Online Grandma: Meet 75-year-old TikTok Star Kak Cik Yah

A Grandma’s Passion for Cooking and Technology

For Nariah Ahmad, age is no barrier to learning technology: she uploads all her TikTok videos and photos entirely on her own.

A Sensation on TikTok

Kak Cik Yah has been active on TikTok since 2022 but, last week, she became a household name – a remarkable achievement for a 75-year-old grandmother!

Nariah Ahmad, who uses the handle @kakchikya4, became a sensation after her cooking videos went viral on the video-sharing platform last week and garnered millions of views, attracting fans young and old, of various ethnicities – not only from Malaysia but neighboring countries like Singapore and Indonesia.

A Rocketing Rise in Popularity

What’s even more impressive is that her TikTok following has skyrocketed, jumping from a few thousand to over 370,000 in a short time.

A Grandmotherly Presence

Often starting her videos with the phrase, “Assalamualaikum, mula-mula Kak Cik Yah…”, Nariah’s ability to navigate social media and her casual, grandmotherly communication style have touched the hearts of netizens, some of whom regard her as their “online grandma”.

A Meeting with Bernama

Met by Bernama at her home in Kampung Melayu Flats here, Nariah said age is not a barrier to learning technology. Case in point: she uploads all her TikTok videos and photos herself, without help from others!

A Passion for Cooking

Nariah said she has been taking photos and videos of her friends and daily activities for years, largely as a hobby. “Eventually, I thought about posting cooking videos since I love to cook. So, I used my phone to record myself cooking, before uploading them to TikTok,” she said.

Check out the astonishing number of views on her TikTok videos! (Kak Cik Yah @ TikTok pics)

A Recipe for Success

Her first cooking video, uploaded last year, featured a recipe for mango salad. Nariah said she never expected that so many people would enjoy them and leave comments.

All the recipes she shares are her own creations, as well as family recipes passed down through generations.

A Newfound Fame

The cheerful mother of four and grandmother of seven said her cooking videos went viral only recently, which she considers a blessing as it happened during Ramadan.

In the wake of her newfound “fame”, Nariah recently signed a two-month contract with a goat farming company, and has hired an assistant to help manage her daily schedule.

Staying Healthy and Happy

“My daily life is pretty much the same but I’m a bit busier now. I don’t have as much time as before to go out, but that’s OK,” she said, adding that many people, including younger users, recognise her and want to take photos with her.

“My children fully support me but they remind me to take care of myself and ensure I get enough rest and sleep,” she added.

Nariah hopes to one day collaborate with popular content creator Khairul Aming. (Bernama pic)

Looking Ahead

Nariah plans to continue sharing her recipes with her followers as she finds cooking therapeutic. She also dreams of collaborating with popular content creator Khairul Aming.

“I love watching him cook. I would love to meet him and cook with him someday,” she concluded.

Conclusion

Nariah’s story serves as an inspiration to many, showing that age is not a barrier to learning technology and pursuing one’s passions. Her dedication to her craft and her ability to connect with others have made her a beloved figure on TikTok, and we can only expect great things from her in the future.

FAQs

* What is Kak Cik Yah’s age?
+ 75 years old
* How many followers does she have on TikTok?
+ Over 370,000
* What is her handle on TikTok?
+ @kakchikya4
* What is her occupation?
+ Housewife and content creator
* What is her goal for the future?
+ To continue sharing her recipes and collaborating with other content creators