4/11/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Patoranking ft. Buju Banton – African Soldier

African Soldier is a reggae single by Nigerian Afro Reggae artist Patoranking, featuring legendary Jamaican Reggae artist Buju Banton. Released on March 11, 2026, the track serves as the second single from Patoranking’s upcoming fifth studio album. Continue reading

3/28/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Angélique Kidjo, Ayra Starr – Aye Kan (Are You Coming Back?)

Aye Kan (Are You Coming Back?) is a collaborative single by legendary Beninese artist Angélique Kidjo and Nigerian AfroPop star Ayra Starr, released on March 27, 2026. Continue reading

3/10/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Ronald K. Brown/Evidence

By Walter Rutledge

Ronald K. Brown/Evidence presented their New York City season at the Joyce Theater February 24 through March 1, 2026. The company offered two programs, a total of eight works spanning the years 2006 through 2017. The production experienced some snow drama with the cancellation of the February 24 performance and the addition of an evening show on Sunday March 1st. The six-day, seven performance season paid tribute to Ibiwunmi Omotayo Olaiya and Toni Pierce-Sands.  Continue reading

2/28/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Fela – Lady – Grammy 2026 Tribute

At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in 2026, Afrobeat pioneer Feli Kuti was posthumously honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to receive this prestigious recognition. Fela Kuti was recognized nearly 30 years after his death for his role as the Father of Afrobeat and his use of music as a weapon against political oppression. The award was presented on January 31, 2026, the night before the main telecast, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles.

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2/14/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Omah Lay – Don’t Love Me

Don’t Love Me is a single by Nigerian Afrobeats star Omah Lay. It serves as the second single from his highly anticipated sophomore album, Clarity of Mind. Continue reading

1/17/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Rybeena & Joeboy – Adunni

Adunni is a collaborative Afro-Pop single by Afrobeat artists Rybeena and Joeboy, officially released on September 11, 2025. The track was later included as a featured song on Rybeena’s project titled Mr. Bee. Continue reading

1/3/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Bella Shmurda ft. Seyi Vibez – Bounce

Bounce is a collaborative Afrobeats single by Nigerian artists Bella Shmurda and Seyi Vibez, released as part of Bella Shmurda’s 2026 album, Sanity. Continue reading

12/30/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Seyi Vibez, French Montana – Pressure

Pressure by Seyi Vibez featuring French Montana was released on December 26, 2025. Directed by Spiff TV, known for his work with artists like Drake and Bad Bunny.The track is featured on Seyi Vibez’s album FUJI MOTO, released under NSNV INC / EMPIRE. Continue reading

12/27/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WALESTYLEZ: Adekunle Gold – My Love Is The Same

My Love Is The Same is by Afrobeat artist Adekunle Gold, released as the sixth song on his 2025 studio album, Fuji. Continue reading

12/22/25 O&A NYC HOLIDAY SONG OF THE DAY: Everybody Loves Christmas Song ft. Dbanj, Falz and Everybody Loves Jenifa Crew

Everybody Loves Christmas is the  soundtrack for the 2024 Nollywood Film Everybody Loves Jenifa, produced and directed by Funke Akindele. Released in late 2024, the song is a festive collaboration featuring iconic Nigerian artists and the movie’s ensemble cast. Continue reading