Popular Ghanaian chef Failatu Abdul-Razak says that since her cook-a-thon project concluded on Wednesday, January 10, she is gradually adjusting to her newfound star status.
Recently, Faila faced severe criticism and widespread condemnation after it was stated that she was dissatisfied that musicians Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale had not been to Tamale to support her during her cook-a-thon.
However, Faila recently stated on Asaase Radio that her detractors should be patient with her as she still gets used to living the life of a superstar.
“I will tell you that experience is everything. I have never lived that life before, and I need to adjust. I am just ordinary like anyone else, so if I make a mistake, I am not expecting someone to vilify me for it.”
Faila said, “Should I have pretended to jump like I was already a celebrity to have known certain things? No, I have to adjust to that lifestyle, and it takes a gradual process.
“Unfortunately, we have a certain category of people, the moment you are in the limelight, they come out with all forms of negativity and vilify you and forget all the good things you have done. But unfortunately I am not someone you can bully,” Faila said.
On Wednesday, January 10, Faila formally put a stop to her bid to smash the record for the longest cooking session by a single person and garnered national attention.
Though official confirmation from Guinness World Records is still pending, she easily beat the current record held by Irish Chef Alan Fisher (119 hours and 57 minutes) with an astounding 227 hours under her belt.
On January 1, 2024, at midnight, Chef Failatu set out on an ambitious expedition with the initial goal of reaching the finish line early on January 5.
But she persevered, pushing the marathon to January 10 thanks to her unshakeable perseverance and culinary prowess. She won over many admirers with her wide variety of continental and local delicacies throughout the entire ordeal.
