In a bid to set a new Guinness World Record, GWR, Ghanaian chef Failatu Abdul-Rasak, simply known as Faila, has cooked for 227 hours.

Faila had, on 1st January 2024, commenced a cook-a-thon at the Modern City Hotel in Tamale to set a new GWR.

She completed the marathon on Wednesday after ten days.

In a social media post, Faila wrote, “Now, it’s time for us to rejoice and jubilate. This victory is dedicated to God and Ghana. Thank you all, m’pagya!”

During the attempt, Faila attracted support from Ghanaian celebrities, including former Black Star footballers, Stephen Appiah and Asamoah Gyan.

On his Facebook page, Ghana Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia posted about the attempt and donated 30,000 Ghanaian cedis (£1,981) to the chef.

Reacting to the news, the Guinness World Record posted on their X (formerly Twitter) saying “we look forward to reviewing her evidence!”

Faila is attempting to break the record set by Irish chef Alan Fisher, who cooked for 119 hours and 57 minutes to dethrone Nigerian chef Hilda Baci’s record of 93 hours and 11 minutes.

Days before her showdown, Ugandan chef Dorcus Mirembe, popularly known as Mama D, cooked for 144 hours and is awaiting Guinness World Records’ validation.