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The Well Actually Podcast

A unique look at the day's events through the lens of a Nigerian-American with facts and humor.

We interview Hollywood actress Adetinpo Thomas and she talks about how she got her start in acting, the differences between working on Marvel and DC projects, featuring in a Steven Spielberg production and why she thinks about quitting almost every month.

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In this episode, we draft our favorite black movies from the 90s!

Ep 54 - This is The Well Actually Podcast's 2nd installment of Black Movie Game Night

You decide who wins! So VOTE in the comments!

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SPOILER ALERT!!!

Team IJ: Losing Isaiah, Friday, The Best Man, Love Jones, Waiting to Exhale
Team Panda: Bad Boys, Menace 2 Society, Boomerang, New Jack City, Life
Team Kellz: Boyz N The Hood, Set It Off, House Party, Soul Food, What's Love Got to Do with It
Team Bayo: Hoodlum, Above The Rim, Dead Presidents, White Men Cant Jump, In Too Deep
Team WAP: The Nutty Professor, Malcolm X, Belly, The Players Club, How Stella Got Her Groove Back

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to cast your own movie? You get to pick the director, the stars and even genre. Well now's your chance!

This is The Well Actually Podcast's 1st installment of Black Movie Game Night

You decide who wins! So VOTE in the comments!

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Did Billboard get it right with their list of the 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of ALL TIME? We try to answer that for you.
Who was ranked too high?
Who was ranked too low?
Who was snubbed?
Leave a comment below and join the conversation!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:29 Billboard's Selection Criteria
10:36 What was the biggest surprise?
16:38 The top 10 songs
17:30 Ojuelegba vs African Queen
29:10 Is "Fall" Davido's BEST song?
36:30 Justice for Fuse ODG
48:01 Gems
51:00 Mad Over You
55:39 Number 50 - 41
59:30 Asake
1:04:20 Artists with only ONE song
1:08:28 Dammy Krane, how far??
1:10:10 Which songs SHOULD have made the list?

You can also check out the full list below (Spoiler Alert!) 👇🏾

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Ladymakavelli joined the show to talk about her becoming an overnight sensation in Ilorin, her visionary approach to promoting her music as an independent artist, and how she plans to give back to other women after she's done with her singing career.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:05 Origin Story & Name change
7:00 Describe your sound
8:55 Musical Inspiration
10:49 Creative Process
13:40 Recording First song
24:05 Stranger by LadyMakavelli
25:15 Making of “Stranger”
32:43 Promotion for Independent artists
37:10 Performing
43:30 Challenges
56:47 Portrayal of women in afrobeats
58:32 Moving the genre forward
1:06:56 What’s Next?
1:08:35 Rapid Fire Questions

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Afro-fusion artist Jumiee joined the show to talk about how she got started in music, why she had to change her stage name, the unbelievable story behind the making of her "Dance Floor" music video, and how opening a concert for Davido was the experience of a lifetime (so far)

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:58 Origin story & name change
5:05 Musical Influences
6:40 Musical style
7:53 Story behind 1st song
9:24 Creative process
13:31 Collaboration
16:09 Dirty Energy
19:01 Challenges faced by women
25:28 Dance Floor by Jumiee
28:04 The making of "Dance Floor"
29:33 Music Video drama
32:48 Best experience performing
35:40 Rapid-fire questions

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afrobeats #interview #podcast

Singer Juno joined the show. We talked about her creative process and where she draws inspiration from, how she wound up singing background vocals on a #1 hit "Pity This Boy", and the unusual way she got the name "Juno".

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:56 The name "Juno"
03:24 Your start in music
07:26 Describe your sound
14:22 Creative Process
18:44 Collaboration
20:54 Featuring on "Pity This Boy"
24:10 Rough experiences performing
28:02 "Love Life" by Juno
30:34 The making of "Love Life"
37:24 Challenges faced
48:24 Who is on your team?
50:54 Rapid-fire questions
52:46 What's next for Juno?
54:44 Advice for aspiring artists

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Singer/Songwriter Maka joined the show to talk about leaving a law career behind to pursue music, her multifaceted approach to music and the irreverence behind her "Blunt Series" and how her love for performing live makes her the undisputed Queen of the Stage™

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
1:06 Origin story
3:36 Musical style
5:24 Musical influences
8:06 Creative process
13:30 Collaboration
18:06 Love of Performing
33:11 Music over Law
37:47 "Sweet" by Maka
40:43 The making of "Sweet"
46:26 Themes and messages in music
47:57 Working with Blaqbonez
49:49 Complicated reality of an independent artist
53:40 Challenges of women in afrobeats
1:02:43 Rapid-fire questions

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British-Nigerian rapper and songwriter Deela joined the show. She shared how getting into music was a happy accident, the realities of being an independent artist, the importance of shooting your shoot and of course, Good Girl No Dey Pay.
Deela also explained why she has such creative chemistry with Genio Bambino, how she got features from Teni and Flo Milli, and her other interests beyond the world of music.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:16 - Your Origin Story
11:13 - Creative Process
23:10 - Performing
28:24 - Patience Ozokwor x Deela
31:20 - The Making of Patience Ozokwor
35:20 - Colab with Flo Milli
41:00 - Limitations of an independent artist
43:50 - Challenges women face in afrobeats
51:30 - Rapid-fire questions

Stream Deela's latest EP "Good Girl No Dey Pay"

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Singer/songwriter and all-around creative Amuta Stone ( @amutastone ) joins the show and shares the story of how she developed her sound, her influences and how staying present helps her make an impact through music.

This is the 2nd instalment from our "Women in Afrobeats" series which aims to highlight the incredible women shaping the afrobeats genre. We are going to hear stories about their journeys, creative processes, and frankly some of the unique challenges they face while navigating the music industry. We hope you'll join us! Chapters:

(00:00) - Introduction

(01:30) - Origins

(06:35) - Describe your creative process

(08:54) - Collaboration

(19:36) - Challenges women face in the music industry

(31:34) - Music Video (Take Me Away)

(47:24) - Advocating for Mental Wellness through music

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Our "Women in Afrobeats" series aims to highlight the incredible women shaping the afrobeats genre. We are going to hear stories about their journeys, creative processes, and frankly some of the unique challenges they face while navigating the music industry. We hope you'll join us!

Mofe Boyo joins the show and we discuss how she got her start in the music industry, her long break from music and the exploitative nature of the music industry.

Afrobeats superstar Minz joins the show for an introspective discussion on the evolution of his sound, his dream collaborations and how things in the music industry aren't always as they appear. We also talk about the inspiration behind some of the hit songs on his debut album "By Any Minz" and how Davido ended up on one of his songs!

In the final episode of the year, Aisthegreat joins the show to discuss

Top 10 Afrobeats songs of 2024
Future stars of Afrobeats:
- Fola,
- TML Vibez,
- Ayo Maff,
- Taves,
- Zerrydl,
- BhadBoi OML,
- Muyeez,
- Lemon Adisa,
- July Drama,
- Monaky,
- Otega,
- T.I Blaze
Afrobeats Most Improved Artist of 2024
A deep dive into Odumodublvck's artistry and why 2025 could be even bigger
Top 10 Afrobeats Songs:
- 1. Wizkid - Kese
- 1. BhadBoi OML - Enough
- 1. T.I Blaze - Beamer
- 1. Minz - Shadow
- 1. Otega - Don Julio
- 1. TML Vibez - Alhamdulillah
- 1. Ayo Maff - Are You There?
- 1. Fola - Alone
- 1. Rema - Yayo
- 1. Llona - Another Day
- 1. Asake - Mentally
Is the Detty December Anthem Extinct?
Afrobeats MVP of 2024
Does Afrobeats have a new BIG 3?
📹 Full video available on Youtube and Spotify
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Special Thanks to Aisthegreat, check out his playlists below: Apple Music Playlist: https://t.co/knnwRajxXP Spotify Playlist: https://t.co/gdyvC09A5n

In our penultimate episode of 2024 we assess the current state of Afrobeats on the world stage and offer some tough love. Is Afrobeats out of ideas? We touch on the struggle between creativity and commerce. When did Grammys become a barometer for quality in Afrobeats? Are local award shows being taken for granted? Why do Nigerians love Gunna so much? And we announce the winner of our first ever Afrobeats Rookie of the Year.

Ais Apple Music Playlist: https://t.co/knnwRajxXP

Ais Spotify Playlist: https://t.co/gdyvC09A5n

Ep. 6 - We are joined by Aramide Tinubu, a TV critic for Variety, to discuss the 1997 Romance/Comedy/Drama Love Jones.

"Love Jones" stars Larenz Tate, Nia Long, Isaiah Washington, Lisa Nicole Carson, Bernadette Speakes, Leonard Roberts, Khalil Kain and Bill Bellamy.

Written & Directed by Theodore Witcher.

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Trailer 00:00

Guest introduction 01:50

Synopsis & Tagline 04:10

Cast & Crew 05:06

Critics' & Audience Reviews 10:20

Feature Presentation 17:08

Trivia 1:20:20

Black Hollywood Mt Rushmore 1:21:15

Black Shows to watch out for 1:27:42

Episode 5 - Mack joined the show to discuss the 2016 coming of age story "Moonlight" Our 1st Oscar winner for Best Motion Picture. This movie stars Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Trevante Rhodes, Jharrel Jerome.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/4XZ3GdNhmro

Intro 00:00

Synopsis and Tagline 02:40

Cast & Crew 04:30

Budget & Boxoffice info 13:38

Critics & Audience Reviews 17:35

Feature Presentation 28:12

Trivia 1:37:28

Black Hollywood Mount Rushmore 1:54:38

Episode 4 - We navigated through Jordan Peele's 2017 psychological horror "Get Out" starring Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Lil Rel Howery, LaKeith Stanfield, Catherine Keener and Bradley Whitford.

Intro 00:00
Cast & Crew 03:30
Budget & Boxoffice info 07:00
Critics' Reviews 08:30
Feature Presentation 14:05
Trivia 01:22:12

Episode 3 - We break down the 1988 comedy classic "Coming to America" starring Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Shari Headley and James Earl Jones.

Intro (00:00)

Cast & Crew (03:30)

Budget & Box Office info (08:11)

Critics' Reviews (09:50)

Feature Presentation (16:11)

Trivia (1:55:54)

Black Movie discussion (1:59:58)

Jen's Date Recommendation (2:04:20)

Episode 2 - Bayo joins the show to discuss the 2002 movie "Drumline" starring Nick Cannon, Zoe Saldana, Jason Weaver and Orlando Jones.

WAP... At The Movies is a series by @thewellactuallypodcast that focuses on BLACK movies. Each episode, we'll take a deeper look into Black Cinema and reexamine some of the "Classics". What did the critics of the day have to say? Where are the cast and crew now? Come for the nostalgia, stay for the irreverence and more.

Episode 1 - We discuss the 2001 Crime Drama "Training Day" starring Academy Award winner Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn, Snopp Dogg, Dr Dre, Macy Gray and Eva Mendes

Intro (00:48)

Movie Synopsis (02:00)

Cast and Crew (03:12)

Training Day (17:00)

Trivia (1:42:22)

Favorite/Worst Part of the movie (1:48:35)

Black Hollywood Mount Rushmore (1:50:14)

We conclude our Music Monday conversation with Kore

Grammy predictions

Top 10 Afrobeats songs of the year

Afrobeats artists power rankings

Artists to look out for in 2024

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On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Koregeous, host of The Smiling Sufferer Podcast and we have a wide-ranging discussion on all things music

Intro (00:16)

Hip-hop's #MeToo reckoning (04:03)

Andre 3000's Meditation Mixtape (24:32)

Rema's o2 concert controversy (31:33)

Are international colabs still necessary for Afrobeats artists? (40:27)

Streaming farms: Manipulation or Marketing? (51:59)

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We are joined by @Fillythakid, a sound engineer from Quad Studios in NYC, and he shares stories on how he got started in the music biz, the famous artists he has worked with and some of the unusual substances he has seen artists use IN THE BOOTH!

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Multi-award-winning rapper/singer/vibe creator ODUMODUBLVCK rejoins the podcast IN PERSON to discuss his vast collaborations in such a short period, his international experiences - including meeting his idol, Skepta, as well as opening for Asake at the Barclay's Center, the phenomenon of Declan Rice, and what's next.

Video is available on our Youtube page

Odumodublvck joined the podcast to talk about the good, bad and ugly of the Nigerian music scene.

As one of the hottest underground artists on the Nigerian music scene, he discussed everything from what it was like to hear his song on the radio for the 1st time to finding out which stars were fans of his music.

As a bonus, he premiered a new track titled "Commend Me"

Other Songs played in this episode:

Shokolokobangoshe

Picanto

Na Now

You can find more of his music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3LOm0AZjpwVQebvkyanjDy

We welcome back Kore from The Smiling Sufferer Network to break down all things #afrobeats.

Artists to look out for (31:50)
The Rise of Asake - has there been anything like it? (43:06)
Afrobeat Artist Power Rankings (just 2022 abeg!) (01:01:55)
Top 10 Afrobeats songs of the year (1:29:25)

Opening Song: "Picanto" by Odumodo Blvck.

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On this LIVE episode Jesse from @PanAfricana Presents Afriscope joins the #podcast and we discuss

NBA and Draymond Green (9:10)

House of the Dragon (20:55)

And of course Kanye West (32:27)

Therapy PSA (1:52:05)

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On this episode of the podcast, we decide to play a game. The premise? If aliens were about to invade the earth, what would you present to change their minds? It could be a person, invention, work of literature or a place(???). Things took a dark turn very quickly!

Video: https://youtu.be/DHF4McrmuUk

On this episode, @investingpadi joins the podcast to drop some knowledge on how we can all start our journey to financial literacy. She breaks down various investment tools and explains how important it is to have a change in mindset. Also, DON'T FORGET TO PAY YOUR TAXES!

Video - https://youtu.be/T0zt0eE-C6k

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On this LIVE episode of the podcast, we are joined by James and we discuss - Dave Chappelle's latest Netflix special and the role comedians play in social discourse

How do you feel about vaccine mandates? Personal choice or Social Responsibility?
Have you gotten in on the Crypto craze? Buyer beware
How many people are you allowed to bring with you on a blind date? (You read that right) and who covers the check?

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As we continue our music conversation with Kore and shift our focus to Certified Lover Boy, some BOLD claims are made about Drake's standing in hip-hop. We also had a much broader discussion on the current state of hip-hop

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In this episode, Kore of the Smiling Sufferer Network joins the podcast and he gives a breakdown on the Afrobeats landscape - from the artistes on Mt Rushmore and the artistes who are up next! Track featured "Nonstop" by Odumodu Blvck This episode was sponsored by WWW.NAIJAFOODDEPOT.COM use promo code PODCAST to get 10% off your next order!

On this Live episode of the podcast, The I-Team joins the show to discuss everything from the Met Gala to swollen testicles

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In this week's episode, we talk about the US election results, some news from the Nigerian music scene, and how other people's heartbreak can be quite hilarious(including ours).

In this week's episode, we update what has been going on with #EndSARS protests in Nigeria. We also speak to people who attended a protest in New Jersey.

In this week's episode, we talk about the #EndSARS movement with a supporter currently in Nigeria, the role celebrities have in social justice movement, and how those in the diaspora can help.

(00:02) - Intro

(00:48) - Corona-related idiocy

(06:20) - Meg Thee Stallion

Intro - (00:16)

Guest Intro - (01:00)

Popeyes Chicken Sandwich - (03:40)

Kanye West and Art vs Artist - (14:50)

TI/Virginity controversy - (31:16)

Impeachment Inquiry Update - (49:30)

Democratic Candidates - (58:00)

Guest Hot Seat - (1:23:40)

Conclusion - (1:31:25)

Intro - (00:16)

Jay-Z/Colin Kaepernick - (02:05)

Jeffrey Epstein Conspiracies - (41:45)

Lil Nas X - (1:02:06)

Burna Boy and the State of Afrobeat - (1:06:00)

Guest Q&A - (1:20:43)

Intro - (00:15)

Marvel Updates - (00:59)

Lion King Records - (03:58)

Brown Skin Girl Debate - (07:07)

Reintroduction - (11:25)

WTF Story of the Week - (24:05)

Intro - (00:15)

Sports Updates - (01:37)

TV Show Updates - (04:41)

Emmy Nominations - (12:42)

Lion King Soundtrack - (18:36)

FaceApp - (21:04)

WTF Story of the Week - (28:25)

Intro - (00:17)

News & Notes - (01:02)

TV Recommendation - (07:25)

NBA Free Agency - (10:00)

COZA Sexual Assault Controversy - (16:46)

WTF Story of the Week - (32:19)

Intro - (00:34)

Democratic Debate - (03:04)

BET Awards - (05:45)

Nigerians Flourishing Abroad - (16:16)

Airplane Drama - (21:20)

WTF Story of the Week - (30:26)

Intro - (00:17)

News & Notes - (00:52)

A Series of Unfortunate Events - (10:29)

WTF Story of the Week - (23:17)

Music by Odumodublvck

(00:17) - Intro

(01:30) - Raptors NBA Champs

(05:40) - Drama in DR

(09:15) - Sudan Massacre

(11:35) - "When They See Us" Update

(15:21) - Happy Father's Day

(22:22) - TV News

(28:16) - WTF Story of the Week

(00:17) - Intro

(01:18) - Champions League Recap

(03:04) - News & Notes

(10:12) - When They See Us

(18:41) - TV Recommendations

(25:31) - WTF Story of the Day

(00:17) - Intro

(01:35) - Abortion ban

(10:55) - Robert F Smith/Morehouse

(13:52) - Canceled TV Shows

(18:24) - Shows in Their Final Season

(26:56) - Renewed TV Shows

(29:30) - Bob Hearts Abishola

(32:50) - Game of Thrones Finale

(38:58) - Podcast News

(00:17) - Intro

(01:27) - Lebron's I Promise School

(07:50) - Principal Akbar Cook

(14:31) - Back2SchoolTransformation

(17:53) - TV Recommendation

(21:20) - Game of Thrones recap

(00:17) - Intro

(01:00) - Uber/Lyft Strike

(01:54) - Steve Harvey

(08:05) - MET Gala 2019

(10:55) - Ayesha Curry

(20:46) - TV show Reminders

(21:50) - Game of Thrones recap

(00:17) - Intro

(01:17) - 30-day Challenge Update

(03:16) - John Singleton tribute

(07:34) - Nigerians in the NFL Draft

(10:45) - Davido's Next Challenge

(13:06) - #SayHerNameNigeria

(23:33) - Avengers: Endgame

(27:10) - GOT: Battle of Winterfell

(00:16) - Intro

(02:38) - Tiger Woods

(06:40) - Beyoncé Homecoming

(11:27) - Disney+

(15:41) - Avengers: Endgame preview

(17:40) - McDonald's & 911

(20:14) - Game of Thrones recap

(00:18) - Intro

(01:50) - Dwyane Wade Retirement

(06:06) - Beyonce/Netflix

(10:20) - Lil Nas X/Billy Ray Cyrus

(14:24) - Rhino Poacher

(17:00) - Game of Thrones Final Season

(00:13) - Intro

(01:50) - 30-day Workout Challenge

(05:02) - Omari Hardwick/Beyonce

(08:40) - Joe Biden

(11:06) - Supernatural and other TV shows from 2005

(17:40) - TV recommendations

(20:46) - Nipsey Hussle

(29:19) - Kolade Johnson

(0:29) - Intro

(1:46) - College Bribery Scandal

(9:45) - Jussie Smollett

(16:15) - Commercial

(16:37) - Mariah Carey

(24:06) - US Movie

(28:49) - Dehlia Umunna

(00:30) - Intro/Feedback

(3:46) - International Women's Day

(5:00) - Female Democratic Presidential Candidates

(7:40) - Salsa and Nuts

(11:26) - Media of 2014

(22:05) - TV show recommendations

(27:00) - Self-reflection

Intro (0:27)

Grammys (1:28)

Legends of Rap (12:52)

International Condom Day (15:37)

Nigerian Presidential Elections (17:50)

TV Recommendations (19:50)