Augustine Miles Kelechi popularly known by his stage name Tekno, is a Nigerian Afrobeat artist, producer and a dancer. Continue reading
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Category Archives: Afro Beat
11/3/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Faces of Africa – Fela Kuti: The Father of Afrobeat (Part 1)
Faces of Africa brings you the story of Fela Kuti, one of Africa’s music legends, and his influence on art and politics through music. Continue reading
10/27/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: WizKid – Fever
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun known professionally as Wizkid.He started recording music at age 11 and managed to release a collaborative album with the Glorious Five, a group he and a couple of his church friends formed. In 2009, he signed a record deal with Banky W.’s record label Empire Mates Entertainment. Continue reading
10/14/18 O&A NYC 10 Most Popular African Dance Styles (2018)
Africa, the continent with rich and diverse cultures and traditions, and one of the more fun and vibrant traditions is dance. Dance has been one of many forms of expression, storytelling and enjoyment across the continent, and alongside traditional dances, so here are the 10 Most Popular African Dance Styles. Continue reading
10/1/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY INDEPENDENCE DAY TRIBUTE: Fela Kuti & Africa 70 – Pansa Pansa Berlin 1978
One of the few pro-shot concerts of legendary musician Fela Kuti with his band Africa 70, playing for the jazz festival in Berlin, 1978. Fela was a social activist and leader who fought for freedom and justice in Nigeria. He died in 1997. Continue reading
9/1/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH Walestylez: P-Square – Alingo
P-Square perform Alingo named after the Nigerian popular dance craze. Continue reading
8/25/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Shatta Wale – Ayoo
Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr is a Ghanian producer and reggae dance – hall artist. He is known by his stage name Shatta Wale. He is best known song is Dancehall King, which led to winning the Artiste of the Year at the 2014 edition of the Ghana Music Awards. Continue reading
