Drag is my hope when oppressed, joy if depressed, and kink in liberation. I am a proud Palestinian drag artist and cofounder of the HALA Collective. I’m inspired by the grace of Egyptian belly dancing, the beauty of Palestinian folk art, and the spontaneity of improv theater.

Mama Ganuush wearing black and white clothing with face and head coverings, holding up their middle fingers. Arabic text in red and green says 'ما هو عنخ' in the top left corner.