Audio By Carbonatix
Chef Failatu Abdul Razak concluded her ambitious attempt to break the current Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
Chef Faila, as she is popularly known, concluded her impressive effort after an astounding 227 hours and 2 seconds of continuous cooking, spanning from Monday, January 1, 2024, to Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
As the first Ghanaian to undertake such a remarkable feat, Chef Faila rightfully concluded her endeavour with a patriotic touch, concluding the event with Ghana’s national anthem.
The closing ceremony held at the Modern City Hotel, in Tamale, has been widely shared on social media, showcasing the emotional and triumphant moments.
In one of the videos, Chef Faila can be seen saluting the personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces, who played a significant role in supporting her throughout the marathon.

After the anthem, she was warmly embraced by her husband, Lieutenant Reginald Ofosuhene Adjei, a member of the 69 Airborne Force of the Ghana Armed Forces.
Exiting her kitchen, Chef Faila shared emotional moments with the soldiers and her dedicated supporters, shedding tears of joy.
The overwhelming emotions were not confined to Chef Faila alone, as many Ghanaians who had been rallying behind her since the beginning were visibly moved, with some singing and dancing.
The street leading to the Modern City Hotel was filled with thousands of people who gathered to celebrate Chef Faila’s remarkable feat and her significant contribution to Ghana’s culinary industry.
Check out some videos and photos:
Countdown as Chef Faila brings her one-week 'free food' to an end for Ghanaians.
— Adom TV (@adom_tv) January 10, 2024
@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
Officially over @ 227:00:02
— Priscilla Naa-Dei Kotey (@Naa_Nilla) January 10, 2024
Congratulations @FailaAbdulRazak
Thank you chef Eric#Ghana is proud of you#FAILCOOKATHON #FAILACOOKATHON @GWR over to you pic.twitter.com/VxeboNvuLP
Few minutes for Chef Faila to bring her cookathon to and end
@guinnessworldrecords #Failacookathon#CookathonByFaila#AdomShowbiz#FAILCOOKATHON Rest in Peace John Mahama Sarkodie #DumsorIsBack President Akufo-Addo Stonebwoy Wale Jimmy Kimmel Seal Team 6 pic.twitter.com/zZtaQnzFxz— Adom TV (@adom_tv) January 10, 2024
Ladies & Gents,
— GTV Ghana (@GTV_Ghana) January 10, 2024
Chef @FailaAbdulRazak
A National HEROINE! #CookathonByFaila #CookathonOnGTV pic.twitter.com/rC86hhy4Mw
At first I thought it was a f!ght
— Eviana Gh (@EvianaGh) January 10, 2024
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
Now Chairman will have to buy food till there is another Cookathon
— Adom TV (@adom_tv) January 10, 2024
'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
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