Ghanaian Chef Ebenezer Smith, known as Chef Smith, recently admitted in an interview to fabricating a Guinness World Record certificate.

He confessed to modifying a certificate found online from the Guinness World Records website, inserting his own details into it.

Chef Smith, who claimed long-time inspiration from Guinness World Records, explained his actions by stating, "They have numerous certificates on their website, so I simply chose one and edited it with my own name."

He also clarified that he is not affiliated with the Ghana Chef Association or any other professional body.

"I'm not a member of the Ghana Chef Association. I do not belong to any organization. Everything is fake and a lie," Chef Smith admitted.

This revelation follows a statement from Guinness World Records (GWR), which stated they were unaware of Smith's attempt to break the record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.

Mr. Agbovi, the General Secretary of the Chefs Association, in an interview with GH One TV, commented on the controversy, saying, "You can call him a chef because he is a professional, but he is not a registered member of the Chefs Association of Ghana." He also expressed disappointment over the fake certificate and the unauthorized use of their logo.

During a press briefing at La Palm Beach Hotel on July 2, 2024, Chef Smith announced he had set a record for the longest individual cooking marathon, claiming to have cooked continuously for 820 hours. His manager, Benny, supported this claim, citing an alleged confirmation email from Guinness World Records (GWR).

However, GWR promptly clarified that they had no record of any application or attempt by Chef Smith to set a record. Madalyn Biefield, GWR's Public Relations Manager, stated unequivocally, "No, this is not true at all. He does not hold a GWR title, and that certificate is not authentic."

The incident has sparked public outrage as it became evident that the certificate Chef Smith presented was likely fraudulent.

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