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Khaby Lame Strikes $975M AI Deal

Senegal:Influencer Khaby Lame has signed a $975 million deal with Rich Sparkle Holdings, allowing the company to create an AI-powered digital twin using his face, voice, and behavior. This virtual version can produce content and host events without his physical presence. The deal

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Published 30 January 2026, 8:00 · Updated 18:23

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Khaby Lame Strikes $975M AI Deal

Senegal:Influencer Khaby Lame has signed a $975 million deal with Rich Sparkle Holdings, allowing the company to create an AI-powered digital twin using his face, voice, and behavior. This virtual version can produce content and host events without his physical presence.

The deal signals a new era of AI-driven influencer branding, with potential annual revenue over $4 billion, while raising questions about identity, consent, and the ethics of AI celebrity likenesses.

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