Celebrating Khaby Lame: The First TikTok Creator in Europe to Reach 100 Million Followers

Khaby Lame, a 21-year-old creator from Senegal who now resides in Italy, has achieved the remarkable milestone of reaching 100 million followers on TikTok. Despite facing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, Khaby's comedic videos quickly gained popularity and made him one of the most beloved TikTok creators worldwide. He expresses his gratitude to the TikTok community for providing him with a global platform to share his talent and inspire others.

Khaby's TikTok Journey

Khaby joined TikTok during Italy's lockdown and a period of unemployment. Determined to bring laughter to people's lives, he started sharing comedy videos on the platform. His unique creativity, iconic facial expressions, and clever use of irony quickly attracted a large following. In less than 17 months, he has become one of the most recognized and beloved TikTok creators worldwide.

Q&A with Khaby

How did you get started on TikTok? What inspired you to create videos?
What has inspired your sense of humor?
What was your reaction to the overwhelming success on the platform?
What advice do you have for other content creators?
What is your favorite feature on TikTok for creating videos?
Is there a particular video that stands out in your mind?
What was your first viral video?
Which video are you most proud of creating?

Notable Moments on TikTok

March 15, 2020: Khaby starts his TikTok account.
May 14, 2020: Khaby reaches 50k followers.
July 24, 2020: Khaby achieves 10 million likes.
January 16, 2021: Khaby's first video duet with a first reaction.
February 22, 2021: Khaby reaches 1 million followers.
March 14, 2021: Khaby's first video featuring his famous gesture.
May 11, 2021: Khaby surpasses TikTok's follower count.
May 19, 2021: Khaby collaborates with Italian football player Alessandro Del Piero.
June 18, 2021: Khaby replicates his gesture with Paulo Dybala.
June 20, 2021: Khaby appreciates Cristiano Ronaldo for replicating his gesture at the EURO 2020 match.

TikTok is honored to have Khaby as a part of its creative community and looks forward to his future accomplishments on the platform. Congratulations once again, Khaby! Your unique perspective on the world continues to inspire us.