Swaleh Mdoe Stuns Kenyans with Bold New Mohawk Hairstyle: "Midlife Crisis"
- Swaleh Mdoe has long been a favourite among Kenyans who tune in to the 7pm news on Citizen TV, with viewers accustomed to his familiar look
- The journalist surprised many after debuting a bold and youthful haircut during a recent news bulletin
- His new style sparked reactions on social media, with some women openly shooting their shot at the news presenter and others criticising him
Veteran Citizen TV news anchor Swaleh Mdoe has left Kenyans buzzing after debuting a daring new look on live television.
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Swaleh, known for his flawless Kiswahili delivery and hilarious yet thought-provoking Tafakari ya Babu segment, has never shied away from switching things up, but this time, he took it to a whole new level.
What is Swaleh Mdoe's new hairstyle?
For years, the seasoned journalist has maintained a neat, short haircut.
However, during a recent 7pm news bulletin, viewers were greeted by a surprising sight.
The celebrated anchor showed up rocking a youthful mohawk hairstyle.
A mohawk, popular among the youth, is a style where hair on the top of the head is left longer, while the sides are completely shaved from back to front.
His colleagues at Royal Media Services, where Citizen TV studios are located, were equally shocked and could not resist asking about the transformation.
“Inaitwa Mohawk. This haircut only has two people, Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, and Swaleh Mdoe,” he quipped with a smile.
The moment, captured on camera and shared online, spread quickly across social media, sparking mixed reactions.
Watch the video below:
How did netizens react to Swaleh Mdoe's new haircut?
Some fans praised the anchor for his boldness, saying the look made him appear younger, with a few women cheekily shooting their shot.
Others, however, joked that the style might be better suited to a younger age group.
Here are some of their comments:
o_bryan90:
"Hii najua ni Gen-Z alimconvince anyoe hivyo."
nadiah_martin:
"Na amezeeka sasa aondokee wengine wapate kazi daah."
tony_mwirigi:
"Tafakari kuhusu hii heyakati."
djjerryjoe:
"Na babu ameivaaa. Enyewe wazee ni vijana wa kitamboo."
_waingo_:
"Alicheza truth or dare na msupa. but anyway ameiva, anakuwanga na mtu by the way juu siwezi mind, ni kijana alizaliwa mapema."
im_winnyjoyk:
"Midlife crisis huchapa swaleh in small doses."
austine_oduor513:
"Men learn to enjoy this things while young."
@KenyanSays:
"Citizen TV anchor Swaleh Mdoe with a Gen Z haircut is diabolical."
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What did Rashid Abdalla do live on TV?
In a separate story, Swaleh’s colleague Rashid Abdalla, alongside his wife and co-host Lulu Hassan, shared in the excitement after Kenya defeated Morocco in the CHAN 2024 games.
Caught up in the celebratory mood, Rashid donned an orange Harambee Stars jersey matching Lulu’s and showcased his impressive football skills live on air.
He skillfully juggled the ball in the studio before passing it to Lulu, who caught it with a smile, and made a playful joke.
Rashid then praised the goalscorer, Ryan Ogam, who secured Kenya’s victory in the game with the winning goal.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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