Flama Khaleeji wasn’t just a refugee he was a survivor of war. And when he arrived in the Netherlands, he didn’t ask for pity. He asked for space to grow and he used every inch of it.
At just 20, he opened a barbershop in Amsterdam. But this wasn’t your average shop. It became a buzzing creative space a studio for music, a canvas for tattoos, and a launchpad for his own clothing brand.
Flama mentored eleven creatives, helping many of them launch their own successful businesses. Today, he runs the shop with seven barbers even though he’s never picked up the clippers himself.
His vision went beyond the chair. He launched rap sessions in the shop a raw stage for both underground and established artists. What began as smart marketing exploded into a movement: over 10,000 subscribers and viral videos with more than 1.3 million views. A magnet for youth culture.
Four years ago, he crossed paths with Sunnery James and the chemistry was instant. In the studio, they created something electric: a sound that’s impossible to define, but impossible not to feel. That same energy fuels their upcoming releases under Sunnery & Ryan.
Flama isn’t chasing fame. He shares his journey to show what’s possible from the ashes of war to the MainStage of Tomorrowland.
His story is one of resilience, raw passion, and cultural fire.
It’s more than a brand and not just an act.
It’s real.
