2/19/22 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Diamond Platnumz – Gidi

Nasibu Abdul Juma Issack popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, is a Tanzanian Bongo Flava recording artist, dancer, philanthropist and a businessman of Ha heritage. He was born and raised in Tandale, Dar es Salaam. Continue reading

2/18/22 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Dressing like Millionaires in Poverty – The Dandies of Congo 2022

Welcome to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. There is movement called The Society of Ambience Makers, Elegant People also known as Sapology. It’s members obsess over style, spending a fortune on premium brands, in a city that’s one of the poorest on the planet. Welcome to the world of the Congo Dandies.

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1/26/22 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: LAMB Cypher 3.0 – The Last Cypher Loose Kaynon, A-Q, M.I Abaga & Blaqbonez

The Last Cypher by Loose Kaynon, A-Q, M.I Abaga and Blaqbonez. Continue reading

1/22/22 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Fireboy DML & Ed Sheeran – Peru

Nigerian artist Fireboy DML taps Grammy winning Pop artist and songwriter Ed Sheeran for the ultimate collaboration on a new version of Peru.Originally released in July, via YBNL Nation / EMPIRE. Continue reading

1/10/22 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Burna Boy Ft. Wizkid – Ballon D’or

Grammy award-winning sensations Burna Boy and Wizkid have yet again created a monster masterpiece in the African Giant’s new song Ballon D’Or. Produced by Nigerian British producer P2j, this track is inspired by one of the most prestigious trophies given to professional soccer players — Ballon D’Or whose recipient is regarded as the best male football player in the world. Continue reading

11/22/21 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: South African Folk Dances- Zulu music, Domba, Volo, Ingoma boys, Ingoma girls, Indlamu & Mzansi

Various interpretations of folk dances from South Africa. Performed by the Ama-Zebra Folk Dance Ensemble, which is based in Kwa Mashu, South Africa. Continue reading

10/27/21 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Tems – Crazy Tings

Temilade Openiyi  better known by her stage name Tems is an Afrobeat artist and record producer.In May 2021, Tems was ranked number 1 on the Billboard Next Big Sound chart and number 5 on the Billboard Emerging Artist chart in September 2021, Tems was signed to RCA Records and announced as Apple Music Up Next aristocrat’s of the  month. Continue reading

10/8/21 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ:Omah Lay – Understand

Stanley Omah Didia better known as Omah Lay, is a Afrobeat artist. He released his self-produced debut single Do Not Disturb in April 2019.He won the Next Award at the 2020 Headies Awards. Continue reading

10/1/21 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ SPECIAL:Runtown – If E Happen For Lagos

Runtown is from Enugu but grew up partly in Abuja and Lagos, where he finished his primary education. After the death of his father, he moved to Abuja with his mother who was working in the Ministry of Health. Continue reading

8/14/21 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH AFRICA:Wizkid Essence ft Justin Bieber, Tems Remix

The original track Essence appears on Wizkid’s 2020 album Made In Lagos. The Justin Bieber remix is one of four new songs confirmed to appear on a deluxe edition of the album, due for release via Columbia Records on August 27. Continue reading