World of Wonder announced that SVOD WOW Presents Plus has greenlit “Drag Race South Africa” — the first version of the smash hit format from Africa.
The series, produced by World of Wonder, will begin casting in South Africa in 2025 and be made available to fans globally on World of Wonder’s owned and operated SVOD service, WOW Presents Plus.
“Drag Race South Africa” will feature a brand-new cast of queens sashaying on to the mainstage and bringing with them their unique style, talent, and culture. The news furthers the global expansion of WOW Presents Plus as the home to all international versions of the “Drag Race” franchise as well as WOW Original series and films.
“Drag Race South Africa” is the third version of the franchise to be greenlit as a WOW Presents Plus global original, following the success of “Drag Race Mexico” season two, which garnered a 40% increase in viewership over S1 and was just renewed for a third season.