Ghanaian Chef Ebenezer Smith conducted his cooking marathon from February 1 to March 6, 2024, at Amadia Shopping Centre located at Spintex, Accra.
On July 2, 2024, Chef Smith claimed to have set a new record for the longest cooking marathon.
However, his claim was disputed by Guinness World Records (GWR), which stated they never received an application from him, the certificate he presented was not recognized by GWR, and the official record is still held by Alan Fisher of Ireland.
Chef Smith’s arrest at a press conference raised further questions. The event sponsors, Amadia Shopping Centre, explained they had a contract with Chef Smith to support his attempt and were unaware of the press conference he organised.
Adding to the foray, the Chefs Association of Ghana also clarified that Chef Smith is not a registered member despite using their logo during his attempt.
In this interview with GhOne’s Serwaa Amihere, Chef Smith has opens up about his motivation for his actions and his reaction to the aftermath.
Catch the full interview below:
