Twerk In Peace with Kampire

For the first Assurance Podcast episode Juba is joined by Kampire, one of Uganda’s most exciting DJs and a core member of Kampala's Nyege Nyege collective and label. Throughout the conversation they explore recent political events in Uganda, Kampala’s music scene and the challenges that are faced when running the LGBTQ+ friendly Nyege Nyege Festival. Kampire also discusses creating safe spaces for women in Kampala’s music scene, gives tips on getting started as a DJ and mobility for African artists and talks about the spirit of support that’s shared amongst fellow female DJs.Check out Kampire's suggestions for collectives that are supporting women in music in Africa:  ANTI MASS Collective (Uganda), Pussy Party (South Africa).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.Music: Badsista - Esperando O Verao (Original Mix) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Om Podcasten

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.