Professionally, Sahira Said Jiddawy is a graphic designer specializing in scalable brand identity systems and a multi-disciplinary performance artist focused on community building. But truth be told, we all know and love them as Sahira the drag djinn of Nogojiwanong Peterborough; a chaotic force bound to change the world by changing the self.

A runner-up in the 2019 Future Fierce Pageant hosted by Tynomi Banks, Sahira was more recently hand-picked by Lemon out of over 40 applicants to compete in Toronto’s inaugural Legacy Pride Pageant in June 2025. Sahira has also appeared on Drag Brunch Saved My Life featuring Priyanka (Season 1, Episode 5).

Sahira showcased the first rendition of their communally collaborative multi-disciplinary afro-drag project entitled A Dandy Lion’s Guide on How to Bloom from Rotted Roots during the 2025 Peterborough ArtsWeek.

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Photo credits: @heatherdoughtyphotography