Interviews & Feature

At the age of 36 the African American filmmaker and producer from Oakland, California directed the world’s first black African-based Marvel movies featuring the best of black talent for its cast. From the first film Black Panther to the Wakanda Forever sequel, Ryan Coogler has gifted the world with fictional imaginations of a self-sufficient African […]

A platform dedicated to connecting music and art lovers, We Are Soul has been a space for lovers of poetry, lo-fi, neo soul and R&B music since their beginnings in 2015.

Gen Z is leading the way in the Great Resignation and young people are re-evaluating how work fits into their lives - and not the other way around. Meta has identified a group of creators following this trend and disrupting the 9-5 – turning what they love into what they do. From fashion forecasters, curators of cool advocating for marginalised bodies and digital doodlers, these cultural disruptors are changing the game.

Last month Red Bull hosted their annual #DanceYourStyle competition at The Scoop, London Bridge, where the best street dancers took to the stage to showcase their individual style and flair to unexpected hits spun by the hottest DJs across funk, rap, old-school classics and more.

A gentrified ghetto seasoned with an amalgamation of black histories, cultures, sounds and hairstyles; Peckham remains a place of comfort, belonging and familiarity for London’s black population. Also referred to as ‘Little Lagos’, Peckham is known for its Nigerian subcultures due to the first wave of 1970s economic migrants from Nigeria, who have become a […]

#GUAP30 is an ode to the people contributing to and leading the wave of everything new, innovative and authentic within music and beyond. We've featured 23 artists pushing the bounds of the UK's sonic landscape - from hyper pop to hyper hip hop , Punk Rock, Soul, Rnb, Folk and ,to be honest, genres which are yet to be defined. There is something here for and by everyone. Get to know them all below

We had the pleasure of catching up with Tyreis Holder, a multi-disciplinary artist, performance poet and visual storyteller to talk about her current work up at the 'Piece of Mind' Somerset House exhibition curated by Lucía Ríos González and Jonny Tanna of Harlesden High Street.

Over the weekend, as the summer began with a bang, and the many faces of the fashion world flooded the city of New York, many in attendance for Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force show, and many more for the Balenciaga’s SS22 runway show; one of fashion’s leading visionaries also premiered his most […]

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 […]

Ayotunde Rufai's direct experience with family members who lived in Nigeria and wanted to access a luxury shopping experience online became the engine that powered Jendaya, which he runs alongside Kemi Adetu and Teni Sagoe. The idea of a global luxury e-commerce platform that first and foremost serves an African market is not a new concept; it has been attempted before, Rufai tells me. However, it is yet to be executed to the high level expected for an upmarket platform. 

After cocooning away from the spotlight, Noémie Wilson reemerges from behind the scenes to reintroduce herself at the helm of her own brand.

Unveiled at Elysée Montmartre on July 4th, model Cindy Bruna debuted the stunning dress inspired by Magnum's vegan ingredients. The dress features intricate details, including plantlike body embellishments, which are copper-coated, draped and entwined with upcycled and plissed organza. As well as 3-D elements printed using innovative SLS technology (Selective Laser Sintering).

Whimsigoth offers a fairytale-inspired take on gothic fashion, birthing a fantastical aesthetic for those who embrace both darkness and feminine, fairy-like grace in equal measures. Think new-wave edginess topped with an otherworldly twist, less Disney fairytale and more Brother’s Grimm. 

There’s no doubt that wearing Union Jack apparel has a connection to Great Britain, but we can argue that fashion has repurposed the meaning of the flag. The print can range from being purposefully disrespectful to the intended meaning to just showing appreciation to British culture separate from politics. 

There's not much on beauty TikTok that can surprise us anymore. From bizarre eyebrow trends to unbelievable transformations, viewers scream sorcery, positively and negatively, in disbelief at the insane talent creators showcase. Makeup has often been labelled as sorcery, but one trend has put a different spin on the label. People are now placing four simple, white dots around the eye with the promise it will hypnotise people into falling in love with them - stay with me here.

In all stores, online or high street, fast-fashion or second-hand, you pay more for higher quality items, known brand names, or pieces that are in right now. This isn't the case with kilo sales and fill a bag events. In fact, you might actually pay less for premium quality materials, such as silk, because it simply doesn't weigh much or take up much space.

Meet Estare aka EstareLIVE– her love for film and learning led her to start her YouTube channel, where she taught her ever-growing audience how to make wigs, what upcoming fashion brands to follow, and things to know when going on holiday, catapulting her to influencer status.

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 […]

Aesthetically, Sometimes Dancing is as experimental, youthful and whimsical as Advisry's previous collections. It's Herron's second foray into knitwear - the first being a collaboration with Creature World that dropped in January. Yet his respect for delicate textiles and mastery of cold-weather wear shines through his curation of bold, printed illustration, vibrant fleeces, statement tees that ask intuitive questions like "where do we feel our emotions?".

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 […]

24 year old Brixton Native Santino Le Saints most recent project 'No More Icons?' is a blend of flawless vocals, unwavering rock star energy and vulnerable storytelling. Le Saint takes us through the locations, the people and life experiences laced within the sonics of the 7 track EP.

The Croydon based artist and #GUAP30 cover star is a pioneer in the UK’s upcoming rap scene - steering away from the expected world of drill and grime Strandz’ nostalgic, classic flow and sound inspired by the old school NY hip hop he listened to as a growing up - has captured the streets. 

Returning to the international stage, Luedji Luna, one of North Eastern Brazil’s most exciting contemporary artists. We sat down with her after her sold out Jazz Café debut to talk motherhood, nature and how Brazilian politics influences her work.

Words by: Justine Farrant

Nadeem Din-Gabisi’s debut album, POOL, accompanies the listeners throughout a journey into the singer’s conscience and memory. Water is the main metaphor used by the artist to dive into reflections about moments of happiness and trauma experienced by many young Black men in London.

AG Club are wistfully reminiscing over their recent brush with destiny as opening acts for Pusha T on his It’s Almost Dry tour. Jody Fontaine recalls one specific moment when he met Pharrell backstage. A true icon, he reminds us, as he proudly peels back his sleeve to unveil a N.E.R.D brain tattoo (placed amongst […]

#GUAP30 is an ode to the people contributing to and leading the wave of everything new, innovative and authentic within music and beyond. We've featured 23 artists pushing the bounds of the UK's sonic landscape - from hyper pop to hyper hip hop , Punk Rock, Soul, Rnb, Folk and ,to be honest, genres which are yet to be defined. There is something here for and by everyone. Get to know them all below

Her latest single ‘Reason’ tackles the subject of manipulation and gaslighting - giving the listener a window into her mind as she comes to the realisation ‘that you were and are being manipulated.’

Kwaku Asante speaks to GUAP about his new singles Thinking of You and Rhodes from his forthcoming soulful EP, Wanderlust. We discussed his journey as a creative individual and how he came to be who he is today.

For #GUAP29 'The Legacy Edition' we sat down with the vanguard of our generation - Kojey Radical. in one of East London’s sun-soaked studios Radical beams out a contagious sense of serenity and his choice of words deliberate as we go back and forth over topics that dot his past, present and future.

A year after the release of his ‘Baby Blue’ EP, Newham Lyricist Zino Vinci is back with a new Grime infused track ‘Namaste’ - listen below.

'rap in paper', the live freestyle platform connecting the worlds of music and print design is back with an exclusive freestyle from Motive 105

Tate’s record label Digital Pop Records has always been independent in spirit and in sound. Following the release of its latest single Lockjaw by altRnB artist Nin-ja, we caught up with founder Alcatrz to talk about his musical journey so far.

Meet Dom and Rushat - Two Uni Students Bringing Rap and Rnb Sounds to the Midlands through Nightlife

“If you're on board and you're on the seven frequency, welcome. I'm glad to have you here. And it's gonna be one hell of a journey.”

Taking time out from shutting down festival main stages and discovering the next generation of UK talent, Kenny shares with us his guide to taste-making...

Len is the moment, and he knows it. Whether that’s illustrated by the encompassing energy he possesses when the mic is in his hand or his braggadocious lyrics - the 22 year old Stockwell native has a firm grip on the streets of London and beyond. Get to know him here.

Following the release of her new EP ‘HOME’, GUAP hopped on a zoom call with Latanya. Read more below.

GUAP spent the day getting to know INFAMOUSIZAK as he tells us all about keeping it outside the box, constantly switching lanes and the freedom he finds in his creativity.

Photography by: Silvia Draz

The heartfelt themes in Kadeem’s songwriting are an extension of his sensitive, empathetic observations. To him, love informs most facets of life in some way or another.

Meet YAZ - the 19 year old influencer and content creator finding her feet within Music with her debut preppy, garage infused single 'Mr Valentine'. In a cosy, eclectic home in Peckham, we sat down with her to dig deep into where she wants to take her career, her start on YouTube and more.