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Meet GUAP’s Top 30, Under 30 Black Creatives & Professionals for Blacklist 2024 [@adidasuk]
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THE BLACKLIST 24’ IS HERE !
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The Blacklist is back for it’s 7th year. Continuing to build a legacy of hope, resilience,
excellence, power, joy and more than we can even comprehend.
We are the future.
As we continue to amplify Black voices, we want to take the time to thank everyone who has been on the journey with us since inception. We have come so far and every day we choose to see those who sometimes may not even know how to see themselves.
Coming from a place of championship and simple necessity we continue to shout out: Activists, Curators, Founders, Sportsmen, fashion and so much more. We know that Black Britain is made up of creative, curious and careful individuals, yet we continue to be erased from our history books.
That is all about to change.
We aim to build a system that works, and not just for us but for everyone and its starts by recognising that we have the power to shift narratives and reclaim them.
Blacklist will make sure that the spotlight shines on us all. The U.K all the way to West Africa, we’ve been able to show that Black talent shines everywhere.
Take this as our reminder to remember to keep showing up.
This list is not about showcasing the best and being compared to each other, it is about recognising that the best of us come in different ways and are in different spaces…
We’ve taken you on a trip down memory lane to let you know once a Blacklister always a
Blacklister and the support has never stopped.
Thank you for rocking with us.
And to our partners Adidas UK, you continue to believe in us – Thank you.
Foreword – Shannie Mears
Creator of BLACKLIST
Cassia is a self-taught Photographer and Director based in London. Being inspired by her background in performance, she directed her first short film ‘Metamorphose’ when she was 16, and ever since then she’s been delivering textured visuals that capture the intricacies of human form and emotion. Whether she’s capturing dynamic backstage shots at Paris Fashion Week, documenting the true essence of the Ghanaian landscape or producing striking editorials in London, Cassia intends to suck you into her atmospheric world and urges you to feel something.
Cassia is also a co-founder + co-curator of a cozy, free-to-attend film club called ‘spike6’ where they screen a diverse programme of films spanning genre, length and decade. Here, open, free-flowing post-screening conversations are facilitated between the team and attendees which encourage them engage critically with the films and each other, accompanied by a film-specific playlist soundtracking the evening to set the mood.
Talisha Johnson known professionally as Tee Cee is a TV Presenter, Producer and Filmmaker, made her writer-director debut with her award winning documentary ‘Too Autistic For Black’, commissioned by Warner Bros. Discovery for Black Britain Unspoken Series 1 for discovery+.
To date, she’s won over ten commissions for her ideas and formats including BBC Three Birmingham’s first in-house commission for the 6 part iPlayer series – ‘My Mate’s A Bad Date’ and the 45-episode BBC Three digital series – ‘No Offence But’. Since 2016, Tee Cee has presented across BBC Children’s programmes, live events including being a main stage presenter for the Birmingham 2022 Festival as part of Commonwealth Games, which became the largest cultural programme to have accompanied a Commonwealth Games; and in 2024, made her BBC One presenting debut on – Morning Live with an original idea she pitched on autism and music.
Achievements include being named a BAFTA Breakthrough UK (2023), winning Royal Television Society Midlands – Diversity Champion award (2023), named an Edinburgh TV Festivals ‘Ones To Watch’ (2023) and named one of the Top 50 Influential Neurodivergent Women.
Outside of TV, Tee Cee can be found supporting young women in TV and digital through her platform – Not Your Average Girl. Her passion for inclusive storytelling continues in her written work and aged 16, she wrote and published her debut children’s book ‘Snow Black, the Seven Rastas and Other Short Stories’, which was re-released in 2019, receiving a testimonial from the late Benjamin Zephaniah.”
Justin brings a unique twist to food content with his high-quality videos, clever edits, and dry humour. Drawing from his Ghanaian heritage, Justin showcases dishes inspired by West African cuisine while also experimenting with flavours from around the world. When he’s not cooking up a storm in his kitchen, Justin is testing out new products and menus, offering his honest opinion with a pinch of tongue-in-cheek comedy. In addition to collaborating with other creators, in 2023, Justin hosted his first supper club in collaboration with Mama’s Shelter, which was a huge success.
I am a chef. Born in Waltham Forest. Grew up in a Ghanaian & Dominican (🇩🇲) household. GOA was birthed out of a desire to continue highlighting the importance of food and community – our elders done a great job, so we must continue this now & pass it on to the next generations.
GOA is fully plant based and we run restaurant pop-ups, as well as a community cooking club, which is free for attendees. GOA started in summer 2019 doing street food, but it wasn’t long before lockdowns put a stop to that. After being involved in ‘Chilli Con Carner’ (Loyle Carner’s cooking school for young people with ADHD), I wanted to start a GOA cooking club for people in my community. I think we as a people, are losing our traditions a bit – be it in food, language or music etc. So I wanted to bring people together to maintain these culinary traditions – which consist of whole & unprocessed foods. This paired with the desire to highlight the importance of communal cooking/eating – are why we do the cooking clubs. So far we’ve been lucky enough to host the clubs at 180 Strand, Google Kings Cross HQ, South London Gallery & Next up Jumbi Peckham.
Then, we also wanted to put on pop-up restaurants, so people can come and experience authentic plant based African-Caribbean food & appreciate the richness of our music. We were also lucky enough to host our first ever series of pop-ups at ‘180 Corner’.
Finally, we curate/support other community based initiatives. For example, the ‘Windrush Tea Party’ we were a part of, whereby we served, honoured & celebrated our Caribbean elders.
Working in industries varying from third sector and film, to fashion & carnival, Djanomi is an Art Director who utilises her many talents and lived experience for the advancement and celebration of Black culture.
Founder and designer of fashion and carnival brand DjanD and manager at specialist charity Sistah Space, she champions her Caribbean heritage wherever she goes, as seen in her art direction for Spotify’s A letter Home: In praise of Windrush and her debut Carnival section, ITAL.
Aprtmnt Collective (Shea Soul, Parismatiq & Dean M.F)
South East London born and bred, he emerges as a dynamic force in the city’s creative scene. As Co-Creative Director and DJ of aprtment life, he fosters a vibrant arts community through sounds and visuals. Simultaneously, as Creative Director of The Great Northwood, he embodies the essence of South London through streetwear. Beyond fashion, Paris is renowned for curating sets that blend infectious beats and nostalgia, captivating audiences and igniting dance floors. With a unique ability to merge music and fashion, he prides himself on celebrating South London’s cultural identity.
Dejuan Desiree (23), the brains behind TheBooksDem, is a dynamic creative whose work intersects literature, culture, and performance. TheBooksDem serves as a platform to spotlight Black diasporic literature, building bridges between storytelling, heritage, and contemporary culture. This year, the platform expanded its outreach by launching community trips, giving members free access to impactful theatre productions such as Death of England at Soho Place, For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide at the Royal Court, and The Hot Wing King at the National Theatre. These initiatives reinforce TheBooksDem’s ethos that the arts and its stories remain accessible to all.
In addition to these community-focused projects, TheBooksDem has curated unique experiences like a book activation for Jordan Peele and interviewed celebrated photographer Simon Wheatley, aligning with TheBooksDem’s commitment to elevating diverse voices. The platform’s participation in Recessland 2024 Markethouse reflects its mission to foster dialogue between literature and broader cultural movements.
Beyond TheBooksDem, Dejuan’s creative endeavors extend into acting and DJing. She is a part of Bush Theatre’s Young Company, where she recently performed in Communion (2024), an exploration of cross-cultural experiences through food and shared narratives. Her role in this devised piece highlights her ability to blend performance with social commentary, using the stage to foster connections and cultural understanding.
Jada Puliga is the founder of Prophet (@prophetmagazine), an innovative platform designed to uplift and connect London’s Black creative community. Prophet brings together three core initiatives: *Prophet Magazine*, a digital platform that highlights emerging Black talent and hosts community-driven events; *Prophet Maison*, curated nightlife events for its community; and *Prophet Presents*, a creative agency offering brands unparalleled access to the Gen Z Black creative audience.
Over the past 10 months, Jada has grown the Prophet family to over 13,000 creatives and collaborated with brands like Soho Radio, Ray-Ban, KOKO, The New Originals, Equiano Rum, and Pellicci’s Cafe. Prophet has thrown over 11 events including; parties, dinners, panel talks, and launched a monthly radio show with Soho Radio.
Deeply embedded in the creative scene, Jada’s mission is to create authentic spaces where Black creatives can thrive, providing opportunities for visibility, collaboration, and meaningful cultural celebration.
Busayo produces online political content to keep diverse communities engaged in current affairs and news. Her aim is to inform and educate so people can be empowered to make decisions and fulfil their civic and humanitarian duties. She is the host of her own online series called “Everything is Political” where she links politics to other topics so people recognise that this world is inherently political – even if it isn’t obvious.
Busayo also delivers political literacy workshops and training to various interest groups particularly young people and aspiring activists seeking to drive positive social change both locally and at an international level. She has also started curating socio-political events with organisations and think tanks to bridge the gap between social justice and the arts.
Tedeku Hub is a dynamic film collective and production company known for its fresh take on short films. Led by the visionary Tedeku Brothers, the Ghanaian-creatives have collaborated with major artists such as J Hus and Nines on their album campaigns, while earning lead roles in critically-acclaimed, major productions such as Boarders, Supacell and Tribal Mark. With millions of views on their online boxsets, the Tedeku Brothers are breaking boundaries and redefining creativity in modern filmmaking.
Using Matthew 14:13-21 as their driving force, their relentless focus on the power of storytelling has fuelled their rise to the 1% bracket of the film industry. With bold aspirations to produce, star, and direct blockbuster films, the Tedeku Brothers are intentionally charting an unconventional path by harnessing the reach of social media to deliver their projects directly to consumers. While this approach isn’t entirely new, they believe it’s a powerful method that more filmmakers and creatives should embrace.
Their purpose is to show the new generation in the film industry that they don’t need to follow the traditional route to succeed. This vision goes beyond film directors—it’s about
empowering all individuals in the creative field to explore fresh ways of building leverage and value in the industry.
Despite their current film pieces being centred around comedy-satire, the Tedeku Brothers are committed to telling stories that reflect diverse perspectives within the community, pushing the boundaries of traditional film success and setting the stage for the next era of cinematic innovation.
My name is Stephan Sarpong. I was born in America but raised in South London. I’m a football fanatic and a proud Manchester United supporter. I love playing football and enjoy various other sports as well. I’m really into anime and gaming, particularly FIFA and NBA. I started creating content nearly two years ago, and I haven’t looked back since!
I’m Kelly, and I run a fashion blog documenting emerging clothing brands globally and streetwear culture.
Bringing the vibes to the slopes is Soft Life Ski’s primary goal! We aim to create a home away from home for black culture in spaces very few have dared to explore. Bringing the culture and best sounds, talent and activities to resorts all over Europe for the black diaspora and wider minorities to enjoy. SLS is increasing diversity and inclusion in differential experiences. This all started with a simple trip that made it out of the group chat, and transformed into what is now a festival experience.
Bringing Afrobeats & African music to the Global stage & giving DJs opportunities that were once not available.
The next David Guetta is coming from the CULTUR.
Josephine Philips is the founder & CEO of SOJO, the UK based B-Corp certified repairs and alterations platform. Philips founded the fashion-tech start up in January 2021, with the mission of helping to make the fashion industry more circular by revolutionising the clothing repair and tailoring sector. A lover of vintage fashion, Josephine continually found herself falling for second hand pieces that were not in her size. With no convenient way to get the pieces tailored, she got to work to create a solution.
SOJO delivers emissions-free door-to-door repair and alterations services to customers via their London based tailoring studio, while providing an integrated and scalable solution for e-commerce & retail fashion brands to help reduce returns and increase circularity within their businesses.
Having launched its first B2B partnership with GANNI in 2021, SOJO partners with over 25 fashion brands and retailers including Marks & Spencer, Nobody’s Child, Nanushka and Peachy Den offering UK wide repair and alteration services to their customers. In 2024, SOJO opened its first permanent concession in Selfridges’ flagship store on London’s Oxford Street.
As one of the UK’s most exciting young tech entrepreneurs, Josephine Philips has raised $2.8 million investment, early investors include Depop founder Simon Beckerman, Yael Gairola, Pangaia’s former COO and Peter Hawkings, Creative Director at Tom Ford. In 2022 Josephine featured on Forbes Europe 30 under 30 in the Technology category, was selected for the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund and spotlighted in the inaugural Vogue Business 100 Innovators list.
Niall Smith, the 24-year-old founder of The Culture Crypt Magazine (@theculturecrypt), is a marketing copywriter and freelance journalist with a wealth of experience. His credits span platforms such as Apple Music, Netflix, Spencer Badu, Adidas London, 0207 Def Jam, GUAP, Versus, WAVE, Complex UK, DAZED, Mixtape Madness, Notion, NME, DJ Mag, GRM Daily, CLASH, and Frontline Magazine and more, showcasing his extensive media toolset.
Niall’s journey began as an intern at Complex UK under the guidance of Joseph “JP” Paterson and later Patrick Fennelly of WAVE Magazine. He quickly made use of his skills for storytelling across diverse campaigns, interviewing talent like Daniel Kaluuya, Smino, Tems, Rema, Ambré, Strandz, Yazmin Lacey, Lupe Fiasco, Ruger, Ayra Starr, Joyce Wrice, SLAWN, NSLB, Sainté, and Bawo—to name just a few in entertainment.
Niall’s portfolio includes immersive stories for YOUNG Recordings (home to artists like FKA twigs and Sampha), and features covering politics, Windrush, the Adidas x Wales Bonner Jamaica kit campaign, as well as creative direction on shoots with artists like Brazy for Notion, and the occasional YouTube documentary.
Following a brief spell in A&R and publicity, Niall combined his storytelling passion with industry insight to relaunch The Culture Crypt in print in 2023, selling hundreds of copies in collaboration with Rough Trade East. Since then, The Culture Crypt has grown through partnerships with streetwear brand Wall Street Mafia, Spotify’s Riffs N Runs campaign, and Rockstar Energy. Cover stars have included rappers Saiming and Zino Vinci, singer-songwriters Natanya, BINA and Summer Banton, photographer FilmAbdi, fashion designer Kobbi Banks, and models RAE.JPEG and Mariana Jaguite.
Dialectic Dee is a 26 year old photographer, spoken word artist & sickle cell advocate from London, who aims to use the arts for more than just entertainment purposes but rather as a tool to positively impact change.
In her early years she studied on the community arts practice course at the BRIT School and moved on to continue her studies at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama where she was studying on the BA Hons in Performance and Creative Enterprise course.
Dialectic Dee’s credits of live performances include; Battersea Arts Centre, The Errant Stage and SBTV CookOut. Her work resulted to her poetry being broadcasted live on the Robert Elms Show on BBC Radio London. She has also featured in commercials for Jd Sports and 02.
More recently she released her Debut EP Utter Confusion which is a blend of spoken word and trap soul, the project is centred around situationships and heartbreak.
Dee continues to focus on unexpressed yet significant topics in which she is passionate about and continues to develop her professional career as a Poet, with the hopes of one day running my own spoken word outreach company.
Gabriel Dedji is an Author, Curator and Musician from North London. His precocious career was sparked at the age of 17 when he published his debut novel, ‘The Escape: A Tale of Change and Revolution’, which used fantasy and surrealism to reckon with London’s knife crime epidemic and propose solutions to it.
Having already been appointed a member of the UK Youth Parliament at the age of 14, he used his book to continue advocating for young people across the country. This included working roles with organisations like The Enfield Council, The Methodist Church, Scouts UK, The Labour Party and The Black Head Students’ Network. Due to these initiatives, Gabriel was awarded a Soho House Fellowship in 2021, becoming one of its youngest beneficiaries at the time. The resources and support he was offered through the fellowship allowed him to launch ‘Less Talking’, which is an arts and culture series curated to stimulate moments of togetherness and self-reflection. He often performs at these events with his improvised jazz outlet (Gabriel Dedji & Friends) and he DJs there too, spinning Funky House and Broken Beat.
To date, Less Talking has held events at The Roundhouse, Notting Hill Arts Club, 180 Strand’s Reference Point and numerous Soho House venues. Currently, Less Talking is developing community initiatives with Royal Museums Greenwich, using history and archive to instil empathy and optimism in the public. The success of Less Talking has resulted in Gabriel Dedji & Friends being booked to perform at venues like The National Portrait Gallery, 91 Living Room and CLF Arts Lounge. Gabriel has also DJ’d at White City House and Merky Book Festival. His creative career informs his journalism and blogging through which he has covered arts & culture for platforms like GUAP, Resident Advisor, Levile TV and others.
We are Chamomile, a dynamic creative collective born in Dublin, we consist of producers, graphic designers, artists, videographers, and musicians. Our mission is to serve as an incubator for creativity and expression across Ireland, spotlighting and amplifying its growing creative scenes. Through a blend of in-person experiences, digital initiatives, storytelling, and collaborations, we have effectively cultivated a community of tastemakers and pioneers within Ireland’s evolving creative landscape. Chamomile takes pride in celebrating creativity through diverse avenues, leaving a lasting digital mark and fostering meaningful connections.”
Joden Joseph is an award-winning Mental Health Advocate of the Year, a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)-funded Integrative Psychotherapist and Pilates Instructor in training. He is also a Writer, Facilitator, and Public Speaker, known for his holistic approach to health and wellness. Central to his work is the belief that health and wellness should be embraced as a lifestyle, rather than merely an ad-hoc response to crises. One way Joden embodies this mantra is by adopting an ital/vegan lifestyle, abundant in fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds. This balanced nutritional approach highlights his commitment to wellness and sustainability.
Joden is a first-class BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling Skills graduate, achieving British Psychological Society graduate membership. Additionally, he is a BRIT School alumnus with a rich background in the performing arts industry. He also has extensive experience supporting adults and young people with complex needs in mental health, education, and community settings both in the UK and internationally. Joden’s psychotherapeutic interests include somatic psychology, attachment theory, African-centred therapy, psychoeducation, select psychodynamic concepts, creative practices, and person-centred core skills.
In his role as a Community Counsellor for Partisan, a Black-led Community Interest Company, Joden supports the development of alternative help systems that centre the Black community. He collaborates with partners, including the Violent Reduction Unit’s My Ends project, to address community violence.
His experience extends to working with organisations including the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA), Nafsiyat Intercultural Therapy Centre, the Black Mental Health Manifesto, the Mental Health Foundation’s Becoming a Man (BAM) project, Mind, Turning Point, the National Health Service (NHS), Beat Eating Disorder, and Victim Support.
Joden’s work extends beyond his formal training in Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy. He considers how the intersection between colonialism and modern geopolitical conditions, including political instability, economic inequality, and social injustice, impacts the mental wellbeing of African-descended populations globally.
Joden is also curious about the conjunct cultural and spiritual injuries sustained from these enduring issues, seeking to foster healing, promote equity and reimagine justice for African and African-Caribbean communities.
Kaylee Golding is a DJ and an award-winning Presenter, who can currently be heard on BBC 1XTRA weekdays from 1-4pm. She is from Birmingham and lives and breathes the city hence why she follows the slogan “Your favourite Gyal From Brum”.
In 2023, she made history being the first ever daytime 1XTRA show to broadcast outside of London. As part of the LGBTQ+ community, she felt it was important to represent that side of her so in 2020 she launched her podcast “On Your Gaydar”. This is a platform that celebrates queer voices of colour. Representing who you are is at the heart of all of Kaylee’s work. Throughout her career, she has interviewed a huge number of artists including Sean Paul, Kranium, Ghetts, Lil Tjay, Alesha Dixon, just to name a few!
My name is Lewis Appiagyei, and I am a Racing Driver – my aim is to become a Formula 1 Driver. My most notable accolades are setting a Guinness World Record at the age of 10 and making it onto Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for Africa at 17 years old.
Olivia Laura James, aka OLJ, is a dynamic cultural powerhouse who has built a thriving career in creative production and consultancy within the music industry.
After being made redundant in 2019, she took a leap of faith into freelance production, starting as a runner on TV sets and music videos and has since evolved into a hybrid Producer and Director who has worked at award-winning agencies Bayy Agency, Metallic Inc and Tag Agency, producing campaigns for brands like Converse, Chivas Regal Spotify, Amazon Music and Wingstop. She has also coordinated a lineup of visuals and events for notable artists such as Popcaan, Ayra Starr, Omah Lay, Central Cee, Flo, Odeal and Pa Salieu.
Dedicated to uplifting others and bringing communities together, Olivia also established two impactful platforms—More Than Just and Scenes & Soundtracks—earlier this year.
Co-founded with fellow producer Gaby Lafor, More Than Just is a women-only creative network that empowers women in production through monthly panels, masterclasses and creative-building sessions.
Scenes & Soundtracks, is an underground R&B encyclopaedia created to give a stage to artist that are often slept on by spotlighting them in music breakdowns and playlists. The platform also offers consultancy services to help artists establish their creative vision through compelling visuals and strategic brand connections.
Mamadinya is a qualified Midwife and the Founder of both ‘Bumps and Brunches’ and ‘MamasClasses,’ initiatives designed to connect, educate, and empower pregnant women globally. She creates accessible maternity and motherhood education, focusing on labour preparation and breastfeeding. She’s extremely passionate about destigmatizing pregnancy and helping women navigate pregnancy with confidence.
Ramboistalking is an engaging Presenter known for his blend of humour, storytelling, and insightful commentary. With a passion for exploring a wide range of topics: music, sports and culture. Rambo brings a fresh and relatable perspective to every piece of content he creates. He takes pride in building his own platform that has become a home for all things culture. He connects with his audience through authentic conversations, and a genuine enthusiasm for all things creative.
Rambo has worked with many brands such as Spotify, YouTube, Footlocker, StockX, Mixtape Madness and more.
Deniché Wilson is an Artist, Event Organiser, Activist and Mentor. Hailing from Newham, East London, Deniché has established herself as a rising star in the art and events world.
If you’ve happened to be in and around London, it is likely that you may have encountered the confronting question “What Colour Are You?” tagged on London roads and asked in smoking areas across the country.
In what she acknowledges as a movement mobilised and galvanised by herself, this question acts as the frameworks of an artistic realm that Deniché has curated and built up off of her own desires to understand herself and the people around her. Beyond the intensity of her colour blocking and faceless figures, Deniché’s art has created a space for individuals like herself, within the inner city and beyond, to examine themselves and each other via the means of colour theory and chromotherapy.
In 2023, Deniché recognised the lack of third spaces in London for young who want to create organic and wholesome connections with likeminded people. She then decided to host and organise Sip N Paint events to give people the space they craved for. Within the first year Deniché took the event to schools, colleges and then to Germany and Paris.
“Our scene is made up of all the outcasts, we are all the people that were not accepted – so there is an unspoken mutual respect and obligation to help those who feel left out to find community – we’re on the brink of something so big and it’s beautiful to be a part of it.”
As a Music Supervisor, I have had the pleasure of being apart of the Music Department and working on soundtracks to some amazing Film & TV projects. From BAFTA-Award winning Top Boy (season 4 and 5), box office hit Ticket to Paradise starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts, to upcoming Disney+ drama series A Thousand Blows created by Stephen Knight (Peaky Blinders).
My career in music started eight years ago in radio production when I first started volunteering at local stations in Brighton whilst I was at uni. Working my way up from a Broadcast Assistant, to Assistant Producer, to now a Senior Producer at the BBC, I have led and produced multiple live music and national broadcasts.
In my spare time (which really is never spare because I’m always working lol) I am a Presenter, and host a weekly music show on Radio 1Xtra.
I am a freelance Journalist and Writer, writing stories about race, gender, and internet culture. My words have been in British Vogue, inews, Refinery29UK, Metro, Papermag, and several other publications.
Cháps was founded by three lifelong friends—Tas, Rio, and George—who share a 15-year bond and a Nigerian heritage. Driven by their love for the drinks they grew up with, they set out to bring a taste of Africa to a global audience and address the lack of African representation in mainstream beverages.
Embracing the challenge, they combined their passion with fresh ideas and creativity to birth Cháps – a pioneering brand reimagining classic African drinks in a way that’s exciting and accessible. Their soft drinks range currently consists of premium bottled Chapman – a traditional refreshing beverage hailing from Lagos, Nigeria, and premium bottled Zobo – a West African variation of the hibiscus flavoured drinks that are staple across Africa and the Caribbean.
Since launching in 2022, Cháps has achieved over six-figure sales, sold over 120,000 bottles and engaged in numerous cultural brand collaborations across music, fashion and art.
Now, the brand is just one week away from its first major retail listing with Co-op, which will distribute Cháps in 120 stores UK nationwide with scope of expansion. The guys have big plans on the horizon so watch this space.
Khadija Hashi is a dynamic Brand Strategist, Talent Manager, and Co-Founder of R/HOOD, Europe’s fastest-growing DJ community. R/HOOD is revolutionising the music scene by connecting emerging DJ talent from diverse neighbourhoods across the globe, creating a vibrant platform for them to showcase their skills and rise to prominence. With high-profile collaborations alongside brands like Nike, Dr. Martens, Offspring x Jordan, Tenways, and DistroKid, R/HOOD has organised not only memorable campaigns that uplift underrepresented DJ talent worldwide but also cultural activations that are reshaping the creative landscape. By bridging cultures, cities, and music, R/HOOD is setting the stage for the next generation of DJ talent to shine globally. Transforming the future of music and community one activation at a time.
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