The Well Actually Podcast

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?
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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.

If you want to see more from Aramide: www.x.com/awordwitharamide

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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.

 

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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)