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

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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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, which some people feel was meant to have something to do with his sideburns.

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 Dube 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!"

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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Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News