🇪🇬 Drag Queens in Egypt

Egyptian-born Canadian drag performer. First Middle Eastern contestant on Canada's Drag Race.

Egyptian-born drag queen whose name means 'I am an Egyptian woman.' Created Nefertitties, the first Egyptian-themed cabaret show, now a Brooklyn institution. A prolific LGBTQI+ activist connecting Cairo's underground queer culture with the global drag community.

Alexandria-based drag artist performing at underground events in Egypt's second-largest city. Channels the legacy of the ancient port city's cosmopolitan heritage while navigating the dangers of queer visibility in modern Egypt.

Egyptian drag artist, belly dancer, and LGBTQ+ refugee named one of BBC's 100 Most Influential Women in 2018. Uses belly dancing in drag to protest Egypt's persecution of LGBTQ+ individuals, with performance proceeds supporting queer campaigners in Cairo.

Underground drag performer in Cairo who navigates Egypt's hostile legal climate where LGBTQ+ people face charges of debauchery and public indecency. Performs at private gatherings, drawing on ancient Egyptian iconography and modern pop culture.