Oshun's Top Tips for NYC

Travel guide to New York City, USA by Oshun
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Oshun's Top Tips for NYC

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Oshun make R&B with a fluidity that speaks to their Yoruba namesake. The duo evoke love, peace and spirituality in their "sonic manifestation of Afrofuturism". After first meeting at the Martin Luther King orientation at NYU, Niambi and Thandi formed Oshun in their university dance studio. Initially hopping on Dilla beats, they've since developed their own sub-genre of R&B characterised by heavy influences of reggae and roots rhythms. Check out their go-tos in New York City.

Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market

52 West 116th StreetNew York, NY 10026United States of America

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+1 212 987 8131

“Historical market on 116th adorned with gorgeous textiles, jewelry, art, and African-American Culture. Favorite vendors: the fabric stores & the waist bead tables”

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Mr. Purple

180 Orchard StreetNew York, NY 10002United States of America

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+1 212 237 1790

“Upscale rooftop bar and restaurant in LES with a millennial touch. Beautiful view of NYC. Favourites on the menu: Any of their delicious cocktails!”

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Washington Square Park

Washington SquareNew York, NY 10012United States of America

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+1 212 639 9675

“Our favourite hangout spot, right in the centre of NYU. Lowkey kinda sketchy which is cool because anything interesting can happen! Very close to all kinds of food”

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Buka

1111 Fulton StreetBrooklyn, NY 11238United States of America

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+1 347 763 0619

“Fun Nigerian restaurant with a dinner table inside an authentic Lagos-style taxi! Favorites on menu include: efo, akara, and egusi”

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WAGA African & Ethnic

22 Saint Marks PlaceNew York, NY 10003United States of America

+1 212 505 5573

“Cute & small African boutique shop. Everything from clothing, to purses / backpacks, accessories, and interior decoration - this is our go to spot for gifts and fly statement pieces”

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KITH

337 Lafayette StreetNew York, NY 10012United States of America

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+1 646 648 6285

“Fire shoes + ice cream 🍦Perfect combo”

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Mamoun’s Falafel

119 MacDougal StreetNew York, NY 10012United States of America

“Falafel sandwich w hummus for $4. Deliciousssssss”

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