Obama (drag queen)

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Obama
Born
Baye Dame Dia
Occupation Drag queen
Television Drag Race Italia (season 2)

Obama is the stage name of Baye Dame Dia, [1] an Italian drag performer who has competed on Big Brother as well as season 2 of Drag Race Italia .

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Career

Early in her drag career (2000s), Obama was known as Naomo. [2] Out of drag, [3] Obama competed on Big Brother in 2018. [4] She competed as Obama on the second season of Drag Race Italia. [5] She impersonated Barbara D'Urso for the Snatch Game challenge. [6]

Personal life

Obama is of Senegalese ancestry and is based in Rome. [2] [3] Her name pays tribute to former U.S. President Barack Obama. She is inspired by Naomi Campbell and Grace Jones. [5]

Filmography

Television

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References

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