“It started with lies, it has to end with lies” – Chef Smith on GWR cook-a-thon attempt

Ghanaian Chef Ebenezer Smith, also known as Chef Smith, recently admitted in an interview to falsifying a Guinness World Record (GWR) certificate.

He confessed to modifying a certificate found online from the Guinness World Records website, inserting his own details.

When questioned about the forgery, Chef Smith explained that he had long admired Guinness World Records and decided to create a record for the longest individual cooking marathon, claiming to have cooked for 820 hours.

Chef Smith confessed his GWR attempt began with deception and continued at such.

“Everything started with lies and it has to end with lies,” Chef Smith stated.

However, despite Chef Smith’s assertions and claims from his manager of receiving a confirmation email from Guinness World Records (GWR), GWR clarified that they had no record of any such application or attempt from Chef Smith.

This revelation led to public backlash, as it became evident that the certificate was likely not genuine.

Madalyn Biefield, Public Relations Manager for GWR, emphasized, “No, it is not true at all. He does not hold the GWR title, and that is not our certificate.”

Chef Smith in a recent video apologized for his actions.

Watch video below from 14:35: