{"id":7145,"date":"2021-03-26T14:02:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T12:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/?p=7145"},"modified":"2026-06-12T17:59:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T15:59:43","slug":"march-2021-drag-night-namibia-founded-namibia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/march-2021-drag-night-namibia-founded-namibia\/","title":{"rendered":"March 2021 \u2014 Drag Night Namibia Founded, Namibia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">March 2021 \u2014 Drag Night Namibia Founded, Namibia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in Namibia in March 2021 by Miss Mavis Dash, Gigi Has Arrived and Mo\u2019Nick Critique, Drag Night Namibia&nbsp;is an LGBTQI+ arts and community organisation that uses drag, performance, music, fashion, and ballroom culture as tools for visibility, empowerment, advocacy, and social inclusion. The organisation creates safer and affirming spaces for queer creatives and community members through live events, workshops, artistic development programmes, and regional collaborations. The organisation works with queers, allies and cisgender heterosexual Namibians and World Citizens, and the movable middle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its core work includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Producing drag shows, ballroom\/vogue events, and queer-centred cultural programming;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting emerging LGBTQI+ performers, artists, DJs, designers, and entertainers through mentorship and performance opportunities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using artistic activism to challenge discrimination and increase LGBTQI+ visibility in Namibia and across Southern Africa;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitating workshops and skills-development initiatives in areas such as performance, makeup artistry, fashion, MCing, and creative production;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building regional and international partnerships that strengthen queer artistic exchange and transnational solidarity;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating community-driven platforms that promote dignity, inclusion, mental wellbeing, and creative expression for LGBTQI+ individuals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through projects such as&nbsp;<em>Drag &amp; Vogue Beyond Borders<\/em>, Drag Night Namibia has also expanded its work into regional advocacy, international cultural exchange, and cross-border collaboration, positioning drag and ballroom culture as important tools for storytelling, resistance, and community-building in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The organisation is registered in Namibia and is currently led by Rodelio Lewis aka Miss Mavis Dash, Founder and Co-CEO, and Lize Ehlers aka DJ Rise Elders Co-CEO &amp; Technical Director Drag Night Namibia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_logo.png 1000w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_logo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_logo-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_logo-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The vision of&nbsp;Drag Night Namibia&nbsp;is to build a vibrant, inclusive, and empowered society where LGBTQI+ individuals, especially queer artists and performers, are free to express themselves safely, authentically, and creatively without fear of discrimination or exclusion. The organisation envisions a Namibia, and broader African creative landscape where drag, ballroom, and queer artistic expression are recognised as powerful forms of culture, storytelling, activism, and community healing. Through artistic excellence, visibility, and regional collaboration, Drag Night Namibia aims to create sustainable platforms that uplift LGBTQI+ voices, celebrate diversity, and inspire social change across communities and borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"997\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_1.jpg 798w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_1-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_1-10x12.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mission of&nbsp;Drag Night Namibia&nbsp;is to create safe, inclusive, and empowering platforms for LGBTQI+ individuals through drag, ballroom, music, fashion, and performance arts, while advancing visibility, dignity, community wellbeing, and artistic freedom in Namibia and beyond. A central part of the organisation\u2019s mission is to expand economic access and inclusion for queer performers and creatives who have historically faced discrimination, unemployment, exclusion, and limited professional opportunities. Drag Night Namibia works to ensure that artists are not only celebrated culturally, but are also able to access paid performance opportunities, professional development, mentorship, regional collaborations, and sustainable creative income streams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through events, workshops, partnerships, productions, and advocacy initiatives, the organisation seeks to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop and promote LGBTQI+ talent;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create pathways toward financial empowerment within the creative industry;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support entrepreneurship and artistic careers for queer creatives;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build sustainable platforms where performers are compensated fairly and professionally;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen representation and ownership of queer African narratives within arts and culture spaces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By combining artistic activism with economic empowerment, Drag Night Namibia aims to contribute toward a more inclusive creative economy where LGBTQI+ performers can thrive both socially and financially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"809\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_2-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_2-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_2-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_2-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_3-3000x2000.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_3-3000x2000.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_3-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_3-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goals and objectives of&nbsp;Drag Night Namibia&nbsp;are centred around artistic empowerment, LGBTQI+ visibility, community development, and economic inclusion through creative expression and performance culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key goals and objectives include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>To create safe and inclusive spaces<\/strong><br>Establish affirming environments where LGBTQI+ individuals can freely express themselves through drag, ballroom, music, fashion, and performance arts without fear of discrimination or exclusion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To increase LGBTQI+ visibility and representation<\/strong><br>Promote positive and authentic representation of queer identities in Namibia and across Africa through public performances, cultural programming, media engagement, and artistic activism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To support artistic and professional development<\/strong><br>Provide mentorship, training, workshops, and performance opportunities that strengthen the creative, technical, and leadership skills of emerging and established queer artists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To advance economic empowerment for performers<\/strong><br>Create pathways for LGBTQI+ creatives to access paid opportunities, sustainable income streams, entrepreneurship, and professional growth within the arts and entertainment industries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To strengthen drag and ballroom culture in Namibia<\/strong><br>Preserve, develop, and celebrate drag and ballroom as important forms of African queer cultural expression, storytelling, and community-building.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To build regional and international partnerships<\/strong><br>Foster collaborations with organisations, festivals, activists, artists, and cultural institutions that support cross-border solidarity, exchange, and advocacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To use art as a tool for advocacy and social change<\/strong><br>Challenge stigma, discrimination, gender-based exclusion, and harmful social narratives through creative expression, dialogue, and community engagement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To empower LGBTQI+ youth and marginalised communities<\/strong><br>Support young queer people and vulnerable creatives by creating opportunities for participation, leadership, confidence-building, and belonging within creative spaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To contribute toward a more inclusive creative industry<\/strong><br>Advocate for greater access, recognition, and fair treatment of LGBTQI+ artists within Namibia\u2019s cultural, entertainment, and creative sectors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>To create sustainable community-driven programming<\/strong><br>Develop long-term artistic and community initiatives that continue to uplift queer voices, strengthen networks, and promote collective wellbeing across Namibia and the region.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_5.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_5-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_5-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_5-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_6-3000x2000.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_6-3000x2000.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_6-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_6-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_6-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focus areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The focus and thematic areas of&nbsp;Drag Night Namibia&nbsp;centre on LGBTQI+ visibility, artistic activism, creative empowerment, community wellbeing, and economic inclusion through drag, ballroom, music, fashion, and performance culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6adc22b9e696ea3e0f3ac701efe2a578\">1. Drag and Performance Arts Development<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drag Night Namibia creates platforms for drag artists, performers, DJs, vocalists, and entertainers to showcase and develop their talents through live productions, competitions, showcases, and mentorship initiatives. These programmes strengthen professional opportunities for LGBTQI+ creatives while increasing queer representation within Namibia\u2019s arts sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2eaf83f347e3713b9a0a726d4e8ebc0\">2. Ballroom and Vogue Culture<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The organisation actively supports the growth of ballroom and vogue culture in Namibia by creating learning spaces, performance opportunities, workshops, and regional exchange programmes connected to the African ballroom community. This work promotes self-expression, confidence-building, identity affirmation, and community solidarity among queer youth and performers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6d365e34ae69365eaadb4c2137498caa\">3. LGBTQI+ Visibility and Advocacy<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through artistic activism, public engagement, storytelling, and cultural programming, Drag Night Namibia challenges discrimination and promotes greater social inclusion for LGBTQI+ individuals. Performances and public events are used as tools for dialogue, awareness-building, and human rights advocacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-19d240c13aaa9e97ee0733c2fceb4678\">4. Economic Empowerment and Creative Inclusion<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A major focus area is creating economic access for LGBTQI+ performers and creatives who often face barriers to employment and financial stability. The organisation provides paid performance opportunities, skills development, mentorship, production experience, and access to regional and international artistic networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d52df50b9f1063d2e8fc0446ea71ada4\">5. Youth Development and Skills Training<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drag Night Namibia facilitates workshops and educational programmes focused on MCing, makeup artistry, lip-sync performance, fashion design, stagecraft, music, branding, and creative entrepreneurship. These initiatives help emerging artists develop both artistic and professional skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9cacc0c90b982cffa1ff5a4fe76947f9\">6. Regional and International Cultural Exchange<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through projects such as&nbsp;<em>Drag &amp; Vogue Beyond Borders<\/em>, the organisation builds partnerships with regional and international LGBTQI+ organisations, festivals, artists, and advocacy spaces. These collaborations strengthen transnational solidarity and increase visibility for Namibian queer creatives globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_4-3000x2000.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_4-3000x2000.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_4-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_4-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_4-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trans and gender-diverse inclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drag Night Namibia is deeply committed to creating affirming and empowering spaces for trans and gender-diverse performers within Namibia\u2019s LGBTQI+ community. Trans artists continue to play a central role in the organisation\u2019s programming, leadership, and visibility efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notable trans and gender-diverse performers within the Drag Night Namibia community include Coco, Miss Diamond and Queen Cleopatra. These artists have contributed significantly to the growth of drag and ballroom culture in Namibia through performance, mentorship, representation, and community engagement. Their participation within Drag Night Namibia initiatives has helped increase visibility for trans performers while challenging stigma and exclusion faced by gender-diverse individuals in both artistic and public spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The organisation continues to prioritise inclusive participation, safer creative spaces, leadership opportunities, and professional development pathways for trans performers as part of its broader commitment to dignity, representation, and equality within the arts and entertainment industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_7-3000x2000.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_7-3000x2000.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_7-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_7-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_7-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2101\" height=\"3000\" src=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_8-2101x3000.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_8-2101x3000.jpg 2101w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_8-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_8-105x150.jpg 105w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_8-768x1096.jpg 768w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_8-1076x1536.jpg 1076w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_8-1434x2048.jpg 1434w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_8-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/transintersexhistory.africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Drag-Night-Namibia_8-scaled.jpg 1793w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2101px) 100vw, 2101px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:dragnightnam@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dragnightnam@gmail.com<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dragnightnam\">Facebook<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dragnightnam\/\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch our interview with Drag Night Namibia founders, Rodelio Lewis aka Miss Mavis Dash, Founder and Co-CEO, and Lize Ehlers aka DJ Rise Elders, 12 June<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Ballroom culture as activism - Drag Night Namibia\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AD7DGJhVDGk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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