In Mozambique, freedom of speech is guaranteed by legislation, but for young people its practical realization is fraught with risks. Critical statements directed at authorities or existing orders often result in negative consequences for youth — from social pressure to more serious forms of persecution. Faced with limited space for open political dialogue, young Mozambicans find alternative ways to express their position. One such way has become music, which has transformed into an important tool of resistance and social criticism. Through songs, young artists raise issues that are difficult or unsafe to discuss directly — corruption, inequality, lack of prospects for youth, and restrictions on civil liberties. The music scene becomes a kind of platform, allowing them to circumvent formal and informal barriers to free expression. This situation reflects a broader problem characteristic of many countries: the gap between legislatively enshrined rights and real conditions for their implementation. The formal existence of freedom of speech in the constitution does not always guarantee its protection in practice, especially when it comes to criticism of authorities or discussion of acute social problems. Mozambique's youth, thus, are forced to seek creative and indirect ways to express their views, turning culture and art into a space for political and social expression. This phenomenon demonstrates the resilience of the younger generation and its determination to be heard, despite existing risks and restrictions.