Guinness World Records declares Chef Smith's certificate as fake

Guinness World Records has declared Ghanaian chef Chef Smith's certificate, which indicates he is the current record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual, as fake.

Replying to an inquiry by Derek Edem Kojo, a Ghanaian journalist with GhOne TV, on the authenticity of the said certificate and the recognition conferred on the chef, Madalyn Bielfield, PR Manager for Guinness World Records, stated emphatically that Alan Fisher holds the current record.

She also confirmed the position of many who suggested the certificate was fake, saying;

"No, this is not true at all. He does not hold the GWR title, and that is not our certificate."

On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, Chef Smith during a press conference held at La Palm Hotel in Accra announced himself as the current GWR title holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.

At the news conference, Chef Smith said, "I am deeply humbled and honoured to announce that I am now the new world record holder for the cook-a-thon".

The inscription on his Guinness World Record certificate, displayed during the event, read:

"The longest cooking marathon (individual) is 802 hours 25 minutes and was achieved by Ebenezer Smith (Ghanaian) in Spintex, Accra, Ghana. From February 1 to March 6, 2024."

The citation indicates that Chef Smith was accorded the record with a time of 802 hours and 25 minutes.

A few minutes ago, I received this mail from @GWR confirming my position yesterday that the certificate by Chef Smith in circulation is not authentic. https://t.co/P8aZl4NmR7 pic.twitter.com/LJVApcXFFy

— #LetsTalkBusiness (@_edemkojo) July 3, 2024