Interviews & Feature

If you love scrolling through your TikTok For You Page for hours than you’re bound to have come across Sage, more widely known by her account name KerboodleMyNoodle. When she’s not doing poetry the hilarious student spends her time making satirical content reflective of her experiences as a Black British girl living and going to […]

Meet Billy Menezes - the 18 year Old 'Street Magician' on a mission to take magic global. Ahead of the release of his new film 'Out N About' we spoke about how far he wants to take his tricks, the process behind the film and more.

Art Boyz is a collective of young creatives made up of good friends Anayo Nkwocha, Yvonne Shelling & Amardeep Sura. Chelsea Mtada speaks to them about being inspired, safe spaces in creative world and the importance of friendship. “Art Boyz is the three of us coming together,” says Amar, fashion designer, all round creative and […]

Wunmi Bello’s first magazine cover for GUAP’s April 2022 Issue. The cover star discusses the importance of loving yourself and others, finding your truth and protecting your light in your darkest moments.

Meet Paul Joseph Harper, better known as PJ Harper, the elusive artist behind the beautiful sculptures of Black women we've all seen.

Tweneboa's Twitter bio aptly reads, "Tearing the singlets of Housing Providers across the U.K.". We spoke to the 23-year-old social housing activist, university student and emerging artist about what life looks like for him now, following his viral social media campaign.

Meet our 2021 World Art Day winner, Jazmin Zyila, a digital artist from East London

GUAP Presents Lagos: Through The Looking Glass. A creative editorial created by Tiolu Enitan & Subuola Makinde to tell the stories of young Nigerian creatives and their journeys in the Lagos underground scene.

By Olisa Jr. In a recent group exhibition hosted by a non-profit organisation, 4BYSIX, British artist Freddie Peacock created his latest piece, entitled, “WHO IS VIRGIL?”, intricately choosing to create a commemorative painting of the late icon, Virgil Abloh, while embodying Freddie’s orthodox style, and explores the life and career of Virgil through both blatant […]

Do you remember what you wanted to be when you were younger? An astronaut or a musician? A doctor or an artist? A chef or an explorer? Do you remember the confidence with which you dreamed all the infinite possibilities of who you could become, and the countless times that vision shifted and grew? They […]

Where does true love live? This is the question that runs through my mind as I sit down with Ella Ezeike.  Bluebird is a short poetic film that delves into the experience of the love and kinship that exists between a group of friends after the end of a romantic relationship. In the woes of […]

For anyone who frequents the local south-east London art scene, INxSANIxTY has become somewhat of a household name. From curating group exhibitions, to running community events – Sani is the Peckham-based contemporary artist building a legacy centred around art, heritage, culture and history.  I first met Sani back in 2018 when a group of young […]

GUAP speaks to photographer and filmmaker Amarachi Nwosu on her debut feature film; The Ones Who Keep Walking. Amarachi Nwosu is a photographer, filmmaker and director who over the years has lived and travelled all over the world to tell the stories of Black people across the diaspora. The young visionary who earned herself a spot […]

1508 Concierge provide VIP experience events for the biggest stars of the UK entertainment industry, while maintaining a mental health centred approach to all of their many business ventures Want to know who can bring out all the top faces in the UK entertainment industry? 1508 Concierge. 1508 Concierge, the UK’s no. 1 concierge, provides […]

Build a community… Iron sharpens Iron… Martin Scorsese, Spike Lee, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas are all friends. If Martin can’t do a job he’ll call Spike Lee or George. We need to have that in our communities. Cornelius Walker The film industry can be an incredibly intimidating space to enter, especially for a young […]

We all have our personal origin story behind why we are in the positions we are in today. In popular culture, we often celebrate the idea of humble beginnings but aren’t typically made aware of some of the bold beginnings, initiated by key decisions made by people, that changed the trajectory of their life.  BULLDOG […]

Contribution by Gaby Mawson Gaby Mawson speaks to Abel Rubinstein about how Dungareess depicts his own queer relationship on screen as well as the filming process and upcoming projects. Dungarees is a short film that was shortlisted for the Iris Prize ‘Best of British’ films in 2020 and was also played at the London Film […]

Chop Life is a community organization dedicated to promoting health and wellness in underrepresented communities. Contribution by Esme Marfo Living in immigrant African households, health wasn’t a topic that was discussed or taught to Chop Life co-founders Michael Marfo and Nana Danso. Growing up in housing projects in Worcester, Massachusetts, the two struggled with both […]

New Mo(nu)ments is the first solo exhibition by Nigerian-Austrian artist Cameron Ugbodu following their migration to London from Vienna. The artist tells Chelsea Mtada about their journery to creating New Mo(nu)ments and the importance of black art. Art by Cameron Ugbodu. Photography of Cameron Ugbodu by Luca Allick-Smith. It’s lunchtime on a typical autumn afternoon in Elephant […]

Founders of Cloud X Festival; Ben Cross & David Dabieh reflect on creating the best music festival of the year. The evolution of Cloud X from an events company to a multi-media music management and events company has set in stone the foundations of one of London’s most exciting organisations right now. After the events […]

Radio's rising star, Henrie Kwushue, is teaming up with Instagram to present Free Game with Henrie. This mini-series seeks to equip emerging Black creatives with the necessary skills to navigate the notoriously tricky terrain of the British entertainment industry. 

Founded by creative director Kabelo Kungwane, Kasi Flavour10 is a creative agency that merges the art of fashion, photography and design and attempts to celebrate and honour South Africa’s football culture. 

The fashion industry is notorious for being exclusive and elitist - for so long, the criteria for success has been who you know, what your last name is, and how much you have.

Meet Paul Joseph Harper, better known as PJ Harper, the elusive artist behind the beautiful sculptures of Black women we've all seen.

When I sit down to have a chat with artist Miso Extra in Hoxton’s sleek record store, Love Vinyl, I get the sense that she is in a world of her own and always has been. Miso Extra confirms my thoughts when I ask her to introduce herself for the video and, instead of citing […]

By Memuna Konteh Founded in 2014, Advisry is a multimedia brand seeking to commemorate narratives of “Black pride, spirituality and love” through the production of high-quality streetwear, music and film. It is the brainchild of Keith’ Rooftop’ Herron, who conceived of the brand when he was 13-years-old, venturing first into fashion before expanding his horizons […]

In 2022 almost every career path is accessible; if not by traditional means, social media is a viable alternative route you can take. It is still a road less travelled, but if you have an internet connection and a smartphone, you can connect with many people globally and share what you have to offer. Meet […]

CAUSING A RACKET, a mini-doc by GUAP. We look into three young black tennis players’ experiences with the sport.  The success of young players such as Naomi Osaka and Emma Raducanu in the last two years led us to ask where the young Black British players are?  In this editorial, we asked our talent what it […]

4 Black designers at the beginning of their careers speak on the reasons they started their brand and how they go about saying something with their clothing. The designers include SHASHAMANI – 3rd year student on the BA Fashion Knit course at CSM, Takudzwa Chigaduro – LCF Bespoke Tailoring Graduate, Someoneson – LCF Womenswear Graduate, […]

The first time I spoke to Christian I was taken aback by how deep his voice is when he greets me on FaceTime to interview me about my photographic process. About a year later, the tables have turned, as I meet Christian again for the first time in person to talk to him about his […]

CosignedByGod is a streetwear brand for the Kingdom Of God. Based in Houston, Texas the brand is inspired by individuals from all different walks of life. The brand symbolises living your life freely in one’s truth in a secular world. We had the opportunity to speak with Founder Tianna Jenkins, who founded the brand this […]

“I make music for the misunderstood, for the people that don’t have a voice”. His new album is a tightly-woven project showcasing the rapper’s depth of character, musical attentiveness...

The 18-year-old is a pioneer. From his two great Danes, moving to NYC, his tight-knit circle, Skrillex, Marvin Gaye and his innate punkish quality–midwxst tells GUAP about 10 things that influence his music.

Existing fans will be well accustomed to his irreverent sense of humour, and for those new to Kish, the videos to “Sly Cooper”, or the more recent “Wack Pumper”, are open invites to the irreverence of his world.

'Catch Me If You Can' is his latest album and most intoxicatingly transporting to date. Music that whisks you away to another dimension. Following on from the tidal wave of praises for his last album Afro-Pop Vol.1, released two years ago, on which he featured a 14-track listening experience filled with golden nugs of heartfelt melody.

Ella Mai on R&B’s cross-frontier between the US and UK, accepting the discomfort in growth and the value of vulnerability. Ella’s roots were nurtured in England, gathering the necessary know-how in music from her years at the BIMM. In 2015 she dipped her toes in the water with a SoundCloud release titled Troubled and she […]

GUAP caught up with Xadi to get an idea of what goes on beneath the cryptic canvas of his pensive penmanship. Read the full interview below. Xadi is now a powerhouse of creativity. And with the release of his latest self-produced EP, Floating In Lilac, he presents us with an example of some of his […]

Mwanjé is a fountain of knowledge. A polymath in her own right.  The 23-year-old’s fire is stoked by a determination to share her origins and experience with the world. Even as I write this it is becoming quite apparent that no black and white page of writing could ever capture her full vibrancy. Although there […]

Shaé Universe is a steadfast source of harmony; whether that is demonstrated by her calm presence or whether that is channelled through her delphic vocals. Even as she munches a granola bar to refuel at the end of a long day on set, sweet-sounding hums sneak their way through in between bites. “I’m very, very, […]

In the lead up to Abbey Road Studios’ newly announced Music Photography Awards–a first of it’s kind–GUAP caught up with Simon Wheatley, the groundbreaking social archivist and world renowned grime scene photographer who is joining as a guest judge for the Hennessy partnership and ‘Championing Scenes’ award at the upcoming event in May, shining the […]

Do you remember what you wanted to be when you were younger? An astronaut or a musician? A doctor or an artist? A chef or an explorer? Do you remember the confidence with which you dreamed all the infinite possibilities of who you could become, and the countless times that vision shifted and grew? They […]

Merging satisfying electronic and pop production with beautifully haunting vocals, Rachel Chinouriri is the Croydon singer slowly but surely affirming her place in Britain’s Indie landscape. In a spider inspired world creative directed and shot by 20 year-old photographer Joe Puxley, we sat with Rachel for a quick, nostalgic game of 21 questions – discussing […]

Words by: Robert Solomon Ladipoe displays no shortage of bravado. With a voice that seamlessly oscillates between euphonious and blunt, and with his music marked by witty one-liners which he tags “lifelines,” the Lagos-based rapper is on the verge of taking rap to a whole new beat.  For Ladipoe, consistency has been an invaluable trait […]

Words By: Dwayne Wilks Da Flyy Hooligan sat down to discuss the genre he labels ‘Gourmet Rap’, staying true to his craft and how Hip Hop has shaped him. Like much else in life, Hip Hop goes through seasons. Testament to this is the upsurge in the popularity of the US subgenre of Connoisseur Rap. […]

We sat down with West London’s Finn Foxell ahead of his headline show and the release of his latest project ‘Alright Sunshine’. Finn Foxell is an artist who has his local area embedded in his core and saw the areas potential even as he was growing up. Coming from a musical family he was surrounded […]

Words By Miki Hellerbach The Producer’s Voice is a new series for GUAP where we highlight the stories of instrumental crafters. We hope to bring their stories to the forefront instead of kept behind the artist they are producing for. Taking a bit of a less conventional route as a producer, Stint’s understanding of the […]

Brussels born, London adopted artist MEYY is letting love lead her musical journey. You might not have heard of MEYY just yet but she’s definitely been making waves. With her debut EP and a handful of singles out she won the Red Bull Elektropedia award for ‘Most Promising Artist of 2021’. This was no accident […]

Words By: Matthew Griffiths With the release of his new single ‘Taking Flight’ we caught up with upcoming talent RUFUS. I love hearing the origin stories of successful artists. It’s the realness of them – there’s something really grounding about knowing that Margot Robbie used to work at Subway, or Jorja Smith at Starbucks. Upcoming […]

Words By Miki Hellerbach The Producer’s Voice is a new series for GUAP where we highlight the stories of instrumental crafters. We hope to bring their stories to the forefront instead of kept behind the artist they are producing for. Laudiano is the producer that goes with the flow and since transitioning from FL Studio […]

Show Dem Camp is proud to present the return of Palmwine Music Festival in 2021 and its second London edition, complete with its biggest lineup ever – a now-signature blend of world-renowned artists and the most exciting rising talent from Africa and the diaspora.  Following the success of 2019’s fest and the world coming to […]

The first time I spoke to Christian I was taken aback by how deep his voice is when he greets me on FaceTime to interview me about my photographic process. About a year later, the tables have turned, as I meet Christian again for the first time in person to talk to him about his […]