The 3rd edition of La Guinéolese was nothing short of spectacular, and at the heart of it all stood the ever-charismatic Marraine, Binta Shaw . Representing Sierra Leone and West Africa with elegance and pride, Binta captivated the audience the moment she stepped into the room. Draped in a magnificent embroidered orange Bazin boubou , she radiated confidence, cultural pride, and timeless grace. Her look was a true celebration of African artistry, every stitch reflecting the

It is with both deep sadness and immense gratitude that we remember Wabanko, a true legend of Congolese music and culture. His recent passing leaves a void not only in the hearts of those who knew him personally, but also across the Congolese diaspora and the wider cultural community that he inspired for over four decades. Wabanko was more than an artist; he was a cultural ambassador, a pioneer, and a man whose energy, joy, and love for life could light up any room. His prese

African cuisine has always been rich, diverse, and deeply rooted in tradition, yet for far too long, its story has been underrepresented on the global stage. Today, as the world embraces authenticity, heritage, and natural ingredients, African food is finally stepping into the spotlight it deserves. And brands like Olu Olu Foods are leading that transformation. A New Era for African Cuisine From Lagos to London, Accra to Atlanta, African food is inspiring kitchens, restauran

Image © 2025 La Guineolese. Born in the streets of Brazzaville and Kinshasa in the late 20th century, La Sape —short for Société des...

On Saturday, November 2, 2024, the vibrant community of East London came alive as Walthamstow hosted the much-anticipated La Guinéolese...

Step into the mesmerizing world of cinema with our latest blog post, where we shine a spotlight on five exceptional movie classics that...

1. Mbilia Bel - Phénomene To kick off La Guinéolese’s Women’s Day playlist, we are going to start off with a country that has Rhumba at...

Last year 2023, in the due celebrations of the Islamic period, La Guineolese hosted a Bring a board concept…but in a Bazin edition for...

Now we all know that when it comes to Sapologie there are rules and allures that must be followed to be considered and rule as the best...

King Today, King Forever! La Guineolese Gala 2023 was graced with the honorary presence of King Jeffrey Samba also publicly known as...

The Democratic Republic of Congo (Fimbu) played against Guinea (Gbin Gbin So) on Friday, February 2, through the quarterfinals of the...

Ka wa Bazin san an nale (SEYA)… WERE WERE Bazin san na le… Which translates from the beautiful Bambara language spoken in Mali “I’ll go...

On Saturday, December 9th, La Guinéolese hosted a grand, electrifying, and thrilling gala of beautiful people in a prestigious venue...