Shane Eagle Releases Visually Stunning “Afro Comb” Music Video
Shane Eagle Releases Visually Stunning “Afro Comb” Music Video. South African hip-hop luminary Shane Eagle has kicked off the new year with a bang, dropping the highly anticipated music video for “AFRO COMB,” a standout track from his critically acclaimed 2025 album Never Meet Your Heroes.
The visuals, which premiered on YouTube just days ago, transform the introspective song into a cinematic masterpiece, blending raw cultural symbolism with breathtaking artistry. Directed and produced by the innovative team at Cocky Films, the video explores themes of generational pain, identity, and heritage – core elements that made “AFRO COMB” an instant fan favourite upon the album’s November release.
In the video, Eagle navigates evocative scenes that pay homage to African roots, with the iconic afro comb serving as a powerful metaphor for untangling personal and collective history. Art direction by The Art of Hughes brings a surreal, dreamlike quality, while creative direction from Eagle Entertainment and Cocky Films ensures every frame pulses with authenticity.
Cinematography by Jacob Claassens captures Johannesburg’s vibrant energy, lit masterfully by gaffer Mo Lesunyane and spark Absalom Majatladi. Editor Colin von Berg and colourist from Cocky Films polish the project to perfection, with stills captured by photographer Zander Opperman and gear supplied by SunshineCo Jozi.
Since its release, fans have flooded social media with praise, calling it a visual extension of the track’s lyrical depth – where Eagle confronts ancestral struggles head-on, weaving crisp production with pointed bars about self-expression and cultural pride.
Never Meet Your Heroes marked a mature evolution for Eagle, a father and independent label owner whose gold-certified debut has long cemented his place in SA hip-hop. Tracks like “AFRO COMB” showcase his ability to transmute loss into clarity, earning the album rave reviews as one of 2025’s most compelling releases.
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