Infographic: Interesting facts about Dennis Ombachi aka Roaming Chef

13 June 2024

• Just the other day, Ombachi aka the Roaming Chef was awarded at Sh3.2 million by TikTok

• Dennis reinvented himself as a social media star with a global fan base after an injury ended his rugby career.

Dennis, a self-taught chef and former international rugby sevens player, is renowned for his trademark monosyllabic commentary "Done!" and boasts a following of 2.3 million.

Dennis reinvented himself as a social media star with a global fan base after an injury ended his rugby career.

Following a diagnosis of bipolar disorder in 2018, he turned to cooking to maintain his mental health. During the pandemic, he focused on creating cooking content, keeping his videos "short and snappy."

In 2022, he received the TikTok Award for Best African Content Creator.

Just the other day, Ombachi aka the Roaming Chef was awarded at least Sh3.2 million ($25000) after being included in the TikTok Change Makers Program.

Ombachi was chosen among 50 individuals worldwide as a purpose-driven content creator.

TikTok named Ombachi as part of the program designed to support selected creators globally.

Each Changemaker will receive a Sh3.2 million ($25,000) direct donation to support their advocacy efforts, thereby enhancing the impact of their work.

Dennis has inspired many by regularly distributing meals to underprivileged people across Nairobi.

The former rugby player, with a TikTok following of 2.3 million, reinvented himself as a social media star with a global fan base after an injury ended his sports career.