revealed on tik tok after a repost by nigerian afrobeats star ayra starr, karaba has been developing a strong visual identity since november 2025, where drag, fashion, and cultural heritage intersect. A 360° artist model, designer, and performer he builds a singular aesthetic language that challenges gender norms and celebrates the richness of African cultures.

His artistic signature is based on transforming materials sourced from african markets: traditional carpets, raffia, braided fibers, and popular textiles become, in his hands, sculptural and editorial silhouettes. knotted, folded, and assembled with creativity, these creations take the form of geometric skirts, xxl dresses, and monumental hats, producing a truly colorfulspectacular visual impact.

karaba embodies cultural figures and symbols through outfits such as “sun,” “elephant,” “banana,” and “african king look.” each appearance becomes a visual manifesto a space for transmission and reinvention where tradition and modernity engage in dialogue through a bold, avant-garde queer aesthetic.

by reinterpreting cultural references from west africa from senegal to côte d’Ivoire, via cameroon he places his work within a dynamic of promoting african heritage, far from a static vision of “traditional costume.” his drag becomes a declaration of love for africa: an identity driven, artistic, and resolutely contemporary celebration.

through his runway videos, modeling poses, and performances, karaba is emerging as one of the leading figures of a new generation of african creators using social