2/13/24 O&A NYC VALENTINE’S SONG OF THE DAY: Bob Marley – No Woman, No Cry (Official Video)

One of Bob Marley’s most enduring songs, “No Woman No Cry” is a call to a woman in his life to be positive and not to worry about the bad times originally from the 1974 album Natty Dread.   Continue reading

11/11/23 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Davido – Unavailable Sean Paul and DING DONG Remix – ft. Musa Keys

Nigerian music mogul, singer, songwriter, Afrobeat maestro and Grammy Award winner Davido releases a vibrant visual for his smash track Unavailable with Sean Paul and Ding Dong remix. Continue reading

2/24/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Popcaan ft. Burna Boy – Aboboyaa

Aboboyaa is the anticipated song recorded by Reggae artist Popcaan which features a voice from the Afrobeat artist Burna Boy. It was recorded and put in for entertainment in 2023 and has started making a trend internationally. 

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10/31/20 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Blaq Jerzee,Wizkid – Arizona

SJW Entertainment presents the official visuals for Arizona from its newly signed artist Blaq Jerzee featuring StarBoy WizKid. Video directed by Nelsonegh. Continue reading

8/24/20 O&A NYC DANCE… AND MORE: Peace One Love- Bringing Brooklyn Together

By Walter Rutledge

Dance has always been a catalyst for change. In 1936 Martha Graham created her masterwork Chronicles as a weapon against the rising menace of fascism in Germany. In 1959 Donald McKayle’s Rainbow Round My Shoulder evoked the hopelessness and inequality of Black men on a southern prison chain gang. On Saturday August 29 Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet Dance Theatre of Brooklyn (also known as Creative Outlet or just C.O.) will also use the power of dance to heal a community with Peace One Love, an afternoon of the arts celebrating the spirit of the now internationally recognized Black Lives Matter movement.   Continue reading

7/31/20 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Beyoncé, Shatta Wale, Major Lazer – Already

Beyoncé and Major Lazer teamed up with Ghanian afrobeat artist Shatta Wale on a sensual mood. Already released as part of The Lion King: The Gift collection of songs from and inspired by Disney’s latest live action movie remake.  Continue reading

1/25/20 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Burna Boy – Secret feat. Jeremih & Serani

African Giant is the fourth study album by Afrobeat artist Burna Boy. It was released on July 26, 2019, by Spaceship Entertainment, Bad Habit, Atlantic Records and Warner Music.The album is a mixture of Afro-fusion, Afrobeat, Dancehall and Pop. Continue reading

7/29/19 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Choreographer and Dancer Nneka Irobunda performs Adekunle Gold- Kelegbe Megbe |

Nneka Irobunda, Nigerian choreographer and dancer, based in New York City, began training in heels with movement director Danielle Polano, seen in Step Up 2: The Streets. Continue reading

5/30/19 O&A NYC WHATS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND: May 30th through June 3, 2019

The weather is warming as the days are getting longer this gives New Yorkers are time to be out and about. We have a tribute to an R&B legend at the legendary Apollo Theater, a first Saturday celebration in Brooklyn and seniors dancing in Harlem. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps, guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading

4/7/19 O&A NYC WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK: April 7 through April 14, 2019

Its beginning to feel a lot like springtime, and New Yorkers are out and about!  And this week we have a new film about the Queen of Soul and a Fosse muse on Broadway. America’s mother of modern dance turns 93 in Chelsea and Arthur Mitchell’s dream turns 50. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps, guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading