6/5/18 O&A NYC AFROBEAT WEEK SONG OF THE DAY: Starboy – Soco ft. Terri X Spotless X Ceeza Milli X Wiz Kid

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun is known by his stage name Wizkid.  A talented singer and songwriter in his own form.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. Continue reading

6/3/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Beyoncé Formation (Afrobeat Remix)

AfroBeat remix of Beyoncé’s Formation created by DJ Puto X, choreography by Kara Jenelle with videography by Q Burdette, Dancers: Nirine Brown, Anisha Gibbs, Lindiwe Rose, and Kash Sharif! Continue reading

6/2/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Davido – FIA

David Adedeji Adeleke better known by his stage name Davido is a Nigerian artist, songwriter and record producer. His 2011 single Dami Duro was well-received throughout Nigeria. Along with his elder brother Adewale Adeleke, Davido is the co-owner of HKN Music. Continue reading

5/5/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez- DANCE: Top 10 Countries in Africa with the Best Dancers in 2018

By Adewale Adekanbi

Africa’s diversity is reflected in the dances. The dances in West Africa are quite different from what you’d find in East Africa or North Africa. For example, in a lot of West African dances, bending the waist is a common feature. In Ethiopia, there’s a dance that involves vibrating the neck and shoulders. In the savannah of East Africa, a lot of the traditional dances involve jumping with a straight, stiff back. Continue reading

4/15/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: African vs Jamaican dancing compilation 2017


The dance off between continents Africans vs North American’s Jamaicans- who’s better- you decide! Continue reading

3/17/18 O&A NYC GOINNG BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Yemi Alade – Bum Bum

Yemi Eberechi Alade is a Nigerian Afro-pop artist. She gained prominence after winning the Peak Talent Show in 2009, and is best known for her hit single Johnny. Continue reading

2/27/18 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Olamide – Science Student (Official Video)

 Nigerian hip hop recording artist Olamide has released a new video for his Science Student single. The song ushered in a new trend called the Shaku Shaku dance/sound. Continue reading

2/24/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ PT.2: WizKid – Manya

Wizkid and MUT4Y of Legendurybeatz drop the visuals to the fast rising smash MANYA which is a first solo project for MUT4Y as a DJ/Producer. The video was shot by Director Q at the popular NEW AFRIKAN SHRINE with many special guest appearances. The song is Produced by Killertunes. Continue reading

2/10/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: How To Dance Like An African

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

How To Dance Like An African displays popular dances from across the African continent. Dances includes Pantsula (South Africa), Kuduro (Angola), Stonkana (Botswana), Borrowdale (Zimbabwe), Gumboot (South Africa and Swaziland), Azonto (Ghana), Chimwemwe (Zambia) and many more. Continue reading

12/16/17 O&A NYC BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Cardi B “Bodak Yellow” Afrobeat Remix

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

NYC based DJ Boston Cherry drops a fresh Afro-Cuban vibe to remix Cardi B’s Bodak Yellow for the Manifesto NYC festival High Power. Chery mixes things up using the sinister instrumental, she adds a creative flare of afrobeat conga drums and salsa giving Cardi B more fire to her lyrics. Continue reading