One of the world's most popular TikTok bloggers, Habi Lame, has been appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
This is reported by Euronews.
In his first statement, the 24-year-old Lame said that this appointment would allow him to «see the whole world and its problems». The influencer noted that he is honored to be a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and «be part of an organization that puts children's rights in the spotlight every day».
«From my own experience as a child who was afraid of poverty, struggling to find his passion in school, losing his job during the COVID-19 pandemic, and finding his place and calling in the world, I know that all children can thrive when given a chance and opportunities», the blogger said.
Lamé's family moved from Senegal to Italy when he was a baby, but he only received Italian citizenship at the age of 20. He became famous for his TikTok videos of reactions to everyday life, in which he does not say a word. His popularity increased during the pandemic, when Lame lost his job at a factory and started making more videos. The blogger now has over 162 million followers.
Senegal is a major source of illegal migration to Europe. More than 60% of the country's population is under 25, 90% of whom work in informal jobs.