6/8/18 O&A NYC GRILLING FOR THE WEEKEND: Grilled Thai Chili Garlic Shrimp With Grilled Bok Choy Salad

Grilled Thai Chili Garlic Shrimp With Grilled Bok Choy Salad is a favor filled yet light summer grilling experience. It also an easy, quick appetizer or entree for any outdoor occasion.  Continue reading

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

6/5/18 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: The Kanneh-Masons: The Family That Plays Together

The Kanneh-Masons family are rock stars in the classical world: Seven British brothers and sisters, ages 8 to 21, whose musical talents shine from TV competitions to a royal wedding. Lee Cowan interviews the Kanneh-Masons: Isata, Braimah, Sheku, Konya, Jeneba, Aminata, and Mariatu. Continue reading

5/30/18 O&A NYC FOOD/BRUNCH: Seafood Stuffed Avocados

Seafood Stuffed Avocados- Halved avocados filled with shrimp, crab, and tomato and then drizzled with sriracha and avocado cream on top. If you Love Seafood, you will Love this recipe!! Continue reading

5/30/18 O&A NYC DANCE: Pascal Rioult- The Craft of Choreography

By Walter Rutledge

RIOULT Dance NY begins the New York City season on Wednesday, May 30 thru Sunday, June 2 at the Joyce Theater (175 Eighth Avenue, at 19th Street, NYC). The company will present Written for Dance an evening by founder/choreographer Pascal Rioult that celebrates the historic connection and collaborative power of the choreographer and composer. Written for Dance is inspired by the music of Russian composers representing three distinct musical periods – the romantic, the neo-classic, and the contemporary. Continue reading

5/29/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin – I Like It

I Like It by American rapper Cardi B for her first studio album Invasion Of Privacy (2018), with Puerto Rican recording artist Bad Bunny and Colombian singer J Balvin. It was released on May 25, 2018 as the fourth single from her debut studio album. Continue reading

5/28/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SPORTS MEETS FASHION: Nike’s Nigerian World Cup Jersey Breaks Pre-Order Records

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

2018 FIFA World Cup kicking off in Russia next month, fans everywhere are stocking up on their favorite football club’s jerseys to celebrate the grand tournament.Nigeria seems to leading the game when it comes to the most popular jersey. Continue reading

5/23/18 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Eddie Murphy Goes All The Way In On Bill Cosby!


Eddie Murphy recently received the Mark Twain Award and during his speech Murphy comes goes in on Bill Cosby. The jaw dropping routine is classic Eddie Murphy-  just as amazing as one would hope. Murphy needs to gives us a new stand up special! Continue reading

5/20/18 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Charlie Wilson- I’m Blessed ( Showtime At The Apollo)

Charlie Wilson performs his song “I’m Blessed” featuring T.I live at the Apollo Theater. Continue reading

5/17/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Sir Mix-a-Lot- Baby Got Back

Baby Got Back“, also known as “I Like Big Butts“, the hit song written and recorded by rapper Sir Mix-a-Lot from his album Mack Daddy.  The song samples the 1986 Detroit techno single “Technicolor” by  Channel One. Continue reading