THE crowning of Miss Drag South Africa is nearing the end as the top 10 contestants have been announced.
The popular beauty pageant began in 2017 as a vehicle in which the drag community could teach and educate communities to respect and show tolerance towards people from diverse sexual orientation, cultural, religious and racial backgrounds.
Previous winners of the jaw-dropping pageant include teacher Zilin Ayoki, Port Elizabeth-based entrepreneur Miss Vicky and the reigning Miss Drag SA Belinda Qaqamba Ka-Fassie, who is an activist and teacher.
According to the organisers, the event is much more than just a beauty pageant or modelling competition. Each finalist must initiate a “Drag with a Purpose” project to advocate for the advancement of LGBTIQA+ rights and drag culture, as well as serve as agents of change and uplift their communities.
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“A lot of hard work goes into selecting our finalists, especially this time around as we want to make sure that the best of the best is selected to carry the title forward. Our queen must embody our integral value that is to Drag with a Purpose,” said organiser Queen-Enigma von Hamburg.
The top 10 finalists vying for the title of Miss Drag South Africa 2020/21 are:
1. Arshen Madlopha – Mpumalanga
2. Britina – Free State
3. Ciara M Ndlovu – KNZ
4. Foxy – Gauteng
5. LaPont Namakwanland – Northern Cape
6. Lola Pyramid – KZN
7. Miss Gee – Mpumalanga
8. Miz Cambell – Gauteng
9. Thibi Monale – North West
10. Ycer Machimana – Limpopo
Miss Drag South Africa will take place virtually on 27 March, and tickets are available at Quicket for R60. Profits will be shared with finalists to aid in their respective community projects.
