The Well Actually Podcast

Episode 51 - Women In Afrobeats: Ladymakavelli

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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Episode 50 - Women In Afrobeats: Jumiee

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
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Episode 49 - Women in Afrobeats: Juno

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
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Episode 48 - Women In Afrobeats: Maka

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
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Episode 47 - Women In Afrobeats: Deela

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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Episode 46 - Women In Afrobeats: Amuta Stone

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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Episode 45 - Women In Afrobeats: Mofe Boyo

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.

Episode 44 - Minz Interview

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!

Episode 43 - Top 10 Afrobeats Songs of 2024 feat. Aisthegreat

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?
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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

Episode 42 - State of Afrobeats 2024 feat Aisthegreat

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