Chef Failatu Abdul Razak, affectionately known as Chef Faila, embarked on a monumental journey to break the current Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon, attempting to cook her way into history.
Unfortunately, her quest concluded today, Wednesday, January 10, 2024, after an astounding 227 hours and 2 seconds of continuous cooking, spanning from January 1 to January 10, 2024.
As the first Ghanaian to undertake such a feat, Chef Faila has become a source of immense pride for the nation.
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Her bid concluded with a poignant moment as she played the National Anthem of Ghana, “God Bless Our Home Land,” resonating with the sentiments of unity and national identity.
Videos capturing the closing moments of Chef Faila’s cook-a-thon at the Modern City Hotel in Tamale have taken social media by storm.
In one of the clips, Chef Faila is seen saluting the supportive personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces while the national anthem played in the background.
Post-anthem, Chef Faila was warmly embraced by her husband, Lieutenant Reginald Ofosuhene Adjei, a member of the 69 Airborne Force of the Ghana Armed Forces.
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Overwhelmed with emotion, Chef Faila stepped out of her kitchen to share heartfelt moments with soldiers and supporters, tears of joy streaming down her face.
The emotional scene did not stop with Chef Faila; onlookers, many of whom had supported her from day one, were visibly moved, shedding tears of pride and joy while others joined in song and dance.
The street leading to the hotel was flooded with thousands of people who came together to celebrate Chef Faila’s remarkable culinary achievement.
Ladies & Gents,
Chef @FailaAbdulRazak
A National HEROINE! #CookathonByFaila #CookathonOnGTV pic.twitter.com/rC86hhy4Mw
— GTV Ghana (@GTV_Ghana) January 10, 2024#failcookathon: @JahBless_Faila has finished her 227-hour cook-a-thon. We are incredibly proud of her. 👏🇬🇭 pic.twitter.com/uDhxt37LUY
— Class 91.3FM (@Class913fm) January 10, 2024Now Chairman will have to buy food till there is another Cookathon 😂
'Free food' era has officially been ended
@guinnessworldrecords #Failacookathon#CookathonByFaila#AdomShowbiz#FAILCOOKATHON Rest in Peace KPMG John Mahama Sarkodie President Akufo-Addo #DumsorIsBack pic.twitter.com/xUEPxVtB85
— Adom TV (@adom_tv) January 10, 2024Officially over @ 227:00:02
Congratulations @FailaAbdulRazak
Thank you chef Eric#Ghana is proud of you#FAILCOOKATHON #FAILACOOKATHON @GWR over to you pic.twitter.com/VxeboNvuLP
— Priscilla Naa-Dei Kotey (@Naa_Nilla) January 10, 2024At first I thought it was a f!ght😫
Crowd reaction as chef Faila prepares to put down her utensils and ingredients to end her Cook-a-thon journey
Video credit: Zionfelix
#FAILCOOKATHON pic.twitter.com/pujuNJ5hKJ
— Eviana Gh (@EvianaGh) January 10, 2024He spent 3 days riding on a bicycle from Ashaiman to Tamale.
All for the love of Faila
@guinnessworldrecords #Failacookathon#CookathonByFaila#AdomShowbiz#FAILCOOKATHON Rest in Peace Abena Sarkodie Blacko #DumsorIsBack President Akufo-Addo Jimmy Kimmel Amerado pic.twitter.com/305C8nhNfh
— Adom TV (@adom_tv) January 10, 2024He spent 3 days riding on a bicycle from Ashaiman to Tamale.
All for the love of Faila
@guinnessworldrecords #Failacookathon#CookathonByFaila#AdomShowbiz#FAILCOOKATHON Rest in Peace Abena Sarkodie Blacko #DumsorIsBack President Akufo-Addo Jimmy Kimmel Amerado pic.twitter.com/305C8nhNfh
— Adom TV (@adom_tv) January 10, 2024Countdown as Chef Faila brings her one-week 'free food' to an end for Ghanaians.
@guinnessworldrecords #Failacookathon#CookathonByFaila#AdomShowbiz#FAILCOOKATHON Rest in PeaceJohn Mahama Blacko President Akufo-Addo KPMG Seal Team 6 #DumsorIsBack Ecuador Faila Stonebwoy pic.twitter.com/Pv0xS1DQ7b
— Adom TV (@adom_tv) January 10, 2024Chef Faila’s journey, though falling short of the Guinness World Record, stands as a testament to her dedication, culinary prowess, and the unwavering support of the Ghanaian community.
As she wraps up this historic cook-a-thon, Chef Faila leaves behind a legacy of resilience and national pride, inspiring aspiring chefs and captivating the hearts of her fellow Ghanaians.
