Ghanaian Chef Faila Abdul Razak has recently shared profound insights into her Guinness World Record (GWR) attempt for the longest cooking marathon, highlighting its impact beyond the culinary realm.

In a recent interview with Berla Mundi on TV3, Chef Faila emphasised that the cook-a-thon, held in the Northern region, transcended being a mere culinary challenge.She pointed out that it played a significant role in combating drug abuse in the region.

"Before the cook-a-thon, we were combating drug abuse in the Northern region, which was severe at that time. Despite our efforts to steer the youth away from it, the same drug addicts participated in the Cook-a-thon for 24 hours. They refrained from smoking for extended periods because it was prohibited on the premises," Chef Faila remarked.

She expressed unwavering belief in the importance of her endeavour, stating that even if she had perished during the marathon, it would have been a sacrifice worth making.

"If anyone asked me that question, I would have said it's worth it. My people would have forever celebrated me for a noble cause. Haven't our peers died from terminating illegal pregnancies or succumbed to peer pressure for various illegal activities?" she questioned passionately.

Commencing her record attempt on January 1, 2024, Chef Faila dedicated an astonishing 227 hours to cooking.Despite the bid being unsuccessful due to rest break violations, she received widespread praise and recognition for her dedication.

As a result of her remarkable efforts, Chef Faila received an invitation from the Ghana Tourism Authority to represent the country at the International Horticultural Expo in Doha, Qatar.