Beats, borders, and the struggle for freedom
Amid global political turmoil and restrictive visa policies, artists are redefining resistance—on the dance floor and beyond.
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Coco Em
Coco Em, aka Emma Mbeke Nzioka, is a multidisciplinary artist from Nairobi, Kenya. She has worked as a curator, artistic director, film maker and has performed in over 27 cities worldwide. Following her successful EP "Kilumi," Coco Em is currently working on her debut album to be released at the end of 2025 with InFiné music, with its first single 'Kwa Raha Zangu' available now on all streaming platforms. Dubbed ‘the hardest hustling DJ’ by Okay Africa, Coco Em advocates for marginalized people and artists. She uses her platform and the Pass Pass initiative to challenge unfair travel restrictions for artists in the Global South, in outlets like Pan African Music, The Guardian, and the BBC.