Actor Naomi Ackie joins Jemele to discuss her upcoming blockbuster role as Whitney Houston in the biopic, I Wanna Dance With Somebody. Naomi shares how she prepared for the role vocally and emotionally, and what she how she learned about the pop icon from her extensive research. Naomi also discusses what it means for her to transition from supporting actress to lead role, how being involved with the Star Wars franchise changed her career, and she reveals some details about her new project that’s directed by Zoe Kravitz. Plus, Jemele shares her thoughts on Brittney Griner.

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