For music star Akerikin Joseph, better known by his stage name Jose De Man, a promise made is a promise kept—even when it costs him his signature look.
Following a dramatic Champions League final that saw Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) clinch the title against Arsenal, the singer has officially shaved off his hair, fulfilling a bold vow he made to his fans and followers before the match.
The stakes were set high over the weekend when Jose De Man publicly declared his allegiance to the Gunners, stating, “I will cut off all my hair if PSG beats Arsenal during the Champions League final.”
The match proved to be a nail-biter, ending in a tense 1-1 draw after full time and extra time. As the tension mounted, the game was ultimately decided by a grueling penalty shootout, where PSG narrowly edged out the London club to lift the trophy.
True to his word, Jose De Man did not wait for the dust to settle. Shortly after the final whistle, the singer appeared on social media to document the moment he parted ways with his hair. In a video that has since gone viral, the singer is seen sitting in a barber’s chair, calmly watching as his famed locks were shaved off completely.
Addressing his fans after the transformation, a visibly different Jose De Man remained in good spirits despite the loss of his hair. "A man is only as good as his word," he stated. "The bet was made, the match was played, and the result is in. I am a man of my convictions."
Fans have flooded the singer’s social media pages, praising his integrity and commitment to the bet. While some expressed shock at the sudden change in his appearance, many have applauded his sportsmanship in honoring a promise that many would have likely swept under the rug.
As for his football loyalties, Jose De Man says he remains an Arsenal fan for life—though he might be a bit more cautious before placing such high-stakes bets on his team in the future.
