Fans React to Desmond Dube’s Funky New Look: “Clientele Is Stressing Him”

Fans React to Desmond Dube’s Funky New Look: “Clientele Is Stressing Him”

  • Desmond Dube is trending on social media after showing off his funky new look
  • The comedian and veteran TV personality posted a picture after getting a unique haircut and beard trim that had everybody scratching their head
  • The jokes were flying online, while some netizens already suspected that Dube was preparing for another show

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Desmond Dube debuted a new hairstyle
Actor and comedian Desmond Dube's new look had tongues wagging. Images: desmond.dube
Source: Instagram

The hilarious Desmond Dube is back to share some laughs with his followers, but he let his new hairstyle do the talking.

The actor and comedian, famous for his TV commercials for Clientele, is trending online after posting a picture debuting his new look, and sure enough, he had social media buzzing.

Taking to his Instagram page on 9 August 2025, Dube shared a close-up picture of his new look, a mostly bald head with a small patch of hair on the front, similar to hairstyles worn by Khitan Men during the Liao dynasty.

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Desmond Dube showed off his new look
Comedian Desmond Dube's unique hairstyle has social media buzzing. Image: desmond.dube
Source: Instagram

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If that wasn't enough, the funnyman also grew out his goatee and moustache, while leaving out an isolated strip of hair between his moustache and ear, meant to be his sideburn.

The hairstyle resembles that of his character Uncle Shadrack from How to Ruin Christmas, and could mean a possible return of the problematic comedy drama. His caption also fueled anticipation of something big coming:

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However, like his video doing the Magumba dance challenge, it is possible that Dube merely used his free will to give fans a good laugh, which was the exact outcome of his hilarious picture.

Here's how fans reacted to Desmond Dube's photo

Dube's new look was likened to similar hairstyles on Shaka iLembe.

The famous isiZulu series is popular for its incredible storyline and unique hairstyles among its cast. It recently landed in hot water after singer Simphiwe Dana accused its creators and actress Nomzamo Mbatha of stealing her hairstyles and failing to credit her.

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Nevertheless, fans said he would make a great addition to the show. Read some of their comments.

MthunziLKDwanya said:

"Auditioning for Shaka Illembe the return."

bonganisikhosa7 asked:

"Has he joined Shaka Ilembe?"

YdnCornel speculated:

"He is looking for a role in Shaka iLembe."

Meanwhile, others are anticipating the return of Uncle Shadrack:

SphiweJohn guessed:

"Maybe they are shooting How to Ruin Christmas again, if it’s not an old pic."

jtthevoicesa said:

"This has to be How to Ruin Christmas. Big love, Groati."

michelle_tatenda was excited:

"Christmas is coming soon, we are gonna enjoy!"
Fans speculated about Desmond Dube's new hairstyle
Supporters said Desmond Dube's hair could mean the return of Uncle Shadrack from 'How to Ruin Christmas'. Image: desmond.dube
Source: Instagram

On the other hand, some blamed Clientele for Dube's new look:

havocdxl28 said:

"Clientele is stressing him."

SneghNtlonze wrote:

"You can’t do funeral cover advertisements for 30 years and come back normal."

Kingpin9891 posted:

"The results of annoying us on TV with Clientele funeral covers."

MXO925GP added:

"I blame Clientele. He looks like a ghost."

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Moroba Moroeng (Entertainment editor) Moroba Moroeng is an entertainment writer at Briefly News and a University of Johannesburg alumni (Public Relations and Communications, 2018). She was the content manager and, later, editor for HipHop Africa, where she honed her proofreading, leadership, and content management skills. Having begun her career as a content writer for Slikour OnLife, Moroba has over four years of experience as a writer specialising in music journalism and entertainment. She joined Briefly News in 2023 and passed a set of training courses by the Google News Initiative. Email: moroba.moroeng@briefly.co.za