Innocent Ujah Idibia is known by his stage name 2Baba is singer, songwriter, record producer and entrepreneur. Prior to July 2014, he went by the stage name 2face. He is one of the most decorated and successful Afro-Pop artists in Africa, and is also one of the most bankable artists in Africa. 2Baba is actually in NewYork as we relate to his music today. Continue reading
Category Archives: Afro Beat
5/21/19 O&A NYC WHATS HAPPENING THIS WEEK: May 20- May 27, 2019
It’s here! Memorial Day weekend- the official start of summer. We have an African-diaspora cultural festival in Brooklyn, and Afrobeats in Midtown. A genie grants big screen wishes and Love In Bloom on Staten Island. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps, guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading
5/13/19 O&A NYC WHATS HAPPENING THIS WEEK: May 13- 20, 2019
Its mid- May great walking weather. The dark heavy jackets have been replaced by light sweaters and floral prints as New Yorkers stroll down bustling streets in the world’s cultural Mecca. Art and dance are everywhere from Midtown to Brooklyn; we have Latin jazz in Harlem and Shakespeare and the Temptations are both on Broadway. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps, guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading
4/30/19 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Yemi Alade Ft. Rick Ross – Oh My Gosh
Yemi Alade, Rick Ross Oh My Gosh. Yemi Alade has finally released her single OH My Gosh the remix features Maybach Music chief Rick Ross who probably made the song a better one. Continue reading
4/20/19 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Teknomiles – Duro
Augustine Miles Kelechi popularly known by his stage name Tekno is a Afrobeat artist, producer, performer and dancer. 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
3/21/19 O&A NYC WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK: March 20- March 24, 2019
Spring has finally arrived! Soon the flowers will be in bloom and love will be in the air. And if you love the arts you will find dance from Da Bronx to the Chelsea, music in Brooklyn and at Radio City Music Hall, karaoke night in Garden City and explore Asian culture and art throughout the city. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps, guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading
3/9/19 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Burna Boy – Dangote
Burna Boy is a Nigerian Afro-fusion artist.He rose to prominence in 2012 after releasing the lead single Like to Party from his debut studio album L.I.F.E 2013. Continue reading
2/19/19 O&A NYC WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK: Art, Dance, Film, Music, Theatre… And More
It’s school winter break and the kids are home! Don’t worry! There are things for everyone. We have dance from Lincoln Center to Chinatown. Art on Museum Mile; and music from Harlem to Brooklyn. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps, guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading
1/9/19 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Kwesi Arthur – Grind Day Remix ft. Sarkodie & Medikal X (Bigg Homie Flee)
Emmanuel Kwesi Danso Arthur Junior known by the stage name Kwesi Arthur is a Ghanaian Hip Hop artist from Tema,Benin. Continue reading