Tag: Nigeria
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![CRAYON AND HIS RISING STAR STORY ON NEW ALBUM ‘TRENCH TO TRIUMPH’ [@CRAYONTHIS]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/bf8f67f1-cf0e-4df5-b4a3-76a6c692f222-1066x850.jpeg)
Crayon, the rising star from inner-city Lagos, burst onto the global music scene with his 2019 EP ‘Cray Cray‘. From being a standout on Don Jazzy’s posse cut to earning nods at the Headies, Crayon’s evolution continues with his latest release of ‘Trench to Triumph‘, a contender of Album of the Year and a soundscape…
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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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One of the most poignant concerns for children of the diaspora is cultural preservation. How can we have our own families, live away from our mother countries, and still preserve our culture? For many, language has been a predominant way of staying connected. Listening to music, watching the movies, and being able to speak with…
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BBC’s latest audio-documentary, ‘A New Generation of Nigerian Royalty,’ hones in on the lives of Nigeria’s young kings and queens. These Gen Z royals are beginning to disrupt the status quo of what traditional leadership looks like as their faith impacts their approach to power. They are tasked with reconciling their positions with their belief…
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![Fast-rising Afrobeats talent YKB is transforming the Afropop sound one song at a time [@YKBONLY]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_0233-e1686668042332-1140x685.jpg)
Lagos born YKB is one of Afrobeats’ fast-rising talents. The singer/songwriter is single-handedly transforming the sound of Afropop through his silky, layered vocals and alluring lyrics. Since the release of his 2022 single San Siro, he continued to capture the airwaves with his first single of 2023, Bo Card (Things I Need). With such a…
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![Nigerian Afro-Grime sensation Odumodublvck is taking over [@Odumodublvck_]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/071A4455-1140x850.jpg)
Lagos born, Abuja bred Odumodublvck is one of the most exciting artists coming out of Nigeria right now. Since the release of his single Dog Eat Dog, his unique Afro-Grime/Afro-Drill sound has captured the airwaves, cementing his place as Rap’s reigning champion. Since the release of Dog Eat Dog, Odumodublvck has gone on to release…
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The last time we spoke to Mary-Ann Msengi was January 2021. Her womenswear brand Farai London had launched just 5 months prior and had taken the industry by storm. Despite launching mid-pandemic, major stars such as Megan Thee Stallion, Kylie Jenner and Lori Harvey were consistently wearing her pieces. Since then, Farai London has Selfridges…
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‘Representation’ is a buzzword people throw around within creative spaces – we frequently mention representation yet rarely realize it. Yet @Thevisualchef carries this mantle and shines a light on underrepresented forms of beauty. In one of his latest series, the photographer captures albino and dark-skinned women. He places the models against natural greenery with traditional brown garments,…
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![Street Souk: a look inside Nigeria’s biggest streetwear convention [@streetsouk]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_6834.jpg)
Street Souk, Nigeria’s biggest streetwear convention, returned last weekend and it was a sight to behold. The event brought together some of the most fashionable and creative individuals from all corners of the country, and the street style was nothing short of extraordinary. Founded in 2018 by Iretidayo ‘Ireti’ Zaccheaus, Street Souk is an annual…
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Best known for his features on Mood and Finesse, BNXN (fka Buju) speaks with GUAP about his new EP, Bad Since ‘97 featuring major afrobeats artists, Wizkid, Olamide, and Wande Coal.