Love and life on film: Meet @FilmAbdi
@FilmAbdi’s work explores what it means to connect freely with oneself and others. Like many, he started pretty casually. He documented the mundane and the special – hanging out with his friends or
RE-UP: RECENT RELEASES YOU NEED TO PAY ATTENTION TO FT. [@1MAZZZY] [@KASIIEN] [@OSQUELLO2] [@KILLOWEN_] & MORE
Last week was a hot music week with releases coming from the nostalgic funk filled vibes of Osquello to the highly-anticipated release of ‘Martin’s Sofa’ from Headie One. Music fans were spoilt
ON OUR RADAR: Paulade [_paulade]
WHO: Paulade [_paulade] GENRE: RnB WHERE: South East London Paulade, an up-and-coming singer has crept up and stolen the hearts of RnB lovers all around the world. It’s no wonder he was
WHAT WENT DOWN AT THE DEN’S 8TH ANNIVERSARY ft. [@Novelist] [@bxksintokyo] [@infamousizak] & More
Created by Frisco in 2015, The Den – a live showcase of up and coming artists in the grime scene – turned eight last Friday. The Den turned eight on the 13th
RE-UP: Recent Releases You Need To Pay Attention To ft. [@KAMALNW] [@VENNALDN] [@OLIVEOSUN] & More
It’s the first month of a new year and GUAP is back with a new Re-Up segment, keeping you up to date with the newest releases. Fridays have always traditionally been the
On Our Radar: MBrown [@mbrownofficial_]
MBrown’s catchy sound is at the cutting edge of the new wave of Afro-R&B artists who dare to experiment with blending genres and cultures.
Kanye, fashion, and the streetwear-rap cycle
Almost a decade on from his iconic interview scolding American journalist, radio personality, executive producer and former rapper Sway about how to run business ventures, Ye – the artist formerly known as
It’s that time of the year, Detty December is here! So why are festivals like Afro Nation important? We asked Eddi Kadi
‘Detty December’, a festive period where hot spots like Lagos and Accra come alive with music, arts and entertainment, as thousands from across the Diaspora return home. A time of year when
Treasure Tress, a brand synonomous with daring, creative excellence
Hands up if you've ever been to a Tressure Tress pop-up activation??? I just want to let you know now that you're one of God's favorites! If you haven't yet been yet
Girlhood Unfiltered – the ground-breaking book creating space for the authentic voices of young Black girls to be heard
This October, GUAP had the great privilege of meeting Ebinehita Iyere's Milk Honey Bees, young girls from across London who have come together to leave a literary legacy, narrating and documenting the
Less Talking, by Gabriel Dedji
Real togetherness is an elusive force which is painstaking to achieve but euphoric to experience. It is the process of community being formed, new moments being shared and a singular goal being
The emerging inclusivity toward the LGBT Community in Modern Rap Culture
EARLIER THIS YEAR, RAPPER ISAIAH RASHAD’S UNEXPECTED OUTING REVEALED THE CURRENT ATTITUDE OF THE HIP-HOP COMMUNITY TOWARD QUEERFOLK. RASHAD RECEIVED A SURPRISINGLY WHOLESOME RESPONSE, BEING MET WITH LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE DESPITE THE