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.