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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Nadine White

GUAP Gala founders on creating London’s answer to the Met Gala

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Two Black men who were inspired to create a London rival to the Met Gala to celebrate unsung heroes in creative industries have described the “courage” it took to “pull off” the event.

GUAP Gala was launched by Ibrahim Kamara and Jide Adetunji to recognise underrepresented figures across arts and culture sectors including both those who work behind-the-scenes and in front of the camera.

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