Testimonials
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"Sahira the Djinn is pure magic, I mean that in the most serious way possible, they can take any space and transform it, they can take any material and create something fierce from it, and they can take any joke and make it dirtier - magic. Sahira brings something to drag that can be so rare to find: truth. Every performance has a message, every step they take has purpose, and their presence in the Peterborough drag scene is so meaningful. They have cultivated a space in small-town Ontario where up and coming Queer artists are able to get paid, to showcase their art authentically, and they built that shit from the GROUND UP. Sahira is constantly evolving, trying new things, exploring new ways to diversify their craft, and I’m always impressed. They are a fearless leader, a political activist, a genuine and caring teacher and mentor, and an amazing Drag Mother.”
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“I created the Two-Spirit Event held at Trent University, and [Sahira is] one of the first people I thought of. [They] made such a huge impact on our students. My daughters both became [their] and Betty's biggest fans. We all love [them] so very much and can't wait to see what amazing things [they] bring/do in the New Year.”
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“What couldn’t you say about Sahira. Sahira embodies art in thought and practice. A djinn of many talents, Sahira dabbles in most creative avenues. Whether that’s costume design, makeup, music, dance, performance each new avenues is one they’ve walked through before. Whenever I watch a Sahira performance I find something new to love and appreciate about the art they bring to the world. It’s critical but funny, it has depth but is accessible. Everything always seems so very intentional in their art from their face to the scent they choose to wear. I could speak forever about their art, I think the thing I appreciate about them most is they lead by example. Whether that’s reinvesting into their communities or speaking out about gross mistreatment they advocate for better by doing better. I’m sure Sahira will go out there and BITE a bi*ch, I would love to see them on drag race.”