Tag: culture
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The luxury Ghanian streetwear fashion brand Complex Department launch their brand new 2024 collection Vibrance of Accra: Fashion on Focus. Founded by designer and entrepreneur Atanko Davidson, Complex Department recognises the untapped bridge between streetwear and luxury fashion. Davidson’s love of contemporary culture, art and attention to craftsmanship fueled the creation of the brand and…
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We often see streetwear brands rise and fall like fleeting trends, but one name has stuck out for its unique blend of enigma, urban style, and community engagement. CORVIDAE, a brand that has continued its rapid rise to prominence, has carved a niche in the world of punk-infused street fashion. While the brand officially unfurled…
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Last Sunday, Africa’s streetwear convention Street Souk hosted a fabulous pop-up in East London, showcasing the vast talents of growing African streetwear brands. Founded in 2018 by Iretidayo “Ireti” Zaccheaus, Street Souk was born out of a lack of space for the growing streetwear scene in Nigeria. Six years later, the convention has led to…
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Art, literature, and music have always been vessels for fighting against oppression. When it comes to the mission of a free Palestine, their power is not insignificant. Over the last month, the world has watched the 75-year-long occupation of Palestine by the hands of Israeli forces erupt into one of the worst humanitarian crises of…
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Christmas is well and truly around the corner. The days are getting colder, festive parties are happening, and it’s shopping time. One shopping bag that is particularly iconic on the streets of Britain is the duffle bag by JD, leading sportswear retailer. For their Christmas Campaign this year, titled Forever Forward, JD chose to celebrate…
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![Re-Up: The latest new music you need this weekend featuring [@CatBurns], [@KwoliBlack], [@OfficialStrandz], [@TeniEntertainer], [@RasharnPowell] & more](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/photo-output-1140x850.jpg)
Here is the latest new music that we’re feeling this week. Tap in! Ajebutter22 & Boj featuring Show Dem Camp – Sweet Life Ajebutter22 and Boj have returned with their second single from their upcoming EP ‘Make E No Cause Fight’ titled ‘Sweet Life’. This time, they’ve partnered up with Nigerian duo Show Dem Camp. …
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![ON OUR RADAR: Lavaud [@Iamlavaud]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ON-OUR-RADAR-BANNER.jpg)
WHO: Lavaud [@Iamlavaud] GENRE: AFRO R&B WHERE: London & LA 27-year-old London-based singer/songwriter and guitarist Lavaud is known for her Afro-infused, alternative R&B sound. The British-Mauritian rising star has a string of singles to her name including ‘In This Room’ and ‘Oh My’ featuring Nigerian singer/songwriter Reekado Banks which has gained her over 850,000 streams…
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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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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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This year, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop, a genre that has made an unforgettably significant mark on the global music scene. Endorsed by British icon, Trevor Nelson, the ‘UNION BLACK: Sounds of a Nation‘ online exhibition is a remarkable collaboration between Google Arts & Culture and YouTube, curated to mark this historic…