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2/24/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ SPORTS REVIEW: NewYork Knicks vs Boston Celtics – Full Game Highlights

The Celtics defeated the Knicks, 118-105 tonight in Boston. Jayson Tatum contributed a team-high 25 points to go with 10 rebounds 9 assists, with Jaylen Brown of the Celtics adding an additional 24 points  and 8 rebounds in the game. Karl-Anthony Towns finished with a team-high 24 points along with 18 rebounds for the Knicks in the losing effort. Continue reading

2/24/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: History Lessons – Chappelle’s Show

Chappelle’s Show made history come alive. Dave Chappelle takes us on a journey introducing the comical side of Black History Month. Continue reading

2/24/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Black Boys Dance Too – Short Film

Based on book series Black Boys Dance Too: Darnell Enters A Talent Show. In Black Boys Dance Too, 9-year-old Darnell faces the stigma surrounding dance as a girl’s only activity within his community. Continue reading

2/23/25 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW: Camille A. Brown and Dancers

By Walter Rutledge

Camille A. Brown and Dancers presented an all too short New York season Wednesday February 5th thru Sunday February 9th at the Joyce Theater. The sold-out five-day seven performance run presented I AM the third installment in her Black Joy trilogy. As the curtain rose, and as the evening proceeded it became clear Brown has saved the best for last. Continue reading

2/22/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Willy Paul x Bahati – Keki

Wilson Abubakar Radido professionally known as Willy Paul is a Kenyan artist and songwriter from Nairobi. He is the chief executive officer and founder of Saldido International Entertainment. Continue reading

2/21/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: 15 Minutes Celebrating Black History Month – Netflix Is A Joke

This February, celebrate Black History Month with jokes from Michael Che, Dave Chappelle, Nicole Beyer, Ms. Pat, Earthquake, Kountry Wayne, Katt Williams, Trevor Noah, and Mo’Nique. Continue reading

2/21/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ SPORTS REVIEW: Chicago Bulls vs NewYork Knicks | Full Game Highlights

Chicago Bulls versus NewYork Knicks: The Knicks defeated the Bulls, 113-111 tonight in New York. Karl-Anthony Towns finished with a team-high 32 points along with 18 rebounds and 2 steals for the Knicks, while Miles McBride tallied 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 three pointers in the game. Continue reading

2/21/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Sister Nancy – Bam Bam

Bam Bam is a Jamaican Dancehall song by artist Sister Nancy. The song’s chorus was inspired by the 1966 song of the same name, by The Maytals and Byron Lee and The Dragonaires. Continue reading

2/19/25 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty of Felony Assault With Gun

A jury has reached a verdict in the assault trial of rapper A$AP Rocky after deliberating for about three hours Tuesday following three weeks of testimony. Hip Hop artist A$AP Rocky is charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm in a 2021 incident involving a former friend, Terell Ephron. The rapper has pleaded not guilty. Continue reading

2/19/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Marie Poppins vs Ivvy [top 8] – Red Bull Dance Your Style

Marie Poppin versus Ivvy (Brooklyn Native) at Red Bull Dance Your Style in Miami 2021. Battling it out on center stage and sharing their style with the entire dance community in Miami,Florida.  Continue reading