The popular Ghanaian chef notable for her Guinness World Record (GWR) attempt for longest cooking marathon Faila Razak also known as Chef Faila has disclosed that she was a dedicated banker at the Bank of Africa.She shared her journey from the corporate world to the culinary spotlight, unveiling the story behind her Guinness World Record attempt for the longest cooking marathon.

As a University of Development Studies graduate, Chef Faila initially pursued banking as a homage to her parents, earning accolades for her exemplary work and effective marketing at the Bank of Africa in Tamale.Despite her success in the banking sector, she couldn't ignore her burning passion for cooking, prompting a courageous decision to resign and pursue her true calling.

Recalling her transition, Chef Faila highlighted the challenges of submitting her resignation three times before it was accepted due to the significant impact she had on the bank.Undeterred, she plunged into the culinary world without formal qualifications, gaining experience at renowned establishments such as Aliu Mahama Hotel and Mafara Hotel, as well as exposure to top chefs in Indian and Chinese restaurants.

Chef Faila expressed immense satisfaction in following her culinary dreams, emphasizing her desire to be associated with food.Her record-breaking cook-a-thon attempt and the positive responses from clients stand as a testament to the life-altering decision she made to pursue her passion in the culinary realm.Having concluded her at­tempt, the official Guinness World Records X page expressed anticipation, asserting, “We look forward to reviewing her evi­dence!”