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

5/2/20 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Davido – D & G ft. Summer Walker

A Good Time is Davido second studio album. It was released on November 22, 2019, through Davido Music Worldwide, RCA Records and Sony Music.The album features guest appearances from Chris Brown, Summer Walker, Gunna, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Dremo, Peruzzi, Popcaan, Zlatan, Yonda, Wurld and Naira Marley. Continue reading

9/17/19 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Tiwa Savage – “49-99”

Tiwatope Savage professionally known as Tiwa Savage, is a singer, songwriter and actress. Born in Lagos, Nigeria she relocated to London at the age of 11 to pursue a secondary education.Five years later she began her music career doing backup vocals for artists such as George Michael and Mary J.Blige. Continue reading

8/19/19 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jorja Smith – Be Honest ft. Burna Boy

 

Jorja Alice Smith  is an English pop artist from Walsall, West Midlands. She has released several singles since January 2016 and collaborated with other artists including BurnaBoy, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Kali Uchis and Stormzy. She released her extended play, Project 11 in November 2016. Continue reading

8/10/19 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: 2Face – African Queen

Innocent Ujah Idibia, known by his stage name 2Baba, is a Afro pop artist, singer, songwriter, producer and entrepreneur. Prior to July 2014, he went by the stage name 2face Idibia.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.  Continue reading

7/25/19 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: 2Baba – Amaka ft. Peruzzi

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 2faceHe 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

7/13/19 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Runtown- Emotions


Runtown, born Douglas Jack Agu in Enugu, is a 29 year old Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer of hip-hop, R&B, reggae, Afro Pop and rap genres. Continue reading

7/4/19 O&A NYC WHATS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND: JULY 4- JULY 7, 2019

July 4th is the start of a four day summer holiday weekend and New York is just getting warmed up. We will have a hot dog eating contest at Coney Island and a seafood boil festival in Brooklyn. Tap dance in Chelsea and Afropop in Central Park. Not to mention a jazz brunch in Harlem. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps, guaranteed to keep you Out and About.

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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