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Whoever says theatre is dead has not come across Wright Bro Entertainment. Founded by Tyrone Davis and Kieran Shekoni, this theatre production company is out to make theatre fun again by blending narratives that are culturally relevant, yet thought-provoking. While they are known for their more recent productions like ‘I Think I Might Cheat On My Girlfriend’ – featuring…
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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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With fashion week coming to an end and the new beginnings of fall on the arise, October is a busy undoubtedly a month. GUAP’s got you covered so you don’t miss out on the happenings around town. Here are some exhibits to see this month: 1. Home As Corpus: Head of State’s Taofeek Abijako ditched…
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The BYP Network’s leadership conference is returning for its fifth year on the 5th October. This conference is the opportunity for thousands of black professionals and allies to learn from the people who are trailblazing within their industry. The conference boasts an impressive line-up: presenter Will Njobvu will be leading the conference alongside 40 speakers…
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Kwame Augustine is a cutting-edge writer and actor from London, best renowned for his award-nominated short film Locked-In. His latest endeavor, JOHNNY, is a series like no other. The series, co-directed by Stephanie Boateng, follows the life of Johnny, a boisterous and charming geezer, known for his love of women and the fast life. Throughout the episodes, viewers…
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![LAUZZA and bb. on the trippy AI world of ‘Vacant’ ft. Sainte [@lauzzajb] [@sainteYS]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/STILL-11-e1694535567315-1140x850.png)
It’s 2023 and long gone are the days where Artificial Intelligence , more commonly known as AI, is something we only associate with futuristic sci-fi fantasies. The technology has slowly but surely been creeping its way into the realm of creativity – wether it’s through music, photography or film. As with all new advances, it…
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![GUAP 34: Who is Araloyin Oshunremi? [@araloyino] [@topboynetflix]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/A-O-COVER-1-1080x850.jpg)
Born in Illinois, raised in Hackney, and of Yoruba Nigerian descent, Araloyin Oshunremi is an actor to watch after his lead performance in season three’s critically acclaimed British television series Top Boy. Top Boy first premiered in 2011, was revived by Netflix in 2019, and is now watched by millions across the globe. Following the lives…
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![GUAP 34: UNRAVELLING UNKNOWN T [@UNKNWNT9]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/RYO_9786-1140x850.jpg)
Unknown T on the odyssey of putting light into his darkness… Maybe you haven’t noticed; sometimes it’s easy to get swept up in the noise of the city. But growing between cracks in the concrete, across all the weather-beaten tower blocks of London, are flowers. Each morning, they bloom in silence – bright arrays of…
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![The Diaspora experience through poetry by Momtaza Mehri [@RuffneckRefugee]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2019_Freedom_of_Expression_Awards_46817713744_cropped-1140x850.jpg)
Momtaza Mehri is familiar with the poetry scene, yet her debut collection brings something unheard of Mehri, a Somali-British Poet, is also the Young People’s Poet Laureate for London. Her dual paths as a writer and political activist merge in her most recent work – ‘Bad Diaspora Poems.’ Mehri’s latest collection is rich both lyrically…
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Women across the Internet have long dreaded the sassy men apocalypse. Whether it is men using full stops during arguments, giving their partners the hard shoulder, or trying to have the last say with a comeback, women have flocked to our socials to lament. But, as always, the term’s repeated use sometimes revealed a more…