Ghanaian culinary content creator Abena Amoakoaa Sintim-Aboagye has been named to the 2025 TIME100 Creators List, a global recognition of the most influential digital creators shaping culture and inspiring change.
Known widely by her online persona, Chef Abbys, the Ghana-based creator has earned a reputation for promoting African cuisine to global audiences through her engaging food videos.
With more than 1.4 million followers on TikTok, she has become a prominent voice in the online food space, spotlighting dishes from Ghana and other African countries.
Her role as a self-described “African Food Tourist” has earned her recognition as one of the top content creators selected from 15 different countries.
Reacting to the recognition, Sintim-Aboagye described it as a major milestone not just for her personally, but for African food culture and creators across the continent.
“I’m incredibly honored to share that I’ve been named to the TIME100 Creators List for 2025, a recognition that celebrates the most influential creators in the world shaping culture and inspiring change. From Ghana to global stages, I’ve carried one mission, to boldly spotlight African food, stories, and identity with the respect and reach they deserve. To be recognized by TIME is not just a personal milestone, it’s a win for every African storyteller, every home cook, and every young creator daring to be different.”
The TIME100 Creators List is an annual compilation that honours creators who are redefining content and using their platforms to inspire change, entertain, and elevate underrepresented stories.
Chef Abbys joins international stars such as MrBeast, Keith Lee, Kai Cenat, and others on the 2025 list.
Her inclusion is widely seen as a step forward in giving African culinary traditions a place on the global stage.