11/18/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: WizKid – Sweet Love

WizKid a wonderful Nigerian Afrobeat artist started his music career at age 11, releasing a seven track collaborative album with Glorious Five entitled Lil Prinz.WizKid took the Nigerian music industry by a storm when he collaborated with NaetoC, Okechukwu, M.I and Kel. He signed a record deal with Empire Mates Entertainment in 2009. Continue reading

11/11/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Tiwa Savage Ft. Wizkid & Spellz – Malo

Tiwa Savage ft. Wizkid & Spellz – Malo. Seemingly a standout amongst the most foreseen music recordings of the year. After every one of the prods and bits Mavin Records first woman doles out the official music video to her raving success single. The video was shot at the African Shrine by Meji Alabi. Continue reading

10/28/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Top 10 Best Traditional African Dances

African traditional Dances refers mainly to the dances performed by the cultural communities found in continent. Communities use these dances to teach, to socialize, ceremonies and for celebrating festivals and moaning funerals while Some dances are exclusively used for spiritual or religious practices. Continue reading

10/21/17 O&A NYC BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez (ENCORE EXTRA): Hell or High Water (Short Film)

Hell or High Water had many firsts. It was the first Nigerian LGBT film to be premiered in Nigerian cinemas, it was the first to have two mainstream actors as its co-leads, it was the first to challenge conventional stereotypes. Made in association with Nigerian LGBT rights group TIERS Nigeria broke real glass ceilings in Nollywood. Continue reading

10/21/17 O&A NYC Back To Africa With WaleStylez Diamond Platnumz – Marry You ft. Ne-Yo

Diamond Platnumz is a Tanzanian Bongo Flava recording artist and dancer from Tanzania. He is best known for his hit song Number One which he featured Nigerian artist Davido. Diamond has won numerous awards at Channel O and the HiPipo Music Awards. He performed at the Big Brother Africa 7 eviction show in May 2012. Continue reading

9/2/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH Waletylez: Ajebutter22- Ghana Bounce

Ghana Bounce, Ajebutter22 his newest single of the album What Happens In Lagos following the success of his last single Bad Gang his new album, a blend of urban and native style, captures the growing alternative sectors of the Nigerian music scene. Continue reading

8/19/17 (REPOST) O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

268be96a7b5eaae56e46ec2dd527eaf4

Black-ish writer Damilare Sonoiki launched a sitcom called African Booty Scratcher. The hilarious show sheds light on a Nigerian family’s struggle to balance giving their son a better life with ensuring he maintains their traditional values and cultural identity. The series gives a sneak peek into a diverse and captivating universe that is a welcome addition to the TV landscape. Continue reading

9/20/17 (Repost) O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH Walestylez: Fela Kuti- Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense Live at Glastonbury Festival (1984)

Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti performing his hit Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense live at the 1984  Glastonbury Festival. Continue reading

8/5/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Mr Ibu- Wash and Wear

John Okafor (often called “Mr. Ibu”, after his most popular role) is a Nigerian  actor and comedian. Okafor is considered to be one of Nigeria’s most talented comic characters. His humorous acting is often characterised by a sharp disconnection from reality.  Continue reading