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Africa-Press – Mauritius. <\/strong><\/span>Khaby Lame, the Senegal-born world\u2019s most popular TikTok personality who never says a word in videos watched by millions of followers, addressed the youth in his native country on Friday when he was appointed as UNICEF goodwill ambassador.<\/b><\/p>\n

The 24-year-old influencer, who has over 162 million followers, rose to fame with charming videos of his reactions to everyday life in which he never says a word. His following surged during the pandemic when he was fired from his factory job and used the extra time on his hands to make and upload more videos.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a true honor to be appointed as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador and be part of an organization that puts children\u2019s rights front and center every day,\u201d Lame said in a statement. \u201cFrom my own experience as a child fearing poverty, struggling to find my passion at school, and losing my job during the COVID-19 pandemic, to finding my place and calling in the world, I know that all children can thrive when they are given a chance and opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n

Senegal is a major source of irregular migration to Europe. Over 60% of Senegalese people are under 25, and 90% work in informal jobs. They have watched for years as money made from natural resources has gone overseas, and many say they have no other choice but to embark on treacherous journeys in rickety fishing boats across the Atlantic.<\/p>\n

Lame moved to Italy from his native Senegal when he was an infant with his working-class parents, but was only granted Italian citizenship when he was 20.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been in Italy for 20 years since I was only 2 years old,\u201d Lame told The Associated Press in Dakar. Looking sharp in a beige suit and a matching tie, he added: \u201cMy blood is from Senegal, but I feel Senegalese and Italian at the same time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lame’s appointment to UNICEF came at the end of a four-day visit to Senegal where he met children and young people who are driving positive change in their communities.<\/p>\n

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