Cook-A-Thon: Uganda Chef To Attempt New World Record As Chef Failatu Ends 227 Hours Of Cooking

Cook-A-Thon: Uganda Chef To Attempt New World Record As Chef Failatu Ends 227 Hours Of Cooking

  • A video of a Ugandan chef speaking on her planned world record attempt has gone viral online
  • Mama D stated that she now seeks to set a record as the person to cook for the largest number of people for the longest time
  • She revealed that a request has been sent to Guinness World Records for approval in order for her to proceed

Ugandan chef Dorcus Mirembe, popularly known as Mama D has announced her intent to attempt another cooking world record.

In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh on the X page of @ImaniMulungi, Mama D said she intends to set a new record as the person to cook for the largest group of people for the longest time.

Photo of Mama D and Chef Failatu
Uganda chef to attempt new record Photo credit: @Mama_d256 @FailaAbdulRazak/X
Source: Twitter

Asked by the interviewer whether she intends to challenge Jesus Christ, the young lady, amidst laughter responded no.

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Request sent to the GWR

She revealed that a request has been sent to the Guinness World Records for approval.

This new twist comes after Ghanaian chef Failatu Abdul Razak ended her ten-day cook-a-thon where she cooked for 227 hours.

Initially, Mama D cooked for 144 hours and was hoping to break the current cooking marathon record held by Irish chef, Alan Fisher, who dethroned Nigieria's Hilda Baci after cooking 119 hours and 57 minutes.

At the time of writing the report, the video had raked in over 6000 views.

Watch the video

Mama D reacts to Chef Faila cook-a-thon

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Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Mama D has said she will not embark on another cooking marathon (cook-a-thon) attempt.

The Ugandan said this in reaction to news that chef, Failatu Abdul- Razak was cooking for 240 hours with the hope of dethroning the current cook-a-thon record holder, Irish Chef, Alan Fisher.

Mama D disclosed that she would not return to the kitchen with the hope of cooking for days so that she could be recognized as the individual with the longest cooking time in the world.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Philip Boateng Kessie (Human-Interest editor) Philip Boateng Kessie started writing for YEN.com.gh in 2022 and is the Head of the Human Interest desk. He has over six years of experience in journalism and graduated from the University of Cape Coast in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Philip previously served as a reporter for Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) and as a content writer for Scooper News. He has a certificate in Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: philip.kessie@yen.com.gh.