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  • “I don’t deserve to live. I’m so sorry,” Chef Smith apologized to the people of Ghana

    “I don’t deserve to live. I’m so sorry,” Chef Smith apologized to the people of Ghana

    Ebenezer Smith, a Ghanaian chef known by the moniker Chef Smith, has issued an apology over his falsified Guinness World Record (GWR) certificate.

    During a press conference held in Accra on Tuesday, Chef Smith claimed he had set a new GWR for the longest individual cooking marathon, clocking in an impressive 802 hours and 25 minutes.

    However, upon verification, GWR confirmed that the certificate Chef Smith displayed did not come from them. According to GWR, “The current and true record holder is: The longest cooking marathon (individual) is 119 hr 57 min 16 sec and was achieved by Alan Fisher (Ireland) in Matsue, Shimane, Japan, from 28 September to 3 October 2023.”

    In a tearful interview with Serwaa Amihere on GHOne TV, Chef Smith apologized to Ghanaians and the international community for the deception and disgrace his actions had caused.

    “I want to apologize deeply on this significant platform. To the world, I am truly sorry. In my desperation to make a living, I made a grave mistake. I don’t deserve to live. I beg for forgiveness from the entire nation,” he pleaded.

  • GWR: Ghana’s Ace Liam Becomes Youngest Male Artist at age one

    GWR: Ghana’s Ace Liam Becomes Youngest Male Artist at age one

    The remarkable ability of one-year-old prodigy Ace Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, who is now officially the Guinness World Record’s (GWR) Youngest Male Artist, has shone a light on Ghana’s artistic landscape.

    Ace Liam showed his extraordinary talent and perseverance at a very young age by breaking the record a few months prior to this incredible accomplishment.

    The news was sent to Chantelle Eghan, the young artist’s mother, via email by Guinness World Records. The email stated, “We are thrilled to inform you that your application for Youngest Artist (Male) has been successful and you are now the Guinness World Record Title Holder.”

    Ace Liam’s official acknowledgement not only brings attention to his exceptional skills but also establishes him as a global icon of exceptional young talent.

    The email not only revealed Ace Liam’s new title but also stated that he is now qualified for a free certificate from Guinness World Records, with the possibility to buy more through the GWR store. For Ace Liam and his family, this acknowledgment marks a tremendous turning point and honours his extraordinary accomplishment in the art world.

    Ghana can be proud of Ace Liam’s achievement, which shows how the nation can develop extraordinary talent at a young age. His narrative shows that talent and creativity can flourish at any age, which is an inspiration to aspiring artists everywhere. The world is excited to see what contributions Ace Liam will make in the future to the art community as he continues to grow and develop his artistic talents.

  • GWR: Ghanaian activist, Abubakar Tahiru sets record for hugging 1,123 trees

    GWR: Ghanaian activist, Abubakar Tahiru sets record for hugging 1,123 trees

    Ghanaian student studying forestry and environmental activism has broken the record for the most trees hugged in an hour.

    Abubakar Tahiru, 29, hugged 1,123 trees in total—nearly 19 every minute on average.

    Abubakar developed a strong interest in the preservation of the natural world while growing up in a farming village in Tepa, Ghana.

    Abubakar relocated to Auburn University in Alabama, USA, last year to start his master’s programme in forestry after completing his undergraduate studies in forestry at one of Ghana’s best universities. 

    Tuskegee National Forest, one of four national forests in the timber-rich state of Alabama, was the site of his record attempt.

    For the purposes of this record, a hug is described as a close embrace with both arms wrapped around a tree. The attempt is deemed invalid if a tree is hugged more than once or if any tree is damaged.

    According to Abubakar, the hardest part of the record attempt was having to move quickly between trees while making sure that each hug met the requirements. He also discovered that the act of repeatedly hugging was very exhausting.

    His attempt to break the record was made more difficult by the fact that he was fasting for Ramadan and therefore was not allowed to drink any water.

    “Not being able to drink water throughout the attempt posed a significant challenge, especially given the physical exertion required,” Abubakar said.

    “However, this also proved to be helpful in a way, as there was no need to pause for water breaks, allowing me to continue the attempt uninterrupted from start to finish.”

    Abubakar easily beat the minimum requirement of 700 to become the first holder of this record, averaging one hug every three seconds.

    “Achieving this world record feels incredibly rewarding,” he said.

    “It’s a meaningful gesture to highlight the crucial role of trees in our ecosystem and the urgency of environmental conservation.”

    Abubakar now intends to increase his involvement in forestry by working on the creation of sustainable practices and partnering with environmental organisations to support sustainable projects, following his achievement of this world record.

    It is important to me to motivate young people in Ghana, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds like the one I grew up in, by demonstrating to them that it is possible to overcome obstacles and have a big impact. — Abubakar

  • Chef Smith completes his cook-a-thon with 820-hours (Video & Photos)

    Chef Smith completes his cook-a-thon with 820-hours (Video & Photos)

    At 820 hours today, Ghanaian chef Ebenezer Smith, also referred to as Chef Smith, came to an end of the longest cooking marathon ever completed by one person. 

    Chef Smith started his attempt to set a new Guinness World Record on February 1, 2024, with the goal of becoming the record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.

    Despite his earlier complaints about the lack of attendance at his cook-a-thon, last night’s event went extremely well, featuring a star-studded lineup that included Praye Tietia, Yaw Tog, Amerado, Kofi Jamar, and Asakaa Boys.

    Many celebrities passed through the Amadia Shopping Centre at Spintex during this incredible challenge, including Kwaku Manu, Clemento Suarez, and Nana Ama McBrown, among many others, to help Chef Smith achieve the amazing feat. 

    Chef Smith aims to beat the official 119-hour record set by Alan Fisher.

    Officially announcing the end of his cookathon, he wrote on Instagram, “Happy Independence Day Everyone!Thank You all for the love. This is for us this is for Ghana ????????”.

    See photos below;

  • Chef Faila’s cook-a-thon attempt unsuccessful

    Chef Faila’s cook-a-thon attempt unsuccessful

    The attempt by Ghanaian chef Failatu Abdul-Razak to break the record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual has failed.

    Her goal was to surpass Alan Fisher’s official record of 119 hours.

    However, Chef Faila revealed that her attempt did not meet some of the strict guidelines set by the Guinness World Records (GWR) in a press release that was posted on her Instagram page on Sunday, March 3. 

    A portion of the statement said, “A statement from the Records Management Team cited a violation of the rest break rules, resulting in an unsuccessful attempt.”

    Notwithstanding the obstacle, GWR congratulated Chef Faila and urged her to go for more records.

    Chef Faila expresses gratitude to Ghanaians and everyone who supported her during her attempt.

    “Although this attempt did not result in a world record, it has been an invaluable experience. I am proud of the dedication and hard work put forth, and I am committed to continuing to push boundaries in the culinary world,” she added. 

    Chef Faila began her longest cooking marathon for GWR on January 1st and concluded it at the Modern City Hotel in Tamale on January 10th. 

    She spent ten days in the kitchen and finished her attempt at a 227-hour cook-a-thon.

    Failatu demonstrated remarkable culinary prowess during the long cooking session, crafting a wide variety of dishes in the midst of a vibrant cultural exhibition by the Northern Region’s populace.

    Read the full statement below:

  • Cook-a-thon: Chef Smith exceeds 600 hours; set to end on March 6

    Cook-a-thon: Chef Smith exceeds 600 hours; set to end on March 6

    Chef Ebenezer Smith, a Ghanaian, has cooked for more than 600 hours and is aiming to break the existing record for the longest cooking session by an individual.

    Monday marks day 26 of Chef Smith’s 610 hours of cooking at the Amadia Shopping Centre at Spintex, being the official sponsor. He started his cooking marathon on February 1 and plans to finish it on March 6, 2024.

    Renowned Ghanaian celebrities, including Kwaku Manu, Clemento Suarez, Nana Ama McBrown, SDK, OB Amponsah, and others, have flocked to the location of the marathon in support of Chef Smith.

    Already, another Ghanaian Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak has embarked on similar record attempt cooking for 227 hours.

    Official confirmation of Failatu’s attempt has not yet been issued by Guinness World Records.

  • Guinness World Record disqualifies Afua Asantewaa’s sing-a-thon attempt

    Guinness World Record disqualifies Afua Asantewaa’s sing-a-thon attempt

    The Guinness World Record contender for the longest individual singing marathon, Afua Asantewaa, has been formally disqualified.

    On their social media page, GWR revealed via a tweet that although Afua’s attempt to set a record for the longest singing marathon was unsuccessful, they hoped she would try again soon.

    “Unfortunately Afua’s Guinness World Records attempt for the longest singing marathon was not successful, but we hope that she will make another attempt soon. We’ve seen how inspirational it has been for her fans. The evidence check had already begun before Afua requested priority service, so we refunded her payment earlier this month. We wish Afua the best of luck with any future record attempts” GWR tweeted in response to a fan’s question about Afua record.

    Afua Asantewaa sang for five days straight, starting at midnight on Sunday, December 24, and ending at seven in the morning on December 29.

    The young woman had sung for five days, six hours, and 55 minutes when she ended her record attempt on Friday morning.

    A few weeks ago, Afua Asantewaa revealed that she and her team paid for the priority review because they had been waiting weeks for an official statement from Guinness World Records regarding the longest singing marathon attempt ever made by an individual.

    She claims that although the priority review is $650, there are additional unstated fees. As a result, she ended up paying $750 in total.

    Ghanaians have been deeply hurt by this disqualification.

  • ‘I paid $750 for a premium review of my singathon’ – Afua Asantewaa reveals

    ‘I paid $750 for a premium review of my singathon’ – Afua Asantewaa reveals

    Journalist Afua Asantewaa Aduonum, who attempted a sing-a-thon in December 2023, has revealed that she and her management have paid for a sing-a-thon priority review.

    Afua disclosed in an interview with Joy Prime, a station based in Accra, that the verification process typically takes up to 12 weeks, which is why she decided to expedite it after waiting for two weeks. She claims that the $750 priority review will be completed in a matter of 1-4 days, whereas the standard review takes 12 weeks.

    “Because of the popularity of the event they requested for our files. After two weeks of waiting, we requested a priority review. The normal review takes not less or more than 12 weeks. But if you want it quick you pay an amount of money and they review your file within five working days.

    So that’s what we paid for. Officially, it’s $650 but when you are going to pay, you’ll need to pay some transaction fee so we did roughly $750,” she said.

    On December 24, 2023, Asantewaa began her vocal journey with the Sing-a-thon, a marathon singing endeavour that captivated audiences. After an incredible 126 hours and 52 minutes, the musical odyssey came to an end on December 29.

    During the holiday season, Afua Asantewaa’s sing-a-thon brought Ghanaians together by popularising Ghanaian music.

  • Ghanaian fitness athlete breaks Guinness World Record [Photos]

    Ghanaian fitness athlete breaks Guinness World Record [Photos]

    Fast-rising strongman and powerlifter Evans Nana Ekow Aryee, better known as “Evans the Hulk,” has raised the profile of Ghana once more by breaking a Guinness World Record.

    The Ghanaian athlete living in Belgium broke the record for the fastest 400 kg incline frame carry over a 10-meter course.

    On January 26, 2024, in Milan, Italy, he finished the task on the Lo Show Dei Record set in just 8.07 seconds.

    Prior to this accomplishment, Evans finished as the first runner-up in the recently concluded Belgian East Flanders Strongest Competition.

    According to reports, Evans served as the dining hall prefect at the Senior High School (SHS) located on the Cape Coast and graduated from Adisadel College in 2015.

  • Guinness World Records responds to Afua Asantewaa after completing her singathon attempt (Details)

    Guinness World Records responds to Afua Asantewaa after completing her singathon attempt (Details)

    Reaction to Afua Asantewaa by Guinness World Records

    In response to Ghanaian media personality, journalist and entrepreneur Afua Asantewaa, who sought to set a new record for the longest singing marathon by an individual, Guinness World Records has released a statement.

    Guinness World Records has confirmed that they are examining (reviewing) Afua’s evidence and promised to make the results public shortly.

    Guinness World Records acknowledged Afua’s achievement after cute_gyebuaxx, a TikTok user, left a comment on a post announcing the record holder asking how Afua’s singing marathon attempt was going.

    “We have been reviewing Afua’s evidence and will be letting her know the results soon,” the World Record responded.

    On December 29, 2023, Afua Asantewaa successfully completed her attempt to set a Guinness World Record, after singing nonstop for an astounding 126 hours and 52 minutes.

    With this accomplishment, the record of 105 hours was surpassed, which was held by Indian singer Sunil Waghmare since 2012.

    On January 6, 2024, Afua Asantewaa submitted the documentation of her performance to Guinness World Records, following her marathon singing feat.

    The official results will be released shortly after the attempt has been verified by the world’s leading authority on record-breaking accomplishments. Check details;