Kenyan barber who wields a sharpened shovel thrives on Africa’s social media craze

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Unconventional tools are a hallmark for Safari Martins, who is one of Kenya’s most recognisable barbers with around one million followers on each of his Instagram and TikTok accounts.

January 2, 2026 — 2.45pm