Guinness World Records (GWR) has officially disqualified Ghanaian chef Faila Abdul-Razak in her ambitious quest to establish a new record for the longest cooking time. Faila embarked on a 10-day cooking marathon at the Modern City Hotel in Tamale, commencing on January 1st, 2024, with the aim of surpassing the previous record set by Irish chef Alan Fisher (119 hours and 57 minutes) and the initial record held by Nigerian Hilda Baci (93 hours and 11 minutes).
Despite her valiant effort, Faila fell short, cooking for 227 hours. The disqualification was attributed to a violation of the rest break rules, as stated by the Records Management Team in their official statement, deeming her attempt unsuccessful.
In an update shared by Faila's coordinator, Kafui Dey, on Monday, the setback was communicated to her followers. Faila, while acknowledging her fans for their unwavering support, emphasized the pivotal role they played in her culinary journey. The Ghanaian chef remains resilient despite the outcome, expressing gratitude to her supporters for their significant contribution to her culinary endeavors.