About Mami Watta
Born 1998. Mami Watta is an Ivorian drag queen and actor.
Mami Watta is the stage name of William Pedia, an Ivorian drag performer based in France who competed on the second season of Drag Race France and won the first season of Drag Race France All Stars.
Biography Born into a Catholic family in Abidjan, Mami Watta was bullied at school for her effeminate ways. Inspired by RuPaul's Drag Race, she began applying make-up in secret, alone in her bathroom, and erased her work before leaving the room. She came out as gay in 2018, while studying for her law degree, and her visibility stood out in Abidjan's queer community, which is more accustomed to discretion to preserve its security.
Personal life As of 2023 she was based in Saint-Denis, Seine-Saint-Denis, a commune in northern Paris.
Filmography Drag Race France (2023) : 3rd place Drag Race France All Stars (2025) : Winner
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Who is Mami Watta?
Ivorian drag queen
When was Mami Watta born?
Mami Watta was born on 12 August 1998 in Ivory Coast.
What is Mami Watta's occupation?
Mami Watta is a drag queen and actor.
What nationality is Mami Watta?
Mami Watta is Ivorian.
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