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There must be at least a thousand barbing salons in Lagos, but amongst them stands a barbershop that has carved a niche for itself, through exceptional men grooming service delivered in a professional yet friendly environment.
The story of Kayz barbershop is a familiar yet distinct one. Owned by Kufre Nnah popularly known as "KAY", an indigene of Akwa Ibom State, who moved to Lagos fifteen years ago after being unable to gain admission into any of the Nigerian Universities. In a recent chat with Patricia, Mr. Kufre, CEO Kayz barbershop, shared his pains, gains, and life nuggets.

Kufre Nnah (ceo Kayz barber shop)
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The Inspiration behind Kayz Barbershop.
On getting to Lagos, Kay realized the business of owning a barbing salon was a different ball game in comparison to how it was run in UYO, where he had previously owned a small barbershop. He started Kayz barbershop in 2012 after seven years of learning and relearning business dynamics as a barbershop employee in the Lekki area of Lagos.


Most Memorable experience with a celebrity?
This question had Kay beaming with smiles, as he recounts the most generous act of financial measures a celebrity once bestowed on him. Refusing to mention who or what amount he was gifted, Kay, however, disclosed that the unexpected kind gesture was over a million naira, sent to his bank account as a token of kindness.

Other dream jobs?
In his own words, Kay said: " I was aspiring to be an engineer, that was my dream before I became a barber".

The hardest thing about being a barber?
“Well, the stress of standing all day and going from house to house rendering home services coupled with the lack of respect for one's labour as a barber. Nigerians often look down on you for being a barber, one has to develop a thick skin to the insults and just suck it up”, Kay said.

Biggest Celebrity you've styled?
Kay names Atlanta rap trio Migos, Washington DC rapper - Wale, Congolese Soukous musician - Awilo Logomba amongst others, as the biggest celebs he's had the pleasure of working with.

The funniest rumor you've heard about yourself?
His first response was a short laugh before he went on to recount how an old client who suddenly stopped coming in for his regular hair cuts for a long while, walks into the store and he (KAY) asked why the client went elsewhere to get his haircut for as long as he had. This client of his went on to say rumor has it that he (Kay) was "using jazz to cut hair" as they deemed him (Kay) too successful for a barber. This piece of information drew bouts of laughter from Kay's employees who were present at the salon. When asked why he came back to Kayz barbershop, the client said he was driving past the shop when he saw the same person who had told him the rumor, coming out of Kayz barbershop sporting a new haircut.

Kay, in his closing remark, advised anyone aspiring to be in his shoes to have a high-level of tolerance, perseverance, and patience, as the road to being a successful barber is plagued with disappointment, an unfair judgment of character, and what not.

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Nice one guy,keep it up