Conversations with Foxie Adjuia

Today we’d like to introduce you to Foxie Adjuia.

Hi Foxie, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Born and raised in South LA, Performance Art bug bit me when I was really young. Since grade school all the way through to college, I’d been developing as a queer social anarchist. Every moment in my educational career has been vital, but none as more as my time at LACHSA (LA County HS of the Arts). I was in the Theatre Department, delving into many artistic endeavors. The Vocals were budging, the Film was rolling, My Legs were Jete’ing, and the Stages call had already been answered. The warmth and support from my community and peers in HS allowed me to explore myself to a level that most Schools only allude to off in the fringes. The fringe was the whole school in my case, so the more out there and you, you allowed yourself to be and express the better off you were. “Defy pedestrian expectations” a quote from a teacher, Ms. Silva. I never quite understood That until I went to a four years college called CSULB. Before we go there, did I mention Halloween at LACHSA was the first time a Drag persona came to be and Her name was ‘Miss Mystique’. That name didn’t last very long.

Now, CSULB is where I finally got my Gay Army in the form of Fraternity Members belonging to Delta Lambda Phi® (DLP). This is where Drag for me became the official thing and where I was diagnosed with Bipolar 2 disorder. The latter is certainly a part of the journey that had become very hard to ignore. I tried to keep my focus on being what I thought it meant to be a Drag Queen. Giving myself a new Name, My fraternal Nickname given to me by my Big Brother who Sponsored me through my Pledging and Neophyte journey for the Fraternity. The Fraternal nickname ‘Foxie Adjuia, King of The Wiccans’ became ‘Foxie Adjuia, Queen of The Wiccans’ The main difference to hold onto here is the pronunciation of ‘ADJUIA’ from “Ah-Joo-wah” to “AH-ZSU-WAY”. Even though I made it up, it had an actual meaning in French which is ‘TO PLAY’. As the fearless ‘Foxie Adjuia’ and Member of DLP, I worked as a volunteer for community fundraisers, put on my own fundraisers, and just overall established myself as a pillar in the queer community and a friend to all irrespective of any difference. As a performer, many got to know me to be a sassy sexy high-energy diva. Which won me recognition in many areas. One most important to me is the adoption of my young self as a D’vil, a Local Alternative Drag Family I really looked up to, So now I am ‘Foxie Adjuia D’vil’. Though all the time and dedication I put into my craft, passion, and career as a performance artist, I didn’t put that time in other places that caught up to me, places like my schooling and mental health.

I’d gamble on the notion that the young people of today would agree with me that ‘Mental Health’ is very important. I mean if it’s a part of our health, then it can become unhealthy, just like our bodies can. Knowing this, I knew I needed more help than I ever needed before. The struggle for everyone is real, I know this because my own personal struggle became too real for me. First generation, Black POC, Queer youth, with a trans identity and mental health issues. These are the hurdles I try to surmount everyday. This is how I got to where I am today. Every Modality for self-care, Mental health, physical health I continue to do too this day. Medications, Meditation, Education, Communication, and a Fixation on making my dreams come true. Most importantly, I could not be writing this and you hearing my self-proclaimed story thus far if it were not for the people who saw me, saw something within me, believed in me, wanted me to succeed. I see all of them, hear all of them, and thank every Heart I’ve had the privilege to connect with. All of them are How I got to where I am today. Because when stop short of my dream and I can’t move forward for myself, I do it for them. SO let me end with Thank you for the Strength when I didn’t have it. Our Journeys are never truly lonely ones and our struggles are never truly our own.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
So here’s the inner Tea I’m about to spill it so get a mop because the house gots to stay clean you never know when guests will arrive.

This Journey has been about as smooth as a pre-teens acne riddled smile.

– I was a Dancing diva, then I sprained my left ankle and I haven’t been the same since. While with that sprain ankle, I entered a competition called Project Drag S4 at the WEHO nightclub called Mickey’s. I got 2nd place and when I entered again for their 1st season of AllStars I got 2nd place again… (I had to learn to not be in competition with no one else besides myself and stay in the moment)

– I was drugged during a hookup once. I was given GHB, known as a date rape drug. Then given Speed a derivative of Meth. It sparked a dark journey full of shadows I didn’t know how to confront on my own. Let’s say I’ve been sober for four years now and that time in my life, I’m still learning from and how to forgive myself. But it’s these dark moments that allow oneself to see the silver lining in the sky.

– During the covid lockdowns and the height of the BLM and Reparations movement, I forgot myself and thoughtlessly spoke out against the Boulet Brothers. As the most sickening edge lords, I know They did something I thought needed to be scrutinized. My conversation was screenshot and shared with them so we talked sooner than I anticipated and cleared up all the confusion. Now we are back on track and I’m surely not disowned … I Think…

That’s the most memorable or recent struggles. I’m sure there are more but I keep too busy to notice all of them sometimes.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I do Drag Love. I am a Female illusionist and Tribute performer. I devote time to expanding my horizons through any medium I can.

I specialize in impersonations of some of the world’s r superstars like Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, Donna Summers

I’m known for my Whitney Houston, I’ve been booked for Weddings, Parties, and Events just because my Whitney is like she’s back from the Great beyond.

I am most proud of the community work I do. Things like ‘Drag Queen Story Time’ with the Youth, DEI Panels, OutReach Events, Public Health Advocate. Being Not only a dedicated entertainer but also a Public Figure is what makes me a Drag Queen in my eyes. Art, Community, and Social Commentary.

Well, I’m the only Foxie with an “IE” everyone else uses a ‘Y’. “Jack of all trades, Master of none” I’m one Hell of a Hosting, Dancing, Singing, Sassy, Sexy, Dorky Diva! And there is not a soul who can be as wickedly versatile as the way I am.

Can you share something surprising about yourself?
Some things people would never know about me if they didn’t ask is that I am Polyamorous (Currently in two long-term relationships of 6/5 years), I’m a Non-denominational Pagan-Christian, and that I frequently suffer from crippling anxiety and depression. Most just see me grinding away but when I chat with someone One on One or a very Intimate group, I love to get serious fast in a pedestrian defying Serilious kinda way. (Serilious is a word I think I made up meaning having serious and Silly Qualities all at once)

Pricing:

• $400-$500+ Private Parties
• $250* Bar/Club Hosting/MC
• $100*+ Bar/Club Cameo Performances
• $600-$1000+ Corporate Events / DEI Workshops
• Donation/Sponsorship in exchange for Volunteer Work From Foxie Adjuia

Contact Info:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.TheFoxieWay.Net
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foxieadjuia/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Foxie-Adjuia-175426969276113
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoxieAdjuia
• Other: https://www.gigsalad.com/drag_queen_long_beach

Image Credits
Izzo Images, Photo Larry, & Davide Laffe