Kevin Bahati Shocks Fans with Alleged Dreadlock Shave After Arsenal Loss

Kevin Bahati Kioko surprised fans online after debuting a fresh clean-shaven look, allegedly fulfilling a bold promise he had made if Arsenal lost to PSG in the Champions League.

In a video shared on Instagram, Bahati is seen stepping out of his house wearing a brown jacket before settling into a barber’s chair—his barber waiting with a torn Arsenal jersey in hand. Wrapping the jersey around his shoulders, Bahati dramatically turned on a hair clipper just before the video cut off, teasing fans with the caption to “wait for the final results.”

Shortly after, he posted a photo showing off his new bald look, having ditched his signature dreadlocks which he’d kept for over a decade. Alongside the image, he wrote: “New season”—a nod to change and perhaps a jab at Arsenal’s defeat.

The artist appeared to blame himself for putting too much faith in Arsenal, who lost 3-1 on aggregate to PSG in the Champions League semi-final. In the return leg, PSG beat Arsenal 2-1, crushing the hopes of many die-hard fans—including Bahati.

Fans React to the “New Look”

Bahati’s drastic transformation sparked a flurry of reactions online. While some praised his commitment, others were skeptical, speculating the bald head might be the result of Photoshop or AI editing rather than an actual shave.

Here’s what some fans had to say:

• @billymiya: “Photoshop ni nzuri kushinda AI”

• @_.kuyu: “Photoshop you 😅🤣”

• @mrseedofficial: “Mimi najua kichwa yako na forehead vile inakaanga na sio hivyo 😂😂😂”

• @jacky_arshly: “Show us through video kindly 😂😂 hii mchezo wa taon tunaijua”

• @tracy_gathoni: “😂😂😂😂😂😂 dawa ya deni ni kulipa!!”

Not the Only One to Pay Up

Bahati had confidently promised to shave his dreadlocks if Arsenal lost the match—an oath he seems to have kept, whether real or cleverly edited.

He’s not alone in turning public predictions into viral moments. Earlier, businessman Mike Sonko made headlines after claiming he would crash his luxury SUV into a wall if Arsenal lost to PSG. Following the team’s defeat, Sonko shared dramatic photos appearing to fulfill that promise as well.

Both incidents have added to the spectacle surrounding the Arsenal-PSG showdown, showing just how passionately some fans are willing to stake their pride—and even their hairstyles—on football outcomes.

Whether Bahati’s shave was real or a clever prank, one thing is certain: he’s got people talking.