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| The Roaming Chef,Dennis Ombachi |
Former rugby player Dennis Ombachi, aka The Roaming Chef, has funnily shared a photo of his dad questioning him on KSh 3.2 million he received from TikTok. Dennis Ombachi shares hilarious screenshot from their family group chat. Ombachi had been selected for the TikTok Change Makers Programme, a global initiative involving 50 TikTok creators. How much did Ombachi receive for the TikTok award? He was selected as one of the 50 creators globally for the TikTok Change Makers Programme. The programme is designed to spotlight diverse voices and strengthen its global community by educating, advocating, and inspiring collective action. Each selected changemaker, including Ombachi, would receive a $25,000 (about KSh 3.25 million) donation to support their respective causes, significantly elevating the impact of their work. The content creator shared a screenshot of his dad questioning him about the money in a family WhatsApp group. He captioned it: “Someone tell my father this was fake news, ndio ame ingia TikTok.” Netizens react to Dennis Ombachi Here is what they had to say: @sangdebby: “We are sorry we can’t come to your aid now. All we can do is wish you well but if you are patient enough you can wait we stabilize this country.” @alexis_cyn: “Hee mzee anataka share take.” @ModernKitchn: “Pea mzee iyo 200k ajue atafanya nini nayo mkipanga vitu zingine.” @s_vyle: “We ulikula 3.2 million bila kuambia family.” @DoctorReign: “Black tax ni ushuru pia.” @spana_Konki: “Tumia mzee kakitu kadogo.” Ombachi’s rise on TikTok After an injury ended his rugby career, Dennis turned to cooking to maintain his mental health following a diagnosis of bipolar disorder in 2018. During the pandemic, his content gained widespread acclaim, earning him the TikTok Award for Best African Content Creator in 2022. With a following of 2.3 million, Dennis is known for his quick, engaging cooking videos punctuated with his trademark “Done!” catchphrase.
by Patricia Tonui