Amaarae Cuts Her Hair On Stage At Coachella 2025 — While Repping Ghana Loud And Proud!

Amaarae, the Ghanaian-American singer, took the stage and completely redefined what a Coachella debut looks like! We’re talking a fiery set, an on-stage haircut, and a massive celebration of her homeland! It was a whole vibe, and the internet is buzzing!

Coachella 2025 just witnessed a moment. A Black Star moment.

Amaarae, the Ghanaian-American genre-blender and musical powerhouse, became the first Ghanaian-born female artist to perform a solo billed set at Coachella. And trust me, she didn’t just show up; she showed out. Fans were not ready for what she delivered: unreleased bangers, full-blown Ghanaian sounds, an emotional tribute to her homeland, and a symbolic hair transformation that left the internet shook.

The 29-year-old took the stage around 5 p.m. PT, and right from the jump, it was clear something big was brewing. Rocking a black wig and a bold look, made up of a jet-black leather ensemble featuring a structured, cropped top with exaggerated, oversized sleeves and high-waisted shorts that hugged her figure, showing off her legs and commanding the spotlight.

Amaarae paired the look with thigh-high, glossy black boots that elevated the entire look, literally and stylistically.

Her look was completed with minimal jewelry, except for a chunky silver statement ring and sleek hoop earrings that added an edgy touch without distracting from the boldness of the outfit.

Amaarae let her voice do the first round of talking. She performed unreleased music, a sneak peek at her upcoming album Black Star, dropping this summer, alongside tracks from her 2023 breakout project Fountain Baby.

But she didn’t keep it all about her. Nope. Amaarae used her set to spotlight Ghana’s thriving music scene. Midway through the performance, she proudly shouted out La Même Gang, Joey B, Eazzy, Yaw Tog, and the Asakaa Boys. The speakers shook with Ghanaian trap, hiplife, and Afropop. “A lotta the music you just heard is from my home country, Ghana,” she told the crowd. “I love my country so much.” The crowd roared.

Then came the jaw-dropper. As her final song played, a barber casually walked on stage like it was the most normal thing in the world. Amaarae sat down. The scissors came out. The crowd gasped. Her long black wig was snipped, snatched, and shaved, strand by strand, while she belted out her last note.

Social media went up in flames. X (formerly Twitter) was flooded with reactions.

For those unfamiliar, Amaarae, born Ama Serwah Genfi, formerly known as Petrah, burst onto the scene with her 2017 EP Passionfruit Summers.

Growing up between Ghana, Atlanta, and New Jersey, Amaarae has always been a fusion of worlds.

But on the Coachella stage, she didn’t blend in. She stood out. She made a statement as a Ghanaian woman claiming her space on her own terms.