Challenging Times and Life Lessons with Gina Jeanz

For the first Assurance Podcast episode of season 2 Juba is joined by Gina Jeanz, a DJ, Producer, model and trained violinist from Namibia who has been living in Cape Town South Africa for over a decade. Throughout the episode they explore Gina's experiences in South Africa as Namibian migrant, comparing South African music culture, society and gender representation with that in her homeland. Juba and Gina discuss challenging gigs, violence against women, South Africa's impact on electronic music, living intentionally, plus more and Gina reflects upon her own personal development since making the move to Cape Town.Check out Gina Jeanz' suggestions for collectives that are supporting women in music in Africa: Rackless Kazi by Modzi Art (sponsored by the British Council)This podcast is sponsored by adidas and Zalando as part of their #stepintoyoucampaign, which is all about empowerment and confidently taking up space. Music: Badsista - Esperando O Verao (Original Mix) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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The Assurance Podcast is a follow up to Juba’s documentary 'Assurance' which explored the experiences of female DJs in Nigeria. Throughout the eye-opening and motivating 6-part Assurance Podcast series, Juba will talk to women DJs across the Global South, reflecting on their personal journeys, their music scenes and how their social contexts impact their careers and lives. Guests will also offer up wisdom and advice to DJs and Producers. Assurance is all about spotlighting voices away from the European and North American club scenes, which dominate in conversations around gender and representation in music. This podcast is sponsored by adidas and Zalando as part of their #ShareHerPower campaign, which is all about camaraderie over competition and women empowering women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.