Kenya Pleaser
American drag queen and makeup artist
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Kenya Pleaser is the stage name of Nigel Johnson,[2] an American drag queen based in Columbia, South Carolina best known for competing on season 18 of RuPaul's Drag Race.[3]
December 4, 1997
- Drag performer
- designer
Kenya Pleaser | |
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| Born | Nigel Johnson[1] December 4, 1997 Manning, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2026–present |
| Television | RuPaul's Drag Race (season 18) |
Career
Pleaser got her name from her real middle name, Kenyatta,[2] and the phrase "Can you please her?"[4] She started drag in 2022 and her first performance was “Finally” by Cece Peniston. She is a Lizzo impersonator.[3] Before drag race, Pleaser was on tour with singer Chappell Roan in Columbia.[5] Her home bar is the Capital Club, the oldest gay bar in Columbia.[6]
Personal life
Johnson was born and grew up in Manning, South Carolina[7] Outside of drag, Johnson works at a military base in the education center.[8]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RuPaul's Drag Race (season 18) | Contestant | 7th place |
| RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked (season 17) | Herself | 11 episodes |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Whatcha Packin' | Herself | Season 20, Episode 8 |
| Hello Hello Hello | Season 2, Episode 8 |