The world's most-followed TikToker, with over 161.5 million followers, Lame rose to fame during the COVID-19 pandemic with his silent comedy skits and was this year named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
He is among more than 30 prominent figures set to name baby gorillas at the event in Volcanoes National Park. A total of 40 infants will be named, including 18 born in 2024.
Other participants include celebrated American film director Michael Bay, Arsenal legend Bacary Sagna, Burundian singer Khadja Nin, Rwandan-American vocalist Somi Kakoma, philanthropist Vivien Ressler, CEO of Education First North America Dr. Edward Hult, and conservationists working in Volcanoes National Park.
An earlier list also confirmed actress Michelle Yeoh Todt, former FIA President Jean Todt, PSG legend Javier Pastore, Nigerian Afropop star Yemi Alade, and leaders from global conservation organisations.
Launched in 2005, Kwita Izina has become a platform for conservation awareness and sustainable tourism, highlighting Rwanda's success in protecting endangered mountain gorillas.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
