UAE: Man who went viral without saying a word talks it up in Dubai

UAE: Man who went viral without saying a word talks it up in Dubai

Senegalese-Italian content creator Khaby Lame during the 1 Billion Summit in Dubai on Wednesday. KT Photos: Muhammad Sajjad

Published: Wed 10 Jan 2024, 9:54 PM

For a man who went viral for not uttering a single word and having one exasperated emotion, Senegalese-Italian content creator Khaby Lame had plenty to say and express while addressing Dubai.

“I started doing videos only to make people laugh during the pandemic,” he said, speaking to a packed audience at the 1 Billion Followers Summit. “Now, thanks to God, I was able to buy a house for my mother and me with my income.”

Throwing in his trademark expressions and gestures, he kept the crowds in splits. When he was asked what he thought was success, he kept quiet for a while, as the crowd burst into laughter. “I am thinking,” he said, struggling not to laugh. “When people ask me questions, I answer. I don’t keep quiet.”

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The Tiktoker, who has 161 million followers and is the most followed account on the platform, was a factory worker at the start of the pandemic. His wordless reactions to ridiculous videos have gone viral and have been turned