Juba finishes off the Assurance Podcast series with a bonus episode and is joined by Your Uncle Garry, a DJ, sound designer, digital artist and cultural curator from Kwa-Zulu-Natal in South Africa who is currently based in Johannesburg. Juba kicked off the series with with Namibian DJ Gina Jeaz who is based in Cape Town for an episode that compared her experiences in South Africa to Zambia as a migrant to SA and now Juba is revisiting South Africa to get a perspective on society and music...

For episode 5th of the Assurance Podcast series 2, Juba is joined by Makimakkuk, a rapper, producer, selector and DJ from Palestine, for a compelling conversation. In ''Don't Take Your Freedom For Granted' they cast a critical eye on Makimakkuk's city of Ramallah in Palestine. They explore the immense current, historical and ongoing tensions in the region, the impacts of conservatism on the music scene and the challenges faced when trying to create gender equality and opportunities in the...

For episode 5th of the Assurance Podcast series 2, Juba chats to DJ Charlotte, a DJ, radio host and upcoming producer from the Caribbean Island of Trinidad & Tobago. In '' Shelling The Party' Juba and DJ Charlotte talk about Trinidad & Tobago's rich music culture from Soca to Trinibad, they also talk about DJ Charlotte's struggles and learnings throughout her career, networking and branding as a DJ, stereotypes against female DJs and gender representation behind the decks.   Check...

For episode 4 of the Assurance Podcast series 2, Juba takes a trip to Kenya and is joined by 'Nairobi's hardest hustling DJ' aka Coco Em. In 'Leave Your Boyfriends Behind' Juba and Coco Em take a critical dive in her society looking at how the pace of development is affecting Kenyans, as well as the impacts of the pandemic, police brutality and gendered violence. Coco Em also gives us an insight into Nairobi's bustling music scene, the needs for men to be more proactive in the push for gender...

For the third installment of the Assurance Podcast series 2, Juba is joined by Lyla from Karachi Pakistan, a DJ, who has lived in over 9 countries and is particularly interested in development in Pakistan. In 'I Just Do What I Want' Juba and Lyla explore social division and class in Pakistan and Karachi's multicultural context. They discuss Pakistan's musical ecosystems from burgeoning hip hop scenes, electronic club music and traditional sufi and Qawwali music. Lyla also goes into depth...

In the second episode of the Assurance Podcast series 2 Juba is joined by Julianna, a seasoned DJ from Medellín Colombia who has recently relocated to rainforest in Santa E|ena. In 'Building Communities Outside Of The Party' they discuss the recent protests in Colombia, as well as how factors like elitism, narcos and Pablo Escobar have impacted the development of Colombia's electronic music scenes. They also look the evolution of the women's experience behind the decks and how class and...

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...

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...

Welcome back to series 2 of Assurance Podcast! The Assurance Podcast is a follow up to Juba’s documentary 'Assurance' which explored the experiences of female DJs in Nigeria. Following on from the first series of the Assurance Podcast Juba has returned for another 6 part series where she will talk to 6 other women DJs from across the Global South, reflecting on their personal journeys, their music scenes and how their social contexts and current affairs have impacted them. Guests will also...

For the final episode in the Assurance Podcast series titled 'Respect Your  Elders', Juba is joined by Risa, 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...