WATCH: Siv Ngesi starts off 2021 with some "Drag"
Updated | By Stacey and JSbu
Siv Ngesi has decided to shake things up in 2021...
The local star unveiled his new drag persona to the world on Thursday by sharing a video of himself getting into geish – a colloquial term for getting into drag – for the first time with the help of 'SA’s Got Talent' finalist and well-known Cape Town drag queen, Manila Von Teez.
Read: WATCH: Siv Ngesi shows off his deft pole dancing moves
Not so long ago, people came for Siv because of his choice of new fitness regime, not knowing that he was about to unleash an even bigger transformation on them.
That clearly didn't hold him back because in the video that was shot, Ngesi explains that he’s always been inspired by drag performance, referring to it as an incredible art form.
He also went on to state that he wanted to do drag but was hesitant because of his beard – even though bearded queens do exist. Who knew?!
Von Teez, the person who helped with Ngesi's transformation, explains why she’s blocking down Ngesi’s brows to create a new brow shape and feminising his appearance. She also gives a brief explanation of 'tucking', guiding Ngesi through the process.
As if the video itself wasn't enough to get people talking, the 'Knuckle City' star goes on to ask his fans for a drag name for his new persona. Talk about entertainment...
Ngesi also decided to squeeze in the the 'Buss It Challenge' that surprisingly received a positive reaction from Twitter:
I had to get involved #BussItChallenge #dragqueen 🌈 pic.twitter.com/WbUCQ7AlDM
— Siv Ngesi (@iamSivN) January 21, 2021
Urgh... love you lots ❤️❤️ https://t.co/7FniOYUgs6
— House of Cyrus (@Its_Moks) January 21, 2021
You win 🏆 https://t.co/u2EziAhfrH
— TUMI (@telltumi) January 21, 2021
Queen @iamSivN 🔥🔥🌈 https://t.co/nPfdidFS2o
— Jonathan Boynton-Lee (@jon_boyntonlee) January 21, 2021
You look good in drag 😍
— Wandile Khambule Photography (@KhambuleWandile) January 21, 2021
Do you have a drag name coz I'm willing to help you get a badass name for a badass bitch you are 😂❤ https://t.co/YheAoWLiaz
😍😍😍😍😍😍 https://t.co/0JRVzPCUub
— Marshmallow🥺😂 (@Neightar) January 21, 2021
But Siv's shine doesn't stop there. Last year, he tied for the Fag Hag of the Year award at the Feather Awards.
When he spoke about sharing the win, he said:
I’ve been going to the Feather Awards for many years. And I’ve always thought that the Fag Hag award is one of the most prestigious awards. But I never knew you could win an award for loving and supporting human beings. I really am quite inspired by the community and I’ve learned a lot from the community. They’e thought me a lot about vulnerability and they’ve redefined the idea of masculinity to me ... Definitely the prettiest award I’ve ever got in my life, can’t wait to put it in my TV room.”- Siv Ngesi
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