Marieke de Koker is a South African singer, composer, and activist based in New York City. Her diverse artistic portfolio spans opera, musical theatre, composition, film, and dance. Notable achievements include winning the Best Music Video award at the SOI Cedolins International Opera Competition in Italy and performing her radio debut at WQXR in New York. Marieke's compositions often explore themes of social and environmental justice, highlighting works by Pan-African composers. She is also the volunteer Publishing Team Lead at the Àkójọpọ̀ Music Foundation, reflecting her commitment to cultural advocacy. ([akojopo.org](https://akojopo.org/pages/marieke-de-koker?utm_source=openai))