Nigerian barber in Italy Jimmy Ofuoyan, featured in global magazine

Jimmy Ofuoyan

The captivating and moving story of Jimmy Ofuoyan’s resilient rise to fame has continued to inspire global headlines, and this time, his uncommon expertise caught the recognition of one of the world’s most popular style magazines, The Barber Today.

Being featured by The Barber Today, an independent magazine dedicated to showcasing the best barbers and barbershops worldwide, is a validation of Jimmy Ofuoyan’s thrilling rise as one of world’s renowned hairstylists, putting Nigeria in great spotlight as people of creative minds.

Jimmy Ofuoyan’s indomitable spirit pulled him through the most difficult circumstances any human could ever face in life. He fled the hardship at home as a young lad and his journey to find purpose in Italy led him through Libya where brutal human traffickers abducted and imprisoned him for 18 months.

Jimmy Ofuoyan’s gifted fingers helped him turn adversity into opportunity in captivity, as his survival instinct kicked in, transforming prison into a barbing paradise with a comb and blade. To his captors and fellow inmates, he was a major asset until the dawn of his ecape to Italy, through which he has now conquered the world.

After surmounting initial hurdles in Italy, Jimmy Ofuoyan’s craft quickly set him apart as the best, so much so they crowned him as the undisputable barber king in the Pescara province. He founded 360kuts and it quickly became a home for footballers and top celebrities.

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Jimmy Ofuoyan has moved from the corner of a street in Nigeria to the runways of Europe’s most prestigious fashion shows, transforming models and celebrities, including most followed Tik Toker, Khaby Lame. The Nigerian has  carved out a remarkable place and niche for himself in the world of barbering, earning respect and reputation among international elite class.

Based in Italy but Jimmy Ofuoyan’s clippers have given him a passport to the rest of the world. Through sheer hardwork and consistency, he has built 360kuts into an enviable brand reckoned with in Europe. His continuous presence in international fashion shows represents his successful push of creative boundaries and a confirmation of how far he has come.

Jimmy Ofuoyan’s growing influence extends far beyond the barber’s chair and transcends animating artists and those who dream like he did.

“Every haircut is an opportunity to transform someone — not just how they look, but how they feel. That transformation is what drives me every single day,” Jimmy Ofuoyan said.