Khaby Lame

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/khaby-lame

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Khaby Lame born?March 9, 2000
2. Where was Khaby Lame born?Kaffrine, Senegal
3. What is the career start?Began creating content on TikTok during the COVID-19 pandemic
4. Who is Khaby Lame?Khaby Lame is a TikTok star from Senegal who became famous for making funny, silent videos that show simple ways to solve everyday problems.
5. How does Khaby Lame make his videos?He first shows a complicated life hack, then does a hand swipe and a deadpan expression to reveal a much easier solution.

Influencer: An individual who has the capacity to affect the purchasing decisions or opinions of others due to their authority, knowledge, position, or relationship with their audience.
TikTok: A social media platform renowned for its short-form video content, characterized by trends, challenges, and creative expression.
Life Hack: A strategy, trick, or shortcut designed to increase efficiency or productivity in everyday tasks, often presented online.
Non-verbal Communication: The transmission of messages or signals through a nonverbal platform such as eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, and the posture of the body, often conveying meaning without spoken words.