Reactions As Islamic Scholar Sheikh Ahmad Labeeb Put Away Lawani As He Relocates To USA

• Sheikh Ahmad Labeeb’s new photo in the US, showed him without his heavy Lawani (Turban) he used to wear while working as an Alfa in Nigeria.
• This new photo of him has ignited a wave of reaction from online users who couldn’t believe his youthful look 

Renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Labeeb has garnered attention online with his recent photos, showcasing his new life in the United States.

In March 2024, Sheikh Labeeb made headlines for visiting Nigerian celebrities Naira Marley, Sam Larry, and Zinoleesky regarding the passing of Mohbad. A notable moment from the visit was his prayer seeking justice for Mohbad’s death.

Sheikh Labeeb also sparked debate in July 2024 with his criticism of actor Femi Adebayo’s involvement in a movie featuring a niqab in robbery scenes.

Recently, the Islamic scholar’s relocation to the USA has generated buzz, with many noticing his changed appearance.

Photos show Sheikh Labeeb without his traditional Lawani (turban), adopting a more contemporary look.

Online reactions have been mixed, with some users commenting on the scholar’s new appearance.

An online user @OyinTGSPE had tweeted, “Alfa enters Yankee, fling Lawani.”

See other comments that followed…

@PIXEL_PITCH: Make him where lawani Make them think say hin don mad.

@Babz4elect: He knows the sane people over there don’t dress like this. Only in his father land will you see people dress like this and feels very important.

@hupzyluv: No be this Alfa go do sermon for Naira Marley house that time😮.

@official_joymarcella: Why him no wear enter yankee make them pack am join werey 😂😂😂😂.

@efewealth_01: A vivid example to show that Nigerians are only interested in religion because of poverty😂.

@uxwale’s profile picture uxwale 14 h Where are the 10 yards of gele.

@gloria.billions: If na you, you no go fling am?😂.

@shuga_8: So this man na young man 😂 na poverty make am carry religion for head like many other Africans 😂.