Majic Dyke is gender-bending, Black Queer African drag king, activist and podcaster from Kenya.[1]
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Early and personal life
editMajic was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya but emigrated to Washington D.C., United States at a young age.[2] Majic's curiosity about gender and a strong creative streak led them to pursue a life full of self-expression despite growing up in a strict household ruled by traditional African values.
Majic identifies as non-binary, and their pronouns are (they/them).[3] They are married to the singer and The Spread podcast creator, Karen “Kaz” Lucas.[3][4]
Drag performance
editMajic joined the Washington D.C. based drag king troupe, Pretty Boi Drag in 2017.[2][5] Their drag name Majic Dyke comes from the male stripper movie Magic Mike and is a play on the eponymous character's name. Majic Dyke uses the drag persona to embody the parts of their identity that they had to conceal their entire life. They have co-curated spaces that center Black joy, like Unforgivable Blackness, an all-Black variety show, and performing with Strapped in Canada and the Cocoa Butter Club AfterDark Special XXX in London.[6] They use drag to build communities of creatives, activists, and free thinkers around the world. In 2020, Majic was crowned Washington D.C.’s Best Drag King.[7][8][9] They describe drag as a ‘vehicle for expression helping them to live a life full of love and positivity.’[10]
Activism
editMajic is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in Kenya and has collaborated with grassroots organizations to raise funds, provide shelter, and program build. They have facilitated workshops on gender equity and sexuality, as well as offered mentorship and coaching for upcoming drag artists through the Kings of Kenya & Drag Academy.[10]
To further their activism, they launched the Life with Majic podcast in 2020. The podcast dissects a range of topics including grief, pleasure, spirituality, activism and white privilege.[10]
References
edit- ^ Unite UK. 2020. “Majic's coming out story.” Unite UK. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Navigating the World as an African Non-Binary Drag King". Only Human. 2020-07-02. Archived from the original on 2024-10-07. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ a b Kimuyu, Hilary (June 6, 2023). "Happy birthday husbae: Karen Lucas celebrates her female partner Majic Dyke". Nairobi News. Archived from the original on April 21, 2024. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
- ^ "10 things you need to know about Kaz Lucas". www.mpasho.co.ke. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ "Nothing found for Femme Voices Artist Spotlight Performance Artist Majic Dyke". Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ "Strapped - Fresh Prince". www.blogto.com. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ "Navigating the World as an African Non-Binary Drag King". Only Human. 2020-07-02. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ Green, Tahirah Alexander (2020-03-05). "Seven Sensual Drag and Burlesque Acts Bringing Black Joy to D.C." Autostraddle. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ reports, Staff (2020-10-15). "Best of Gay D.C. 2020". www.washingtonblade.com. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ a b c reidark. "MxsterMinds". MxsterMinds. Retrieved 2024-11-01.