Kenya Pleaser is the stage name of Nigel Kenyatta Johnson, an American drag queen based in Columbia, South Carolina best known for competing on season 18 of RuPaul's Drag Race.

Career

Pleaser got her name from her real middle name, Kenyatta, and the phrase "Can you please her?" She started drag in 2022 and her first performance was “Finally” by Cece Peniston. She is a Lizzo impersonator. Before drag race, Pleaser was on tour with singer Chappell Roan in Columbia. Her home bar is the Capital Club, the oldest gay bar in Columbia.

Personal life

Johnson was born and grew up in Manning, South Carolina Outside of drag, Johnson works at a military base in the education center.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2026RuPaul's Drag Race (season 18)Contestant7th place
RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked (season 17)Herself11 episodes

Web series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2026Whatcha Packin'HerselfSeason 20, Episode 8
Hello Hello HelloSeason 2, Episode 8