By Kyrian Chikay, NewsMirrorNG Reporter & Researcher, Accra, Ghana
I wasn’t looking for her.
I was deep in my usual TikTok scroll — the kind where you’re half-watching dance trends, half-laughing at skits, and fully procrastinating on your to-do list — when I stumbled on a video that made me pause. A Ghanaian woman, apron on, standing over a pot of something delicious, was talking. Not just cooking — talking. And not just about food.
She was calling out bloggers.
“You people don’t post me. I’ve been doing this for years. I’m not controversial, so you ignore me. But I’m working. I’m building something.”
That hit me. As a blogger myself, I felt seen. And maybe a little called out.
So I did what any curious writer would do: I clicked on her profile.
Meet Chef Abbys — Ghana’s Culinary Powerhouse
Her name is Chef Abbys, real name Abena Amoakoa Sintim-Aboagye. And her TikTok page? A feast. Not just for the eyes, but for the soul. Over 1.7 million followers, 38 million likes, and a content library that blends sizzling visuals with cultural storytelling.
She’s not just cooking. She’s preserving heritage. Teaching. Laughing. Building a community.
From unpopular Ghanaian dishes to Taste Africa with Abby, her series are a masterclass in how to make food content that’s both educational and entertaining. She’ll show you how to make abomu, then pivot to egusi soup with a Ghanaian twist. She’s cooked for bachelors, families, and even explored street food across regions.
From Engineering to Egusi
What blew my mind? She’s a trained engineer. She studied construction management, but her passion for food pulled her into content creation full-time. And she didn’t stop there — she founded the Chef Abby School of Food (CASOF) to train young people in culinary skills.
This isn’t just a TikTok hustle. It’s a movement.
So Why Isn’t She Everywhere?
That’s the question she asked — and the one I’m now asking too.
Because in 2025 alone, Chef Abbys was the first Ghanaian food creator invited to the BRIDGE Summit in the UAE, where she moderated a session with Andrew Zimmern. She won eight major awards, including Young Star of the Year at the Women’s Choice Awards, Most Innovative Creator at the Pulse Influencer Awards, and Africa’s Most Innovative Influencer at the PIA Awards. She even beat out creators from Nigeria and Uganda, including the famous Hilda Baci.
And yet, she says Ghanaian bloggers barely post her. Why?
She’s not the only one asking. Scroll through the comments on her videos and you’ll see it — TikTokers from Ghana and beyond echoing her frustration. They’re tired of seeing the same recycled headlines dominate the news cycle while creators like Chef Abbys, who are building something meaningful, get overlooked.
It’s a sentiment I’ve heard before: that Ghanaian media is quick to amplify controversy, but slow to celebrate consistency. That we chase virality, but ignore value. That we’ll repost a scandal a hundred times, but scroll past a woman feeding a continent with culture, skill, and soul.
A Bridge Between Ghana and Nigeria
As a Nigerian living in Ghana, I was especially drawn to how Chef Abbys embraces Nigerian cuisine. She’s cooked suya, egusi, and Naija jollof, always with respect and curiosity. She doesn’t fan the flames of the jollof wars — she builds bridges with flavor.
She’s the kind of creator who could host a pan-African food show tomorrow and have the whole continent watching.
So Here I Am, Writing About Her
Because she asked us to.
Because she’s earned it.
Because sometimes, the most powerful thing a blogger can do is amplify someone who’s already doing the work — quietly, consistently, brilliantly.
So if you’re reading this, go follow @chefabbys. Watch her videos. Share her story. And if you’re a fellow blogger, maybe — just maybe — write about her too.
She deserves the spotlight. And we’re late to the table.
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