Category: Arts & Culture
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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 often do we stop to question its origin and existence in its assistance to our daily routines? As the home emerging of creatives,…
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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 cultural programme. “What I’ve been really struck by is the way in which Platforma works, with inclusivity at the heart of it, inviting…
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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 relevant, yet thought-provoking. While they are known for their more recent productions like ‘I Think I Might Cheat On My Girlfriend’ – featuring…
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__ 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 to give you the incrediblelist of BLACKLISTERS we deem to be the future and as they stand, our present. 6 years on we…
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![TheBooksDem is spotlighting Black diasporic literature and culture [@thebooksdem]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screenshot-2023-10-16-at-12.06.50-1140x850.png)
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, and identities. That has been exemplified not only in increasing diversification in the voices that are being platformed but also in the cultural…
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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 brands within the streetwear scene. Stray: District9 is a utopia! It’s a full-day experience. For some, it’s a creative outlet; for others, it’s a…
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![George the Poet on Colonialism, Podcasts and Premier Gaou [@Georgethepoet]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screenshot-2023-10-04-at-17.37.26-1-1140x850.png)
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 been released with George exploring various independence struggles in countries like Ghana, Ivory Coast and more. We sat with George to discuss more…
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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? For many, language has been a predominant way of staying connected. Listening to music, watching the movies, and being able to speak with…
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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 will be available for viewing until the 14th of October 2023. Curated by Azu Nwagbogu, WonderBuhle’s new body of work ‘Inkunzi Isematholeni’ takes…
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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 cuisine, this upcoming restaurant promises a tantalizing experience that captures the essence of Jamaica’s culinary heritage while embracing a contemporary twist. Led by…