For the final episode in the Assurance Podcast series titled 'Respect Your  Elders', Juba is joined by Risa Taniguchi, a DJ, Producer and classically trained musician from Tokyo in Japan.Throughout their fascinating conversation, they discuss Japan's monoracial society, obedience and the culture of seniority and how these impact Tokyo's music scene. They also discuss beauty standards for Japan's female DJ, challenging norms and how the pressures of motherhood shape the dancefloor, plus much more.Check out Risa's suggestions for organisations that are supporting women in music in Japan:  Women In Music Japan 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) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For 'The Joys Of Sisterhood' Juba is joined by Zeina, a trained lawyer come DJ, from Cairo in Egypt.During their chat they explore the contrast of sadness and joy in present day Egypt, women's safety and freedom of expression.They also discuss Zeina's own personal mission to make room for different expressions of womanhood and the joys of sisterhood, plus what Zeina and other female DJs in Cairo are doing to improve women's experiences and representation in the music scene. Check out Zeina's suggestions for collectives that are supporting women in music in Egypt:  Future Female Sounds (Egypt), Unfamiliar (Egypt)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) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of The Assurance Podcast, Juba is joined by Badsista DJ, Producer and Multi-Instrumentalist from São Paulo, Brazil. Badsista discusses the impact of the Bolsonaro regime on Brazilian society and the creative sector, as well as her complex love-hate relationship with her country right now. She explores tokenism in the music scene, homecomings, horror gigs, the importance of learning to say no and why she doesn't want to win alone. Check out Badsista's suggestions for people and collectives that are supporting women in music in Brazil: Bandida Coletivo (Brazil) and Todo Podem Meixar (TPM by Miria Alves) (Brazil)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) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of The Assurance Podcast, Juba is joined by Liliane Chlela from Beirut, Lebanon who has recently relocated to Canada due to the ongoing conflict in her homeland.Despite no longer being on the ground, throughout the podcast Liliane Chlela provides her honest and critical perspective of Lebanese society and that of the wider Levant Region. She talks candidly about progress and human rights in the Arab world and expresses her hopes for the improvement of female and minority rights in the Levant Region, both in and outside of the club scene. Liliane reflects on her own career, whilst encouraging listeners to follow their guts and make a scene and remembers how her 2020 Beirut Fundraiser DJ set, (after August 4th 2020 explosion) helped change perceptions of Lebanon for the better.Check out Liliane Chlela's suggestions for movements and festivals that are pushing for gender and minority representation in Beirut: Beirut & Beyond International Festival & Frequent DefectThis 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) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For this episode of the Assurance Podcast, Juba is joined by Chilean DJ and Producer, Valesuchi. Focusing on her life in Santiago de Chile, they discuss how a tragic loss at a young age shaped Valesuchi's life path, as well as spiritual connections on the dancefloor. They also explore hyper-masculinity and the importance of carrying your talents in front of you like a bouquet of flowers. Check out Valesuchi's suggestions for collectives, organisations and festivals that are supporting women and gender minorities in music in Latin America:  ECO (Colombia), Mamba Negra & coro-fundo (Brazil) Women In Power & Recreo Festival (Chile) 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) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the trailer for the Assurance Podcast!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 Assurance Podcast 6-part 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 as part of a #shareherpower initiative. 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.Music: Badsista - Esperando O Verao (Original Mix) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.