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2/3/24 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY ANYTHING GOES: Jeroboam Bozeman- The Philadanco Years (part 3)

By Walter Rutledge

Jeroboam Bozeman is a principal dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The 10 year veteran of the Ailey Company has distinguished himself not only as a more than capable technician and partner but as a dramatic performer of merit. Bozeman cut his performing chops with the Philadanco (Philadelphia Dance Company), one of his first professional regional dance commitments.  Continue reading

2/2/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: It Don’t Mean a Thing! Phyllis Hyman, Hinton Battle and Gregg Burge.

On March 1 1981, Sophisticated Ladies debuted on Broadway. The show run for 767 performances  and garnered two Tony Awards for Willi Kim for Best Costume and Hinton Battle for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical. It Don’t Mean a Thing! featuring the sultry Phyllis Hyman, Hinton Battle and Gregg Burge.  Continue reading

2/2/24 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION: Brooklyn Circus – Ouigi Theodore Interview

Founded in 2006 by graphic designer Ouigi Theodore, The Brooklyn Circus is more than just a small clothing store hidden in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. It’s a destination for open-minded forward thinkers that understand that style is another form of communication. Ouigi and his partners design and manufacture quality garments made in the USA. Continue reading

2/2/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Tyla – Truth or Dare

Truth or Dare is by South African Pop artist Tyla from her upcoming debut studio album Tyla. It was released on December 1, 2023 by Fax and Epic Records, alongside the songs Butterflies. Continue reading

2/2/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Eddie Murphy Makes His First Appearance | Carson Tonight Show

Relive the hilarious first appearance of Eddie Murphy on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Laugh along with Eddie’s jokes about modeling suits, family members named after cereal, and becoming the first black president. Continue reading

2/1/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: She Is In Love With The Mechanic | Mr Macaroni | Shank Comics | Pastor Remote | Motunde | Mummy Wa

Adebowale “Debo” Adedayo, known by his stage name Mr Macaroni, is a Nigerian actor, content creator and citizen activist. Continue reading

2/1/24 O&A NYC BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK THURSDAY : Cab Calloway- Minnie the Moocher

Minnie the Moocher is a jazz-scat song first recorded in 1931 by Cab Calloway and His Orchestra, selling over a million copies.”Minnie the Moocher” is most famous for its nonsensical ad libbed (“scat”) lyrics (for example, “Hi De Hi De Hi De Ho”). Continue reading

2/1/24 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ SPORTS REVIEW: Quadri Aruna vs Hugo Calderano | MS R16 | WTT Finals Men Doha 2023

Quadri Akinade Aruna is a professional Nigerian table tennis player. He is the first African player to be ranked top 10 in the world.  Continue reading

2/1/24 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ VIDEO GAME TRAILER: Silent Hill: The Short Message – Reveal Trailer | State of Play 2024

Konami delivered a pleasant surprise to fans in the form of releasing Silent Hill: The Short Message. The newest entry in the psychological horror franchise, the short game follows the story of Anita, who is called by a friend to an abandoned apartment complex on the outskirts of town. Continue reading

2/1/24 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW: RudduR Dance

By Walter Rutledge


RudduR Dance presented a three-day New York season January 25th through January 27th at the Chelsea Factory. Founder and choreographer Christopher Rudd continues to develop choreography that both entertaining and enlightening. The well curated seventy-five-minute concert presented three works and offered a retrospective into choreographer Rudd’s work and artistic evolution.  Continue reading