Award-winning artist Charles Nii Armah Mensah, better known by his stage name Shatta Wale, has revealed that he plans to travel to Tamale to assist chef Failatu Abdul-Razak in her attempt to set a record for the longest cooking marathon ever undertaken by a single person.In a Facebook post, Shatta Wale stated, “Now I can go to Tamale to eat Faila’s food some, Who wanna go with me ? Tamale my home”.

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Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak is currently undertaking a remarkable challenge to secure a Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. Her culinary marathon, taking place at the Modern City Hotel in Tamale, Northern Region, spans from January 1, 2024, to January 5, 2024.However, it's worth noting that Ugandan chef Dorcus Mirembe, also known as Mama D, has recently achieved a significant feat.

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successfully surpassed the existing Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon, previously held by Irish chef Alan Fisher. Fisher's record stood at 119 hours and 57 minutes. Mama D, with an impressive cooking time of 144 hours and 20 minutes, has now set a new benchmark for this culinary endurance challenge. Her achievement adds a new chapter to the captivating world of culinary records

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and sets a high bar for those following in her footsteps, including Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak's ongoing attempt.

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