The Well Actually Podcast

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! Follow The Well Actually Podcast: https://x.com/thewapod https://www.instagram.com/thewellactuallypod/ Episodes also available: Apple Podcast: https://apple.openinapp.link/subscribe Spotify: https://spotify.openinapp.co/subscribe 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! Follow The Well Actually Podcast: https://x.com/thewapod https://www.instagram.com/thewellactuallypod/ Episodes also available: Apple Podcast: https://apple.openinapp.link/subscribe Spotify: https://spotify.openinapp.co/subscribe

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!) 👇🏾 Follow The Well Actually Podcast: https://x.com/thewapod https://www.instagram.com/thewellactuallypod/ Episodes also available: Apple Podcast: https://apple.openinapp.link/subscribe Spotify: https://spotify.openinapp.co/subscribe 50. Weird Mc - ijoya 49. Nonso Amadi - tonight  48. Timaya - dem mama 47. Jazzman Olofin ft Adewale Ayuba - raise da roof 46. Victony & Tempoe - Soweto 45. Olu maintain - yahooze 44. Ice prince ft Brymo - oleku 43. Kizz Daniel ft Tekno - buga 42. Libianca - People 41. Asake - pbuy 40. Davido ft Musa Keys - unavailable 39. Skales - shake body 38. Lojay & Sarz - monalisa 37. Oxlade - ku lo sa 36. Maleek Berry - kontrol 35. Tekno - pana 34. P-square - personally 33. Runtown - Mad Over you 32. The Mavins - dorobucci 31. Ayra Starr - rush 30. Burna Boy ft Zlatan - Killin dem 29. Amaarae & moliy - sad girlz luv money 28. Fireboy Dml - peru 27. Wande Coal & dj tunez - iskaba 26. Mr Eazi & Efya - Skin tight 25. Wizkid - Pakuromo 24. Afro B - Drogba (Joanna) 23. Olamide - bobo 22. Burna Boy - last last 21. Tiwa Savage & Don jazzy - eminado 20. Phyno ft Olamide - fada fada 19. Sarkodie ft Castro - adonai 18. Fuse odg ft it Tiffany - azonto 17. Wande Coal - bumper to bumper 16. Dbanj - fall in love 15. Yemi Alade - johnny 14. Davido - dami duro 13. R2bees ft Wande Coal - kiss your hand 12. 9ice - gongo aso 11. Styl-plus - olufunmi 10. P-Square - chop my money remix 9. Burna Boy - ye 8. Davido - fall  7. Dbanj - Oliver twist 6. CKay - love nwantiti 5. Wizkid ft Tems - essence 4. Rema - calm down 3. Flavour - nwa baby (ashawo remix)  2. Wizkid - ojuelegba 1. 2face - African queen

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 Keep up with Ladymakavelli: Instagram: @ladymakavelliofficial x: @iamladymakavelli Follow The Well Actually Podcast: https://www.x.com/thewapod https://www.instagram.com/thewellactuallypod/ Episodes also available: Apple Podcast: https://apple.openinapp.link/subscribe Spotify: https://spotify.openinapp.co/subscribe

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 Keep up with Jumiee Instagram: @officialjumiee tiktok: @jumiee x: @official_jumiee   Follow The Well Actually Podcast: https://www.x.com/thewapod https://www.instagram.com/thewellactuallypod/ Episodes also available: Apple Podcast: https://apple.openinapp.link/subscribe Spotify: https://spotify.openinapp.co/subscribe #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 Keep up with Juno: Instagram: @hearjuno   tiktok: @hearjunooo x: @hearjuno   Follow The Well Actually Podcast: https://www.x.com/thewapod https://www.instagram.com/thewellactuallypod/ Episodes also available: Apple Podcast: https://apple.openinapp.link/subscribe Spotify: https://spotify.openinapp.co/subscribe

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 Keep up with Maka Instagram: @theofficialmaka   tiktok: @makaisontiktok x: @theofficialmaka   Follow The Well Actually Podcast: https://www.x.com/thewapod https://www.instagram.com/thewellactuallypod/ Episodes also available: Apple Podcast: https://apple.openinapp.link/subscribe Spotify: https://spotify.openinapp.co/subscribe

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" Watch now: https://yt.openinapp.co/Deela

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   Follow The Well Actually Podcast: https://www.x.com/thewapod/ https://www.instagram.com/thewellactuallypod/

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: 11. Wizkid - Kese 10. BhadBoi OML - Enough 9. T.I Blaze - Beamer 8. Minz - Shadow 7. Otega - Don Julio 6. TML Vibez - Alhamdulillah 5. Ayo Maff - Are You There? 4. Fola - Alone 3. Rema - Yayo 2. 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 🎧 Episodes of the #podcast are also available on Spotify and Apple Podcast 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. If you want to see more from Aramide: www.x.com/awordwitharamide www.instagram.com/awordwitharamide You can also listen to the Podcast here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-well-actually-podcast/id1456669782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PJpUslNhJIXNpQrXWj5cq 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.   Subscribe on youtube to view our videos https://www.youtube.com/@thewellactuallypodcast?sub_confirmation=1   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 Videos of each episode are available on our youtube channel. Don't Forget to Subscribe Rate & Review!