Nigerian music sensation Pheelz, the Grammy-nominated hitmaker behind smashes like “Finesse” and “Electricity,” has traded his iconic dreadlocks for a sleek low cut—and his mum couldn’t be more thrilled. The 28-year-old producer-turned-singer revealed the heartwarming (and side-splitting) family moment on social media, capturing the unfiltered excitement of African parents when their kids finally “fall in line” with a classic haircut.
In a candid post on X (formerly Twitter) that has already racked up nearly 8,000 likes, Pheelz shared a photo of himself cradling the freshly severed dreads like a trophy from a hard-fought battle. “The joy in my mums heart cos the dreads are gone is crazy 😂 African parents mehn,” he captioned the image, tagging the universal struggle of generational style clashes. Fans and fellow artists flooded the replies with laughing emojis and relatable anecdotes, turning the post into a viral thread of “mum wins” stories.
Pheelz’s transformation isn’t just a personal glow-up; it’s a nod to the low-cut crew dominating Afrobeats right now, including peers like Asake and Fireboy DML. Sources close to the star say the chop was a spontaneous decision during a recent studio break, inspired by a desire for something “clean and new” ahead of his upcoming projects. But the real star of the show? His mum, whose over-the-top reaction has everyone in stitches. According to Pheelz, she was “over the moon,” treating the haircut like the end of a long-standing family negotiation.
The buzz quickly spilled over to Instagram and other platforms, where gossip pages like Instablog9ja amplified the moment with side-by-side photos of Pheelz’s before-and-after looks. “Pheelz reveals his mum’s reaction after he parted ways with his famous dreadlocks to join Asake and Fireboy in the low cut gang,” the page posted, complete with images of the singer flashing a peace sign post-snip. YabaLeftOnline echoed the sentiment, sharing a snap of Pheelz’s mum’s beaming approval: “Singer, Pheelz shares his mum’s excitement after cutting his dreadlocks.”
This isn’t Pheelz’s first hair-related drama—fans still chuckle over his 2022 rant about a botched salon visit—but this time, it’s all love and liberation. “Bruh I can’t forgive this hairdresser 😫😂 TF!!!” he once vented about a dread mishap, but now? He’s embracing the change with zero regrets. As one commenter put it, “African mums when dreads meet the clippers: Instant MVP status unlocked.”
Pheelz, whose real name is Phillip Kayode Moses, rose to global fame after producing for stars like Niniola and Wizkid before breaking out as a solo act. His dreads were as much a signature as his elephant emoji bio, but the low cut has fans hyped for a “reinvented” era. With rumors swirling about a new EP and collaborations, this fresh start feels symbolic.
Whether it’s music or mane, Pheelz knows how to keep the conversation buzzing. As he dives into the next chapter, one thing’s clear: His mum’s got the biggest fan club in the house.
Catch Pheelz’s glow-up journey on X (@Pheelz) and stay tuned for more Afrobeats heat.