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.

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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