TikToker Kenzie Shares Disturbing Encounter with Street Photographer Sherif Shama During Solo Trip to Milan
TikTok is once again at the center of a viral reckoning after creator Kenzie shared a chilling story about her encounter with well-known street photographer Sherif Shama while solo traveling in Milan.
She called a a “piece fo scum” in her viral video, which has since garnered 5 million views and counting.
Sherif Shama Kenzie Swaine
In the now-viral video, Kenzie explains that she met Shama while exploring the city alone. Known for taking candid portraits of strangers on the street, Shama asked to photograph her—something she initially thought was harmless. She is reportedly the “Girl in the Green Dress.”
Later, they went out together for a casual night, as Kenzie admitted she didn’t know many people and was open to meeting new friends. She claimed he said he would show her around the night markets and take more photos of her, but when they met up, she realized he did not have his camera with him, which she thought was odd.
But things quickly took a turn.
Sherif Shama Girl in Green Dress
Kenzie says that when she tried to return to her place to sleep, Shama insisted on coming with her—despite her repeatedly saying no. He followed her on the street, got into her Uber, and ultimately ended up outside her apartment building. According to her account, he nearly forced his way into her place, but she managed to get away.
She described the experience as traumatizing and said she cried the entire night after finally feeling safe inside. The video has since garnered thousands of views and is going viral, sparking an outpouring of anger, with many users demanding Sherif Shama’s social media accounts be taken down and calling for legal consequences.
Sherif Shama Face Reveal
A photo of him, allegedly from that night, has been posted here by Kenzie, allegedly showcasing his identity to viewers.
There are now claims that he removed the video featuring photos he took of her in the green. dress on his page and turned off his comments on the platform.
As outrage builds, many are using the moment to spotlight the risks solo travelers—especially women—can face, and are urging platforms to take swifter action in cases of alleged harassment and predatory behavior.
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Published by HOLR Magazine
Image Credit: @wtffffkenzie TikTok