Tag: Ghana
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The Complex Department creative team led by Atanko Davidson is proud to announce the launch of the Complex Academy program, a pioneering incubation initiative designed to empower and nurture young creatives through youth empowerment and entrepreneurship. Recognizing the urgent need for comprehensive support in the dynamic field of the creative industry, this program aims to…
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STRANDS & STRUCTURES, an immersive photo-documentary exhibition by Concept Hair Artist Asia Clarke and Photographer Christian Saint. STRANDS & STRUCTURES unravels the intricate connections between our hair, our bodies, and the vibrant Anthropocene of Accra through photography. In this exhibition, we leverage the multifaceted storytelling power of the African hair aesthetic to delve into our…
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![JULS [@JULSONIT] ON THE MARRIAGE OF PALM WINE AND HIGHLIFE IN NEW EP, PALMWINE DIARIES VOL. 1](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/image001-2-970x850.png)
Juls returns with a specially curated soundtrack dedicated to his homeland Ghana. The EP dubbed Palmwine Diaries Volume 1 is his celebration of Ghanaian palmwine, and highlife musical elements merged with modern day influences of hiplife. With the sounds of Kpanlogo drums, the strings of the Kologo, to the traditional percussion patterns of the Ashanti,…
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![A conversation with ‘School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls’ director Monique Touko [@mons_about] and Heather Agyepong [@heathatrottlives]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2023-07-04-at-16.38.12-1140x850.png)
Ahead of the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre’s most recent announcement that they are extending the smash hit School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play by award-winning playwright Jocelyn Bioh, GUAP sat down with Stage Award-winning director Monique Touko and actress Heather Agyepong. The UK premiere of the production opened at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre on 14 June to critical acclaim. Earlier…
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Accra, the capital of Ghana is a hub of creativity and art. With a thriving art scene, the city is home to several contemporary art galleries that showcase the art of talented local and international artists. If you’re an art lover and you find yourself in the nation’s capital, here are 6 galleries you should…
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“600 People Gather From Diverse Backgrounds in Celebration of a New Way of Entertainment. The Birth of the Ghanaian Rave Scene is Here, and the Gen Z’s Behind it are Excited for the Future.” As calm and peaceful as the country of Ghana is, there is a roaring denomination growing in the underbelly of such…
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December is the time of the year in African countries like Nigeria and Ghana when people come together to celebrate the end of the year and kick off the holiday season with music, dancing, and a lot of fabulous fashion. People travel in from all over, especially black people from the US and the UK.…
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Let’s set the scene, It’s a cold Friday afternoon in East London, Shoreditch. The World Cup fever is at an all time high with the group stages coming to an end. The Ghana vs Uruguay match taking centre stage that day with the stakes higher than ever due to the history of this fixture.
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After her euphoric yet sultry release, “More Than A Friend” earlier this year, Neo-Soul singer-songwriter Midi KwaKwa has released her latest single “Things Fall In Place” with a youthful visual directed by Six. “Things Fall In Place”, produced by Amsterdam-based producer This Is Lema, lends its hand to the Afrosoul genre, which places Midi’s delicate…
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![[@ATO_alexander] & [@errandboy_ksi] Join Arms in Ghana For Feverish New Single ‘Courts’](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Screenshot-2022-07-07-at-17.48.36.png)
A synth sine-wave bears the weight of the pairs contrasting flows; with ATO’s commanding vocals and Jay Bahd’s laboured rhythms.