"Siwezi kula": Netizens stunned as TikToker Akoko Val cooks octopus for dinner
Popular TikTok food and lifestyle creator Akoko Val has left netizens’ jaws on the floor after preparing an unusual delicacy that many wouldn’t dare try.

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Akoko has carved a niche for herself on TikTok as what many term the model wife, often showcasing her lavish lifestyle with her young family.
From whipping up local and international cuisines to sharing her morning and evening routines, shopping sprees, and romantic date nights with her mysterious partner, Akoko does it all.
She’s especially known for her cooking videos, in which her son often steals the show by munching on tomatoes while keeping her company in the kitchen.
In one of her most recent videos, the expert home chef surprised fans after preparing seafood for dinner.
However, this was not your usual salmon or tuna; it was octopus, and yes, you read that right.
Akoko documented the entire process, from cleaning the raw octopus to plating it beautifully for her family to enjoy.
She began by dipping it in boiling water, causing the tentacles to curl up dramatically.
After boiling, which left behind a pinkish soup, she seasoned the octopus with her favourite spices before shallow frying it to perfection.
She served the unexpected dish with sautéed potatoes.
"Sunday evening routine. Made octopus, and my gang said 20/20," she captioned her video.
The unfamiliar meal, not commonly served in most Kenyan homes, sparked a flood of reactions in her comment section.
Some viewers were horrified by the idea, while others joked that poverty had saved them from developing expensive or foreign tastes.
Watch the video below:
Here are some comments from social media users:
"Sasa octopus natoa wapi Rongai jameni...wacha tu nikule simba."
"Hiyo kitu inakaa waraka wa amani uliowafanya wayahudi washindwe kula nakunywa wakati ule."
"Lack of money has saved me from such like stuff."
"Waru Tano supper😭😹💔 mylaaaawd kwako siwezi shiba."
"I don’t think I can eat this octopus for life."
"Nilikula hii kitu kwa streets za Tz nilihara mpaka wakanirudisha Kenya."
"This I can only eat if God says its the medicine for not dying."
"Si umasikini ama utajirri ama kujifanya but I swear hii nayo siezi kulaa."

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In another story, Mike Sonko’s daughter, Sandra Mbuvi, sparked criticism after revealing on TikTok Live that she finds dishwashing difficult and time-consuming.
She admitted it could take her hours to clean up, and during the session, she was seen dropping a spoon into a dustbin and refusing to retrieve it.
At another point, she threw away her water bottle, claiming it had an unpleasant smell.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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