Ghanaian chef Failatu Abdul-Razak’s bid to break the world record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual has unfortunately fallen short.
Her goal was to surpass the official 119-hour record set by Alan Fisher.
However, in a press release shared on her Instagram page on Sunday, March 3, Chef Faila revealed that her attempt did not meet all the strict guidelines set by the Guinness World Records (GWR).
“A statement from the Records Management Team cited a violation of the rest break rules, resulting in an unsuccessful attempt,” part of the statement read.
Despite the setback, Guinness World Records (GWR) commended Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak and encouraged her to pursue future record attempts.
In response, Chef Faila expressed gratitude for the support shown by Ghanaians and everyone who rallied behind her during her record-breaking attempt.
“Although this attempt did not result in a world record, it has been an invaluable experience. I am proud of the dedication and hard work put forth, and I am committed to continuing to push boundaries in the culinary world,” she added.
Chef Faila began her Guinness World Record (GWR) attempt for the longest cooking marathon on January 1st, concluding on January 10th at the Modern City Hotel in Tamale.
She completed an impressive 227-hour cook-a-thon after ten days of continuous cooking. Throughout the marathon, Failatu demonstrated exceptional culinary skills, preparing a wide variety of dishes amidst a vibrant display of Northern Region culture.
This comes after the GWR announced that Afua Asantewaa failed in her quest to break the record for the longest singing done by an individual.