I Won’t Try Again—Chef Faila Dismisses Second Cook-a-thon Attempt
Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak, aka Chef Faila, has decided not to pursue a comeback in the cooking marathon realm after falling short of the Guinness World Records title.
In a recent interview on GTV with Kafui Dey on March 4, 2024, she mentioned that she plans to leverage her newfound exposure to explore different opportunities and diversify her career.
“I won’t do cook-a-thon again, but I would do so many other activities,” she said.
Chef Faila took the opportunity to express gratitude to the people of Ghana, including prominent figures such as Vice President Dr. Mahmoud Bawumia, former First Lady Lordina Mahama, Chief of Staff Frema Osei Opare, and Second Lady Samira Bawumia, for their overwhelming support.
“People were asking, ‘Why is she crying?’ If these people are in, she should be jumping about. No, I was crying out of gratitude for what God did for me during that period. Touching the hearts of those people,” she said.
She also thanked the prep chefs who helped her behind the scenes, the media, the markets, the women, and the whole nation for their love and support. She said she would do anything to see the togetherness again.
“Behind the scenes of cook-a-thon were prep chefs. We only put one in front, and that was Chef Eric because we couldn’t allow everyone into the kitchen. But then there were so many wonderful ladies at the back, I thank them all,” she said.
She said it was the first time in many decades that a young girl took it upon herself to represent Ghana and had all parties come together regardless of their differences. She said it was extraordinary and she was deeply grateful.
“You have given me love that if I died today, or if I had died if I had fallen during Cucaton, it would have been worth it,” she said.
