Manhood or Mask? Zweli Weighs in on the Rising Trend of Fake Beards

We’ve all seen the rise of the "beard gang," but what happens when nature just won't cooperate? On this episode of Afternoons with Zweli, we’re exploring the booming world of men’s facial hair alternatives. We’re diving into the work of Kenneth Ing, whose Hong Kong-based company is transforming the game with bespoke, hand-made fake beards that are so realistic, you’d never know the difference. But beyond the craftsmanship, we’re asking the hard questions: Is this the ultimate confidence hack for the modern man, or are we just bowing to impossible societal pressures? We’re breaking down the complexities of masculinity, the history of facial hair as a symbol of power, and whether "faking it 'til you make it" applies to your jawline. Whether you’re Team Natural or intrigued by the bespoke alternative, this is a conversation about what it means to look and feel the way you want. Spend weekday afternoons with Zweli. He keeps you in the loop with everything from music and movies to sport and pop culture. Hear what the Word on the Street is, test your skills with the high-pressure 6 Out of 6, and get ready to be entertained. Thank you for listening to an Afternoons with Zweli podcast Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 12:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) toAfternoons with Zweli broadcast on 947 https://www.primediaplus.com/station/947 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/FeeL6wYor find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/pRBikjo Subscribe to the 947 Weekly Newsletter herehttps://buff.ly/hf9IuR9 Follow us on social media 947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/ 947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg 947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg 947 on X https://x.com/947 947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947JoburgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.