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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Moses Ndungu

Meet the TikTok-famous barber using a shovel and an iron to cut hair

Safari Martins, a barber whose creative techniques have gained him an online following, shaves Ian Njenga in Kiambu, Kenya - (AP)

In a sparse roadside shack on the outskirts of Nairobi, Ian Njenga settles in for a haircut that defies convention.

Despite the agricultural tools adorning the wooden walls – a shovel, shears, and a wrench – Mr Njenga isn't there for hardware. He's there for the unique artistry of Safari Martins, a barber who has garnered a million followers on both Instagram and TikTok under the moniker Chief Safro.

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