Youcef A.

Youcef A.

influencer Algeria

Youcef A., known as 'Zazou Youssef', is a 25-year-old Algerian influencer who gained notoriety for his provocative statements on TikTok. On February 24, 2024, he was sentenced to 18 months in prison for inciting terrorism through his videos, which included alarming calls for violence against the Algerian army. With a following of 400,000, his content had previously focused on football, but he shifted to controversial political rhetoric amid rising tensions in Algeria. His statements led to his arrest in January 2024, following reports of hate speech, and he faces a 10-year ban from France as part of his sentence.

Born on Feb 24, 1999 (26 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
63,005
Power
2,606$
Sentiment
3.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
France 2 3.00 0.10% +0% 65,273,511 63,005 $2,700,000 2,606$
Totals 2 65,273,511 63,005 $2,700,000 2,606$
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Recent Mentions

France France: Youcef A. is an Algerian influencer who was sentenced to eighteen months in prison for inciting terrorism. 3

Le Monde: Procès d’un influenceur algérien : « Je voulais juste faire peur pour éviter le chaos en Algérie »

France France: Youcef A., known as 'Zazou Youssef', was sentenced to eighteen months in prison for inciting terrorism on TikTok. 3

Le Monde: L’influenceur algérien « Zazou Youssef » condamné à dix-huit mois de prison pour provocation au terrorisme sur TikTok