5/31/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Al Jarreau – Live at North Sea Jazz Festival 1999

Al Jarreau’s 1999 full concert at the North Sea Jazz Festival captures the legendary vocalist at his peak, delivering a masterclass in vocal gymnastics, jazz-pop fusion, and charisma. The performance took place on July 9, 1999, in the Prins Willem Alexander (PWA) zaal at the Nederlands Congres Centrum in The Hague, Netherlands. Continue reading

5/30/26 O&A NYC THE WORD: Soul of Afrika – No fear

No Fear is a powerful Christian and Gospel track recorded by the music collective Soul of Afrika. Released on May 7, 2026, the song is featured on their EP titled Prayer & Power under Lyripedia Records. Continue reading

5/30/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Lisa Knowles Smith & The Brown Singers – If You Can’t Help Me

If You Can’t Help Me is a powerful traditional gospel song performed by Lisa Knowles-Smith & The Brown Singers. Originally composed by Margaret Allison, the track was prominently featured on the album Malaco 50th Celebration, released by Malaco Records. Continue reading

5/3O/26 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY ANYTHING GOES: Drake Plays a ‘Yes Man’ For Kevin Durant In New Nike Sneaker Ad

Drake plays a hilariously over-supportive Yes-Man for NBA superstar Kevin Durant in a viral Nike commercial promoting Durant’s upcoming KD 19 signature sneaker line. Continue reading

5/30/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Daddy Wa And Family Season 1 (Ep10) – Married Men Love Surprises

Married Men Love Surprises is the title of Episode 10 of the hit web series Daddy Wa and Family (Season 1), created by and starring popular Nigerian comedian Mr Macaroni (Adebowale Debo Adedayo) alongside Otunba Korex (The Korexx). Continue reading

5/30/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: YE | Kanye West – Full Concert Live at SoFi Stadium 2026

Ye (Kanye West) made his monumental return to the U.S. stage with a two-night comeback event titled Ye Live In Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium on April 1 and April 3, 2026. The shows marked his first major headlining performances in the city since 2021. Continue reading

5/30/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Joé Dwèt Filé – Ma Bella

Ma Bella is an R&B track recorded by artist Joé Dwèt Filé and released on May 22, 2026. The track is part of his studio album titled HateLove, distributed under the label Play Two. Continue reading

5/30/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Davido – Amapiano

Nigerian Afrobeats Superstar Davido has dynamic ties to Amapiano, frequently collaborating with South African artists and infusing his music with the genre’s signature log drum baselines. While he doesn’t have a single solo song titled “Amapiano,” his catalog is rich with cross-continental Amapiano hits and remixes.

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5/28/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Mush and Milk -“Don’t drink the milk… Why? Its spoiled”

nLTFV.St.4Mush n Milk is one of the series’ classics. Set in a boarding home for children it is most remembered for the breakfast scenes line, “Don’t drink the milk… Why? Its spoiled”.

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5/27/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Mama Tina’s Gumbo

In March 2026, Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles (Mama Tina), launched a creole gumbo stand at the Houston Rodeo. The stand was quickly shut down by the health department. Inspectors cited major infractions: the gumbo was cooked off-site, cooled down in non-food grade Home Depot buckets, and kept in an unlicensed storage spot. Continue reading