Ghanaian Chef Faila Abdul-Razak’s record attempt at the longest cooking marathon by an individual has fallen short.
A statement from her management attributed her failure to inability to “meet the stringent guidelines set for the by Guinness World Records.”
Her management also cited a violation of the rest break rules as another reason for her unsuccessful attempt.
However, Chef Faila expressed gratitude to Ghanaians who came out in their numbers to support her.
“While the outcome may not be what we anticipated, I am deeply thankful for the unwavering support from our sponsors and partners, as well as the encouragement from our fans, your backing has been instrumental throughout this journey,” she noted in her statement.
The Guinness World Record also acknowledged and commended Chef Faila for her attempt.
“We commend you for your tremendous efforts with this record attempt. We hope you can still be very proud of what you have achieved,” GWR stated.
About Chef Faila’s cook-a-thon
Chef Faila dedicated an impressive 227 hours to her endeavour, generating the attention of many Ghanaians including the Vice President, Dr. Bawumia to the Tamale stadium where the event was held.
Over 10 days, she tirelessly cooked and served over 200 meals to orphans and vulnerable individuals.
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