OUR TOWN: The Film Capturing a West African Movement on Wheels and Waves
Some stories don’t arrive through words. They show up in motion—on boards, in waves, and in the spaces young people carve out for themselves. OUR TOWN is one of them. Directed by Lounseny Soumah, the 35-minute documentary premiered yesterday at MK2 Bibliothèque in Paris. It follows Skate Tour GH, a 2022 road trip that brought […]
Africa Day 2025: The Legacy and Future of African Unity
Every May 25th, the African continent unites to commemorate Africa Day—a celebration of independence and a long and complex journey toward unity and sovereignty. At its heart lies the African Union (AU), a continental body born from the vision of a self-determined Africa, free from colonial dominance, economic subjugation, and foreign political interference. Understanding the […]
Threads of Influence VI: The 2025 Met Gala Host Committee – Tailored Bold
The 2025 Met Gala’s “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” celebrates Black dandyism—a legacy of elegance, resistance, and identity that Guzangs has traced across centuries in its Threads of Influence series. From pre-colonial African regalia to modern-day suits steeped in story, this theme lands squarely in our archive. Beyond co-chairs Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell […]
Threads of Influence V: Met Gala Co-Chairs in Focus
The 2025 Met Gala isn’t just a red carpet — it’s a cultural reckoning. With the Costume Institute’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” this year’s gala centers the sartorial legacy of Black men across the diaspora: from Harlem dapper to Savile Row rebels, Zoot suits to modern minimalism. It’s about how Black style — rooted […]
Homecoming Festival 2025: Lagos Culture on Full Display
Over the past eight years, Homecoming has established itself as a cultural convergence point that redefines youth identity across the continent and its diaspora. Founded by cultural curator Grace Ladoja in 2017, the annual multi-day event returns each year to Lagos in grand style. It seamlessly blends music, fashion, sport, and art—creating a hybrid space […]
The Resurgence of African Menswear Global Dialogue
In Kumasi’s Bonwire, loomers weave kente into vests that hum with royal lineage. In Cape Town’s ateliers, Xhosa-inspired capes ripple, their beads chanting warrior tales. From Lagos to Addis Ababa, African menswear is shredding colonial threads—stiff suits, muted ties—and stitching a vibrant, homegrown identity. Mudcloth jackets pulse with Mali’s ancient glyphs; ankara blazers blaze with […]
Novo Atlantico by Tansi Makele: A Cinematic Exploration of Afro-Diasporic Identity and Resistance
This is the exclusive premiere of Novo Atlantico—a striking new film by Franco-Congolese filmmaker Tansi Makele that reimagines resilience across the Atlantic. Tansi Makele is a name you’ll want to remember. This Franco-Congolese filmmaker, raised in the suburbs of Paris, has a gift for turning everyday moments into cinematic gold. As a kid, he was […]
A Night of Next-Generation Fashion: Inside the 2025 LVMH Prize Semi-Finalists’ Showroom
Paris, March 5, 2025 – The grand halls of the LVMH headquarters buzzed with anticipation as the fashion elite gathered for the LVMH Prize Semi-Finalists’ Showroom Cocktail Dinner. This prestigious event showcased the innovative visions of 20 semi-finalists, each vying for the coveted prize that propels emerging designers into the global spotlight. Among the attendees […]
Detty December: Celebrating the Vibrant Cultures and Economic Ties of Lagos and Accra
Every December, the cities of Lagos and Accra in West Africa transform into epicenters of celebration, culture, and community. What has come to be known as “Detty December” is more than just a series of end-of-year parties; it’s a cultural phenomenon that has significant implications for both the economy and societal fabric of these vibrant […]
A Celebration of African Fashion: The Marist College Panel on ‘Alternative Realities’
Sept 11, 2024 – Guzangs was honored to be hosted at Marist College’s River Rooms for a dynamic panel discussion titled Alternative Realities: Modern and Contemporary African Fashion, a View from the Continent. The Marist Student Center with breathtaking views of the Hudson River, provided a perfect intimate backdrop for an evening of insightful […]