In the entertainment industry, celebrities often define who they are and what they stand for through the niche they have carved for themselves and their appearances.
While a series of hairstyles are being rocked among celebrities nowadays, dreadlocks seem to stand out, especially in the music industry.
Dreadlocks have been in existence for years as seen in past pictures. It can be tagged as an African thing that commands respect, power and outward beauty by those who rock it.
In recent times, dreadlock grew from what it used to be into an artistic expression. While some dreadlocks can be identified as natural, others took the artificial route to have dreadlocks on. Interestingly, hairstylists have also found ways to make dreadlocks unique without thereby making fans yarn to rock their favourite celebrities’ dreads.
Take a look at 27 Nigerian artists with dreadlocks
Burba Boy
Afrobeat singer, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu better known as Burna Boy began rocking dreadlocks in 2018. Without blinking twice, one would agree that the artist is doing the necessary things to keep his dreads stylish and fresh.
Asake
Aftobeats singer, Ahmed Ololade better known as Asake is another celebrity that rocks dreadlocks. He started with cornrows in 2018 before switching to dreadlocks in 202o after his hit single Mr Money shot him into the limelight.
Daddy Showkey
Veteran singer, John Odafe Asiemo better known as Daddy Showkey has been rocking dreadlocks for over three decades. The Ajegunle reggae singer beats all odds to maintain his signature look.
Daddy Showkey values his dreadlocks as much as fans value his music. He lets it loose when the occasion calls for it and keeps it under wrap when necessary. He can easily pass for Nigeria’s Bob Marley with his dreads.
Timaya
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Inetimi Alfred Timaya Odon better known as Timaya rocks dreadlocks to their fullest. He started with the regular lowcut for men in 2005 after he released his hit single Dem Mama. However, over the years, Timaya switched to dreadlocks.
Rudeboy
Hip-hop singer Paul Okoye better known as Rudeboy rocks dreadlocks effortlessly. The one half of the music group PSquare often uses a bandana with his dread to keep it in check.
Rema
Afrobeats singer, Divine Ikubo better known as Rema also has dread as his stylish appearance. However, he keeps his short and simple.
Fireboy DML
Afrobeats singer, Adedamola Oyinlola Adefarahan better known as Fireboy DML also rocks dreadlocks. He started on short dreadlocks and transitioned them into longer colourful ones.
Joeboy
Hip Hop singer, Joseph Akinwale better known as Joeboy has rocked his dreadlocks in different shapes and sizes. He has rocked longer dreads, shorter ones and semi-short ones that stand at the centre of his head.
Uti Nwanchukwu
Media personality, Uti Nwanchukwu has been on dreadlocks for over ten years. He has also mastered the act of making it look stylish and appealing.
Cobhams Asuquo
Producer, singer and songwriter, Cobhams Asuquo rocks dreadlocks simply. Who would have thought that he would rock it so effortlessly?
Naira Marley
Controversial Hip-hop singer, Azeez Fashola better known as Naira Marley rocks deadlocks. However, he leaves them freely to dangle.
Yung6ix
Hip Hop singer, Onome Onokohwomo, better known as Yung6ix rocks dreadlocks in a similar way to Rudeboy.
Young Jonn
Singer and record producer, John Saviours Udomboso, better known as Young Jonn rocks dreadlocks. One would mistake his dreadlock for a braided attachment.
Teddy A
Reality TV star and entertainer, Tope Adenibuyan better known as Teddy-A rocks dreadlocks. Currently, he has it slimmer and brownish.
Johnny Drille
Singer and songwriter John Ighodaro better known as Johnny Drille rocks dreadlocks as part of his unique style. He started on low cut and transformed into dreadlocks.
Pheelz
Record producer, singer and songwriter, Phillip Kayode Moses, better known as Pheelz rocks dreadlocks. Currently, his dreadlocks look gigantic on him.
Mayorkun
Afrobeats singer and songwriter, Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel better known as Mayorkun rocks dreadlocks. His dreadlocks used to be bigger and thicker, however, he seemed to have slowed down on making them big.
Seyi Vibes
Singer and songwriter, Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi, better known as Seyi Vibez also rocks dreadlocks however, he seems not to be stable with it. One minute he is on dreadlocks and the next he flaunts his natural combed hair.
Eedris Abdulkareem
Veteran singer, Eedris Abdulkareem is currently on dreadlocks. He initially started on shorter dreadlocks but has a long and fuller dread now.
Peruzzi
Singer and songwriter, Tobechukwu Victor Okoh better known as Peruzzi currently rocks dreadlocks. He seems not to be stable with it.
Flavour
Hip Hop and highlife singer, Chinedu Okoli, better known as Flavour has been rocking his dreadlocks for more than ten years. He sure looks hot in them.
Alex Iwobi
Super Eagles midfielder, Alexander Chuka Iwobi rocks a brownish-colored dreadlock. Tho the tip of his dreadlock looks artificial at the tip, Alex originally had a natural dreadlock when he started.
Ademola Lookman
Super Eagles winger, Ademola Lookman Olajade rocks dreadlocks. He really looks cute in them.
Check out some female celebrities that rock dreadlocks
DJ Switch
Nigerian Disk Jockey, Obianuju Catherine Udeh better known as DJ Switch has been rocking Dreadlocks since she became known.
Nse Ike Etim
Nollywood actress, Nse Ikpe Etim rocks dreadlocks effortlessly. Well, hers is natural and has since become her trademark.
Asa
Nigerian Pop singer and songwriter, Bukola Elemide, better known as Aṣa has been on dreadlocks for more than a decade. It rocks it effortlessly that one would want to have them too
Omawumi
Singer-songwriter, Omawumi Megble is another female celebrity who began rocking dreadlocks lately. The mother of one who also doubles as an actress is known to have a signature look of rocking full kinky artificial hair. Her switch to dreadlocks is everything adorable.
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