8/19/17 (REPOST) O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

268be96a7b5eaae56e46ec2dd527eaf4

Black-ish writer Damilare Sonoiki launched a sitcom called African Booty Scratcher. The hilarious show sheds light on a Nigerian family’s struggle to balance giving their son a better life with ensuring he maintains their traditional values and cultural identity. The series gives a sneak peek into a diverse and captivating universe that is a welcome addition to the TV landscape. Continue reading

9/20/17 (Repost) O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH Walestylez: Fela Kuti- Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense Live at Glastonbury Festival (1984)

Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti performing his hit Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense live at the 1984  Glastonbury Festival. Continue reading

8/5/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Mr Ibu- Wash and Wear

John Okafor (often called “Mr. Ibu”, after his most popular role) is a Nigerian  actor and comedian. Okafor is considered to be one of Nigeria’s most talented comic characters. His humorous acting is often characterised by a sharp disconnection from reality.  Continue reading

7/29/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Top 10 Nigerian Male Models

In the past African models optimized the industry’s exotic element; today they have moved into the fashion mainstream.   Continue reading

8/29/17 (Repost) O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: The A-Z Of African Dance Hall

The A-Z Of African Dance Hall: “Our continent is so huge and creative, many dances had to be left out to come up with something relevant and short (we did not want to challenge Pharell Williams on long videos! 🙂 This Is New Africa! Enjoy & share the revolution.”- The Dance HALL. 
Continue reading

7/15/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Azonto Dance In The USA

By Adewale Adekanbi

Azonto Dance originated in Ghana and was extremely popular from 2011 to 2013. Dancers from all over the world shared their experience and skills including here in the Unite States. This video showcases of some of the dancers in the USA. Continue reading

7/8/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Lil Kesh- Shoki

Lil Kesh, the Bariga based newly signed YBNL recording artist, has created quite a buzz with his new track titled, “Shoki.” The song features his ybnl crew, Olamide, Ehis, and Partoranking. Continue reading

5/6/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Gina Yashere Live at the Apollo

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

Nigerian born comedienne Gina Yashere bring an international flare live to London’s Hammersmith Apollo Theater.  Continue reading

4/29/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStyle: Dance Hall-The A-Z Of African Dance


The Dance Hall, an urban dance center in Senegal, put together a definitive a-z list of African dance moves. It includes everything from Azonto to Zoropoto.
Continue reading

4/22/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Sona Jobarteh- GAMBIA

Sona Jobarteh’s debut music video Gambia in celebration of the Golden Jubilee of Independence for the Gambia in 2015. Sona Jobarteh is the first female Kora virtuoso to come from a west African Griot family. Continue reading