neelam Keshwala created the space for BAME creatives through
Maryam M. Hassan [@yram3photo] captures people in their prime with a fresh lens
Most people have a creative idea sitting in their minds, however a lot of them will take these brilliant ideas with them to their graves. It’s a sad reality that the world
Alizé [@alizeoriginal] gears up for re-launch event
Award-winning drinks brand Alizé has officially announced its relaunch. Under the guidance of Global Brand Director Jason Yates, noted for his work at Missguided and with his transformational impact on Protein World.