Chef Falia’s Cook-a-thon attempt disqualified by Guiness World Records

Chef Faila Abdul-Razak, whose name is synonymous with gastronomic endurance, started the cook-a-thon. Chef Faila demonstrated incredible stamina by cooking nonstop for an unbelievable 227 hours.Her goal was to beat the current record for the longest cooking marathon.Regardless of her gallant attempts, she was disqualified due to a technicality.

After 227 hours, Chef Faila (@FailaAbdulRazak) turned off her gas to officially conclude her extraordinary cookathon, in a remarkable singular Guinness World Records attempt.

Her challenge had undergone a review by Guinness World Records. However, in the spirit of awaiting official confirmation from Guinness World Records, Chef Faila joins Dorcus Mirembe, a.k.a. Mama D, a Ugandan lady who attempted the GWR cookathon for an impressive 144 hours (6 days) from December 23rd to 28th, 2023, surpassing the previous record of 119 hours, 57 minutes, and 16 seconds set by Alan Fisher.

🚨ICYMI🇬🇭👩‍🍳🏆: After 227 hours, Chef Faila (@FailaAbdulRazak) has turned off her gas to officially conclude her extraordinary cookathon, in this remarkable singular @GWR attempt.

Her challenge will undergo review by Guinness World Records, awaiting official confirmation.… https://t.co/FKFljvJX7S pic.twitter.com/An30mdMCyw

— Ölele | Building OSN (@OleleSalvador) January 10, 2024

The statement from the records management team clarified the grounds for her disqualification. “A violation of the rest break rules as a result.” – Guinness World Records

Despite the setback, Chef Faila exhibited grace under pressure. Her response to the outcome was nothing short of inspiring.

Read her press release below:

The outcome sparked a wave of reactions online, with supporters expressing their disappointment and critics pointing out the importance of abiding by the rules.

Y’all were laughing at Hilda Baci for being tired early. She adhered diligently to the rules that’s why she got tired early. Her goal wasn’t to go longer but to make sure she equals it without any violations and then proceed to add a little more even if it’s 1 hour.

— 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙮 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 (@dannygh_) March 3, 2024

Ghanaians and failure is like bread and butter. You want to challenge Nigerians in everything but you can’t keep to simple rules rather you people just want to hate pic.twitter.com/5DktI9t06H

— STRONG_MAN_50 🙅‍♂️ (@Ibi_Efe) March 3, 2024

….and this is what and who Ghanaians compared to Hilda?😃🤷🏾‍♂️

So sadly this is where all the cook-a-thon and sing-a-thon jamboree ends? Better luck next time!😃😃

🦅🇳🇬🇳🇬

— ‘tEMItAYo (@seanelhadji) March 3, 2024

This serves as a lesson in the importance of understanding and adhering to the rules, and the fact that even the smallest oversight can lead to disqualification, regardless of the effort put in.

Although Chef Faila’s endeavor was unsuccessful, her enthusiasm and commitment are indisputable. We can only assume that she will soon be making a comeback to the world of cooking challenges.

Her story serves as a stirring tale of ambition, endurance, and resilience. As we await her next move, her attempt stands testament to the fact that the journey is just as significant as the destination.