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Ghanaian food creator and advocate
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Chefabbys (born Abena Amoakoaa Sintim Aboagye) is a Ghanaian Culinary content creator , African Food Advocate and a Philanthropist. She is known for promoting African cuisine through digital media, culinary events, and food education. She is the founder of Chefabbys School of Food, CASOF, a Ghana-based initiative that combines cooking classes, food tourism, and cultural storytelling.
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Early life and education
Abena Sintim Aboagye was born and raised in Ghana on 6th July 1999. She developed an interest in cooking at a young age, influenced by Ghanaian home-style dishes and traditional markets. Her passion for food evolved into a professional career focused on showcasing African cuisine.
Career
ChefAbbys began her career as a digital food creator, sharing traditional Ghanaian and African recipes online, she has a degree in Construction Management as well. Her work emphasizes the use of local ingredients and aims to make African dishes more accessible to global audiences.
In 2024, she established The chefabbys school of food, which offers culinary workshops, food tourism experiences, and cooking classes centered on Ghanaian and West African cuisine. She has also collaborated with local and international food brands to promote African food culture.
In 2025, she launched The Big Street Feast, a large-scale feeding initiative designed to provide meals for over 15,000 people across multiple communities in Accra Ghana. The project focuses on celebrating Ghanaian street food culture while addressing food insecurity by bringing together chefs, volunteers, and local vendors to serve nutritious meals in public spaces.
In 2025, she represented Ghana at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France as one of 21 global creators selected by TikTok. She became the first Ghanaian creator to meet the TikTok CEO as part of the program
Brand collaborations
ChefAbbys has collaborated with several organizations and brands, including Kivo Range of Products, where she serves as a 360 Brand Ambassador. She has also worked collaborated with Diaspora Affairs , Office of the President , to promote Ghanaian food.
Awards and recognition
- 2025 TikTok Awards SSA – Nominated for Creator of the Year
- 2025 TikTok Awards SSA – Nominated for Food Creator of the Year
- 2025 Cannes Lions Festival – Selected among 21 global TikTok creators
- 2024 Pulse Awards Food creator of the year
- Recognized as one of Ghana’s leading culinary content creators promoting African food culture
- In 2025, Chefabbys was recognized on the TIME100 Creators list by TIME magazine for her influence in promoting African food and culture on the global stage. The recognition highlighted her efforts in redefining African culinary storytelling, her impact as a food content creator, and her commitment to empowering young creators across the continent.
- In 2025, Chefabbys cooked with the Mayor of London in a cultural cooking session that showcased African cuisine and celebrated food as a tool for cultural connection and community engagement.
- In 2025, Chefabbys was featured on TikTok’s Discover List, which highlights influential creators across the world using the platform to inspire and create cultural impact. Her inclusion recognized her role in promoting African food content, storytelling, and community through digital creativity.
- In 2025, Chefabbys also featured in Tiktok All African Stars Series
Philanthropy and mentorship
Chefabbys is the founder of The Big Street Feast, a large-scale feeding initiative aimed at addressing food insecurity in Ghana. The project provides meals to communities and has served over 20,000 people since its inception. Through this initiative, she aims to use her platform and influence to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger), advocating for food access, nutrition, and sustainable solutions to end hunger by 2030.
Personal life
Chefabbys is based in Accra, Ghana. She continues to travel across Africa through food, creating culinary and cultural experiences that highlight regional ingredients and traditions.
References
https://time.com/collections/time100-creators-2025/7299088/abena-amoakoaa-sintim-aboagye/
https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/articles/cj3llg7meego.amp
https://3news.com/showbiz/celebrities/chef-abbys-to-feed-over-15000-street-people-on-world-food-day
https://www.myjoyonline.com/chef-abbys-represents-ghana-at-cannes-lions-2025-for-tiktok/
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