Guvna B

Guvna B is a triple MOBO Award-winning rapper, author, and broadcaster, widely recognised as one of the most important and uplifting voices in British rap. Known for his blend of inspiring lyricism and cultural commentary, he achieved his biggest milestone in 2023 when his album The Village is On Fire debuted at number one on the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Charts. With ten albums, two books and countless media appearances, Guvna B has built a career that bridges music, literature, and broadcasting, earning him a respected place in British culture.

Born in East London, Guvna’s upbringing in a Ghanaian household shaped his perspective and faith, fuelling his determination to inspire young people from similar backgrounds. He has often spoken about how witnessing hardship and negative influences around him encouraged him to carve a different path, using his voice to uplift others. He later graduated from the University of Hertfordshire with a degree in business and journalism, which gave him a strong foundation for his ventures in writing and media.

Guvna’s career achievements are extensive. He has released ten albums, authored two books including the Amazon bestseller ‘Unspoken: Toxic Masculinity and How I Faced the Man Within the Man,’ and won three Urban Music Awards in addition to his three MOBO Awards. In 2012, he was named one of the UK’s Top 10 Black Students by Rare Rising Stars, and the following year his album ‘Odd1Out’ became the first rap album to top the Official Christian and Gospel Charts. His influence has extended to broadcasting, presenting documentaries such as BBC World Service’s Gospel Meets Hip-Hop, contributing to BBC Radio 2’s The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, and appearing as a football pundit on Sky Sports News’ Good Morning Transfers. In 2022, his West Ham anthem ‘Massive’ topped the Apple Music Charts, with all proceeds donated to Isla’s Fight charity.

People book Guvna B because his story is powerful, his delivery is charismatic, and his topics speak to urgent issues of today. He covers music, parenting, travel and cuisine, youth, community, football, and mental health, weaving personal experiences with cultural insight. His journey from London council estates to becoming a best-selling author and chart-topping rapper inspires audiences to think differently about resilience, creativity, and purpose.