“Amanyi” (translates directly to “power” from Luganda) by Ree, from Submerged 2021.

Miss Cairo

Dancer, Singer, Actress, Activist

Miss Cairo had been treading the boards since the tender age of five. Her career has taken her around the world, and has led her to explore many avenues in creative fields. Miss Cairo mixes burlesque, live vocals, comedy and activism to smash stereotypes, and entertain the masses. A dancer, a singer, an actress, an activist, a writer she aims to galvanise people into changing the world!

Image credit: Miss Cairo. Photo by Greg Dennis.

Artworks

Becomes by Miss Cairo

Miss Cairo

"Becomes is an exploitation of self. It’s an intimate moment of self discovery in nature, taking and holding my own space in my own body. The piece allows the viewer into a moment of care, love and kindness as I shed the expectations of how my trans body moves through the wold. Originally part of a comedic piece, through therapy, coaching and the stars aligning I realised I needed to hold space in my own body without using my body as a punchline. I have been supported and guided by Sapidah Kian in reconnecting to my body as a dancer/mover to fully take ups space and release the burdens society has put upon me. The cinematographer, Adam Lee, held space for me to explore, giving me full agency in this moment. He provided a space between us of voyeur and participant and captured a part of my beauty I didn’t realise existed."

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