🇨🇮 Drag Queens in Ivory Coast

Known by the name Mohamed, Baba is a leading drag queen in Abidjan's underground scene. Featured alongside Britney in Ngadi Smart's 'The Queens of Babi' photo series documenting Cote d'Ivoire's secret drag culture and LGBTQ+ life.

Real name Kesse Ane Assande Elvis Presley, Britney is one of Abidjan's most prominent drag queens. Featured in photographer Ngadi Smart's celebrated series 'The Queens of Babi,' she has performed at underground drag competitions in Abidjan for years.

Drag performer in Abidjan who competed in the underground drag competitions held at undisclosed bars in the city between 2016-2018, where queens would parade their creations before a jury for monetary prizes.