Cook-a-thon: Ghanaian Chef Ebenezer Smith sets new world record for longest cooking

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Ghanaian Chef Ebenezer Smith has set the new Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.

Chef Smith announced his achievement via his Facebook account on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

Chef Smith was accorded the record with a time of 802 hours and 25 minutes.

Chef Smith embarked on his record attempt in March 2024 completing the attempt with an impressive 820 hours of cooking.

Chef Smith cooked for over a month. On March 5, his cook-a-thon drew a star-studded lineup of performers including Praye Tietia, Yaw Tog, Amerado, Kofi Jamar, and Asakaa Boys.

Throughout this extraordinary challenge, numerous celebrities, including Nana Ama McBrown, Clemento Suarez, Kwaku Manu, SDK, and OB Amponsah, visited the Amadia Shopping Centre at Spintex to show their support for the chef’s incredible feat.

His cooking marathon was sponsored by the Amadia Shopping Centre at Spintex where the event was held.