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11/8/25 O&A NYC BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: A Video Of The Herb Ritts Supermodel Photography Exhibition

By Walter Rutledge

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In the spring of 2014 The Edwynn Houk Gallery,745 Fifth Avenue, presented an exhibition of rare, vintage photographs by celebrated American photographer Herb Ritts. The exhibition focused exclusively on the five models in his iconic work, Stephanie, Cindy, Christy, Tatjana, Naomi, Hollywood, 1989. O&A NYC shares images from the exhibition that capture the supermodel era of the 80’s and early 90’s. Continue reading

11/7/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: An Ancestor Wants to Marry My Daughter – Mr Macaroni

An Ancestor Wants to Marry My Daughter is a comedy skit series by Nigerian comedian Mr Macaroni. The skits feature veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie playing an elder who seeks to marry Mr Macaroni’s fictional daughter, Motunde (played by a female cast member whose name is also Motunde). Another character named Otunba also appears in some of the episodes. Continue reading

11/7/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY SPECIAL: Honoring Fela Kuti Through Music, Movement & Style – Lagos Fashion Week 2025

Tribute to Fela is a celebration of the legendary Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the pioneer of Afrobeat whose music, activism and sense of identity reshaped African sound and culture forever.
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11/7/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION SHOW: Pettre Taylor Redefining Contemporary African Fashion – Lagos Fashion Week 2025

At Lagos Fashion Week 2025, Pettre Taylor unveiled a collection that celebrated refined craftsmanship, clean silhouettes, and unmistakable elegance. Each piece reflected the designer’s mastery of minimalist sophistication, blending contemporary structure with a quiet power that spoke volumes. Continue reading

11/6/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ MOVIE TRAILER: Michael (2026) – Official Trailer

A teaser trailer for Michael, the film about the musician’s rise debuted on Thursday and gave the first glimpse of his real life nephew, Jaafar Jackson, portraying his late uncle.In the trailer, the younger Jackson is seen portraying some of Michael Jackson’s most iconic moments, including his famous Moonwalk dance and the Thriller music video. Continue reading

11/6/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Musiq – Just Friends (Sunny)

Just Friends (Sunny) is the first single from Musiq Soulchild’s debut album Aijuswanaseing.It was released in 2000 as a single. The song was written for and also included on the soundtrack to the film Nutty Professor II: The Klumps. Continue reading

11/6/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Key & Peele – A Racist Country Music Sing-A-Long

When your black neighbor was raised in Perkerwood County, Texas we know these country bops wouldn’t got down well in the hood. Continue reading

11/5/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Zilla Madness 6 – Krow vs Gee

Zilla Madness is back! With High Level Street Dancers entering the danger zone, going head to head putting there careers on the line to maintain bragging rights. Krow showed his opponent (Gee) that Bonebreaking is not just dance its also a form of Art. Continue reading

11/5/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Dave East, Big Sean and Bun B – Man In The Mirror

Man In The Mirror is by Hip Hop trio Dave East, Big Sean and Bun B was released around October 31,2025.The video was directed and edited by Watch The Screen 777, and the track was produced by High Honors Music

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