When 25-year-old Khaby Lame — the world’s most-followed TikToker with over 160 million fans and an estimated net worth of $20 million (about Sh2.6 billion) — stepped onto the CANEX 2025 stage in Algiers two weeks ago, his trademark grin lit up the room as the hall erupted in cheers.
He needed no introduction. The Senegalese-Italian creator, speaking in a thick Italian accent, fielded questions from journalists, and my turn came.
You make the world laugh, but what makes Khaby laugh?
How do you describe yourself?
Khabane "Khaby" Lame, a Senegalese-born TikToker based in Italy.
Photo credit: Pool
Let’s talk about your upbringing…
How was life growing up in Italy?
You left Senegal at a very young age, do you have any memories of Touba?
And did it work?
Do you feel the pressure of being a celebrity, and how do you handle it?
Khaby Lame, 25-year-old content creator, when he attended the Creative Africa Nexus (Canex) 2025 fire side chat on September 7, 2025 in Algiers, Algeria.
Photo credit: Pool
Are you very religious?
What is your definition of success?
Besides winning Oscars, do you harbor any other dreams?
