Which Afrobeats Men’s Hairstyle Ideas Are Trending and How To Book Them?

Oluwatoni Durodola
Nov 18, 2025
3 min read

Updated: Jan 3

1. Asake – Clean low taper fade + sharp line-up

The look is all about keeping the hair short and tidy, with a subtle low taper fade and a crisp line-up that frames the face properly.

What defines the look

Short, even top (close crop / low cut) — neat, minimal, no heavy bulk
Low taper fade around the temples and nape (clean but not too high)
Sharp shape-up / line-up across the front hairline and corners
Optional but works well: tight moustache + goatee (or a clean beard line)

What to ask for in the chair

Say:“Low taper fade with a sharp line-up, keep the top short and even. Clean up the corners and keep it natural.”

If you like it extra crisp, ask for:

Razor finish on the line-up (where suitable for your skin)
Natural enhancement (light only) for photo-ready definition

Who it suits

Perfect if you want a professional, put-together cut that still feels current
Works great on coarse/curly hair types, and especially if you like a defined hairline

How to maintain it

Line-up every 7–10 days if you like it super sharp
Fade refresh every 2–3 weeks
Brush lightly daily and keep scalp moisturised (a small amount goes a long way)

2. Burna Boy – The Loc Chameleon

Burna Boy’s hair is almost as famous as his live shows: long, thick locs with a clean fade around the sides. His stylists keep the roots neatly retwisted, then flip between:

Half-up, half-down loc ponytails
High man-bun styles
Barrel-braid styles and twisted updos

Behind the scenes, he regularly hits the chair for a retwist and shape-up to keep everything sharp.

Ask your loctician/barber for:

Medium to long locs, with a low or mid fade on the sides and back
A clean hairline/shape-up and a half-up pony or bun styling on top

Good for you if:

You like switching between free-flowing locs and “performance ready” styles
You don’t mind regular retwists and sharp line-ups

3. Wizkid – Effortless Low Fade (and the Occasional Braid)

Wizkid keeps things sleek and minimal most of the time: a cropped afro with a low fade that shows off his natural texture without too much drama. Recently he’s also been spotted on socials with fresh low cuts, keeping the sides tight and the top short and neat.

He’s known to dip in and out of braids and cornrows too – but the classic cropped afro fade remains his most wearable, everyday look.

Ask your barber for:

A low fade or taper
A short, even afro on top (nothing too long)
A crisp line-up around the hairline and beard

Good for you if:

You want a superstar cut that still works for the office
You prefer fast morning routines – a bit of curl cream and you’re done

4. Rema – Shape-Shifting Icon

Rema has been on a full hair journey. He became widely recognised with short dreadlocks/locs, then famously cut them off during the #EndSARS period, sharing his fresh low-cut look on socials.

More recently, he’s been back in the chair at specialist studios getting his hair retwisted and styled, leaning into slimmer, more defined locs and braided-loc looks.

So his “current” vibe sits between clean, shaped fades and medium-length loc or twist styles – always with a sharp hairline and jewellery/fit to match.

Ask your loctician/barber for:

Starter or medium locs / two-strand twists
A high or mid fade with a tight line-up
Optional accessories: cuffs, rubber bands, or subtle colour on the tips

Good for you if:

You like switching aesthetics – you can wear locs down, half-up, or braided
You want something expressive but still neat enough for day-to-day

5. NSG – A Whole Mood Board in One Group

NSG might be one group, but they’re basically six different hairstyle references: members flip between locs, braids, twists, and classic fades, often in the same video or shoot.

You’ll see:

Shoulder-length locs with a taper
Straight-back braids and cornrows
Short curls with a skin fade
Low cuts with dyed or highlighted tops

It’s less about one “NSG cut” and more about attitude: fresh grooming, visible texture, and styles that still work under a beanie or cap.

Ask your stylist for:

Your favourite member’s style as a reference photo
Either:
- Medium locs with a fade, or
- Braids/cornrows with a neat taper, or
- Short curls with a skin fade and sharp beard work

Good for you if: