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Ghanaians in awe as Chef Faila ‘beats’ Nigerian Hilda Baci with culinary skills
Chef Faila
The rivalry between Ghana and Nigeria has taken an interesting twist over the past few days when Chef Faila Abdul Razak began her attempt to break the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest cooking marathon (cook-a-thon) on January 1.
Prior to that, Nigerian Chef Hilda Baci, in 2023, claimed the world cooking record with a 100-hour performance but was later dethroned by Alan Fisher who holds the current record for 120 hours.
Elsewhere, Uganda Chef Dorcus Mirembe had cooked for 144 hours in an attempt to beat the current record, though yet-to-be validated.
In order to be on the safe side, Chef Faila made an outstanding 227 hours of cooking, with 2864 plates served with 156 meals in 10 days just incase the Ugandan’s attempt had been approved.
Her attempt, however had been nothing short of the usual superiority banter between Ghanaians and Nigerians.
With her outstanding presentation and attention to details with her variety of cuisines as compared to Chef Hilda’s, Ghanaians took to social media to celebrate yet another victory.
As they compared the dishes from Chef Hilda and Faila, many thought the Ghanaian’s emergence had settled yet another score and perhaps raised the bar as far as cooking skills were concerned.
“But for Chef Faila, Hilda Baci had scammed all of us that she is the best cook in West Africa,” a Nigerian Facebook user said.
“Hilda Baci must be arrested for the kind of things she prepared and managed to confuse the public that she is the best,” a Ghana-based Nigerian said on Instagram.
“God Bless Chef Faila for showing Nigerians how to prepare proper jollof,” another Ghanaian Facebook user commented.
Many of such comments and counter arguments have emerged since Chef Faila took the interesting challenge which, just like the Sing-a-thon, had attracted patronage and support from Ghanaian dignitaries and celebrities.
Notable among them were the Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Chief of Staff, Frema Akosua Osei-Opare, former First Lady, Lordina Mahama, former Black Stars players, Stephen Appiah, Laryea Kingston and Asamoah Gyan and a delegation from the Chief Imam, Sheik Osman Nuhu Sharubutu.
By Michael D. Abayateye
Kwame Nsiah Apau, widely known as Okyeame Kwame, and the Rap Dacta, celebrated his 50th birthday with the release of a rhythmic reggae tune titled “Clap.”
The song shines a spotlight on applauding those making remarkable contributions to society and encourages people to celebrate the successes of their friends and family.
Just a week after its release, “Clap” has garnered widespread positive reactions from influencers across Ghana, Jamaica, America, South Africa, and other parts of the world.
In one of the reaction videos shared by Okyeame Kwame, renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Richard Nii Armah Quaye, aka RNAQ, expressed his admiration, saying, “Love this song and the lyrics. I want to support its promotion with GHC 100,000. Well done.”
Okyeame Kwame, who had previously promised to build a Paediatric Emergency Ward at Manhyia Hospital in Kumasi before his birthday, would certainly benefit from this generous support for such a meaningful project.
His 50th birthday celebration was a successful all-white event held at +233 Pub and Grill, featuring amazing performances that added to the memorable occasion.
Watch Okyeame Kwame clap visualiser here:
https://youtu.be/qMO-Ufr6Vwc?is=ByivCkKtmUVcHxV_
Organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards 27 have announced “A Touch of Glitter as the official red carpet theme for this year’s ceremony.’’
In a statement issued on Thursday, April 16, Charterhouse indicated that the theme is designed to promote elegance and creativity while maintaining a refined fashion standard.
According to the organisers, the red carpet remains one of the most anticipated moments of the awards, offering artistes, celebrities, and guests the opportunity to express themselves through fashion while celebrating Ghanaian identity.
They explained that for this year’s edition, attendees are encouraged to include subtle elements of shimmer in their outfits.
This, they noted, can be done through fabric choices, embellishments, or accessories, with the focus on elegance rather than excess.
The statement added that the red carpet event will take place on May 9, 2026, at 7:06 pm, ahead of the main awards ceremony.
Head of Public Events and Communications at Charterhouse, Robert Klah, noted that the theme invites guests to explore creativity with sophistication while maintaining a polished appearance.
The organisers further assured that the event will continue to deliver a blend of music, fashion, and culture, making it a key highlight on Ghana’s entertainment calendar.
By Jacob Aggrey
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