
Janelle Monáe Robinson is a singer, songwriter, rapper, producer, actress, and model. She is signed to her own imprint, Wondaland Arts Society, and Atlantic Records. Continue reading

Janelle Monáe Robinson is a singer, songwriter, rapper, producer, actress, and model. She is signed to her own imprint, Wondaland Arts Society, and Atlantic Records. Continue reading

A woman seeks reciprocity on her boyfriend who keeps forgetting to fill the ice cube trays. Too funny for everyone, but the boyfriend. Continue reading

Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola , professionally known as DJ Cuppy, is a Nigerian disc jockey and producer. She is the daughter of Nigerian businessman Femi Otedola. Continue reading
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Solo: Star Wars Story is a new trailer is filled with never before seen footage from the Ron Howard directed film, which follows the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy, Han Solo. Continue reading
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr
Belgian designer Raf Simon has revealed his first full eyewear collection from the American label. While he has previously designed one off sunglasses styles for Calvin Klein, this is his first full capsule and includes both sunglasses and optical options.
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Lloyd Knight, principal dancer with Martha Graham Dance Company, is in his zone. He joined the Graham Company in 2005 and was promoted to soloist in 2009. In 2014 hard work, diligence and appreciation for choreography Knight simply defines as, “art” was rewarded with a promotion to principal dancer. On Wednesday April 11th the Martha Graham Dance Company will begin a four performance New York City season at New York City Center. O&A NYC Editor in Chief Walter Rutledge sat down with Lloyd for what has become our annual pre-season chat. Continue reading
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Spring/Summer 2018, leather artisans Yuketen recently unveiled its latest collection of contemporary heritage footwear silhouettes. For the Spring/Summer 2018 collection, designer Yuki Matsuda experimented with a new series of supple cowhide textiles and various height crepe soles. Continue reading
Dancer, choreographer, educator and author Donald McKayle passed on April 7, 2018 at age 87. In honor of this dance icon O&A NYC posts his 1959 masterwork, Rainbow Round My Shoulder. Continue reading
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Nike Basketball has extended the celebration into an annual tradition paying homage to the five-time champion Kobe Bryant. This year, Nike will release the Zoom Kobe Protro 1 in a black/gold Mamba Day style that features the date printed on the right heel of the shoes. Continue reading


Two great artists perform excerpts from three works; Kenneth MacMillan’s Manon, Sir Frederick Ashton’s A Month In The Country and Act 3 Swan Lake. Continue reading