What You Need is a song by Nigerian Afro Pop Tems, released on June 3, 2026 via RCA Records. The song was written and produced by Tems alongside frequent collaborator GuiltyBeatz. Continue reading
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Category: Afrobeat
6/2/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, MAVO – Energy
Energy is a vibrant Afrobeats single by the Queen of Afrobeats Tiwa Savage, featuring a multi-generational collaboration with veteran music icon Wande Coal and rising star Mavo. Continue reading
5/25/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Wale, Teni, Seyi Vibez – YSF
YSF (which stands for “You’re So Fine“) is an Afrobeats track by Nigerian-American Hip Hop artist Wale, featuring Nigerian Afrobeats artists Teni and Seyi Vibez. The song was released on May 22,2026, under Def Jam Recordings as part of Wale’s album, titled Everything Is A Lot. Continue reading
5/23/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Wizkid, Asake – Turbulence
Turbulence is the hit collaborative single by Nigerian Afrobeats superstars Wizkid and Asake, released on January 23, 2026. It serves as the opening track for their highly anticipated joint EP titled REAL,Vol. 1. Continue reading
5/2/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Johnny Drille, Arya Starr, Young Jonn – Colorado
Colorado is a collaborative single by Nigerian artists Johnny Drille, Ayra Starr, and Young Jonn, released on April 10, 2026. The track is a blend of Nigerian R&B and Afro Pop, released under the Mavin Records Label. Continue reading
4/25/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Fido, Zlatan, ODUMODUBLVCK – Dance For Jesus
Dance For Jesus is a high-energy collaborative single by Afrobeats artists Fido, Zlatan and ODUMODUBLVCK, released on April 9, 2026. The track blends Nigerian Street Music with Afrobeats, celebrating faith through upbeat rhythms and infectious dance energy. Continue reading
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.
