Tag: culture
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![New Black-owned sparkling wine company Severan [@SeveranWines] is filling a gap in the industry](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/000082260016-1140x850.jpg)
For an iconic birthday party or a date night-in, popping open a bottle of sparkling wine must evoke that unbeatable sense of celebration. Now, the world of sparkling wines has been welcomed with a new pioneering Black-owned brand: Severan. Music manager and Severan founder Dumi Orubota noticed how English sparkling wine has increased in popularity over the last few…
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![ON OUR RADAR: MILES FROM KINSHASA [@milesfromkin_]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ON-OUR-RADAR-BANNER-1.jpeg)
WHO: Miles From Kinshasa [@milesfromkinshasa] GENRE: R&B/Soul WHERE: South London Miles from Kinshasa has been countlessly recognised for his distinctive and melodic sound with critics describing his “plush synths and swoony vocals” as a fusion of “synth pop and Congolese rumba with a vintage 80’s flair”. He’s different, unique and blends together sounds that…
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In a dynamic world where creativity knows no bounds, the impact of representation cannot be overstated. WB Group, a pioneering Ghanaian-based production company, is set to revolutionize the way Africa’s finest talents in the fashion, lifestyle, and film industries are recognized and promoted. With a vision to amplify voices and showcase the immense potential of…
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![Meet the Founder [@amaanduffer] of Hot Girl Jewellery Brand, Basliq](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/5e8b723b-63ed-40a9-b41c-3c698761fd6a-1140x850.jpeg)
One of the youngest designers to ever be worn at the Met Gala, Amaan Duffer is the founder of the sustainable jewellery brand, Basliq. Basliq has been seen on Gigi and Bella Hadid, Doja Cat, Winnie Harlow, and more with the tagline Hot Jewellery for Hot Girls. GUAP sits with Amaan to learn more about his whirlwind journey…
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![WHAT WENT DOWN: Kamal’s Headline Show [@Kamalnw]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DSCF4800-1140x850.jpg)
Photography by Kat Friar Off the bat of his latest mixtape, Kamal.’s headline show truly embodied his talent and definitely fulfilled his fans. On every track you could hear his fans singing along like a choir, and rightfully so. With catchy lyrics and ambient production, his fans’ infatuation with his music was always going to…
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Hailing from Abuja, Nigeria, Alté pioneer Tay Iwar has made his mark on music with his stellar production and vocals that are smooth like honey. Having just dropped his latest EP, Summer Breeze, GUAP speaks to him about his journey in music and his favourite tracks on the record. Kat: Tell me about your journey…
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Wars are not an easy subject to portray through the medium of theatre; being unable to rely on some of the visual identifiers that audiences associate with the topic can prove to limit. However, in ‘Under The Kunde Tree,’ the underexplored history of the Cameroonian Independence War is dynamically tackled by merging the personal and…
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In November 2021, Sundown Kiki took over The Young Vic with a show that merged ballroom culture with theatre in its celebration of queer South London. Working with an all LGBTQ+ cast of Black and global majority talent, it originated as part of the Participation youth programme run by Taking Part – the theatre’s Creative Engagement department, but after…
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Le Merj is back booming with the vibrations of youth attitude & creativity, via their latest collection A New Sound. The brand’s latest Spring Summer ‘23 installment has again unlocked a new level of fresh design. The new pieces play with much more daring silhouettes, edgy use of denim & other European-sourced textiles. Not just…
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![A QUICK TING WITH TSKENYA-SARAH FRAZER [@tskenya]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BBB-cover-1140x850.jpg)
Giving an education where it’s needed, Tskenya-Sarah Frazer is the most recent author in the series to debut her ‘Quick Ting On‘ Black Business. The groundbreaking non-fiction book series created by publisher Magdalene Abraha in 2020 is the start of something great. Focused on covering topics specifically aimed at the Black British community, the A Quick Ting On series…