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Chef Smith apologises for ‘cooking’ GWR certificate…Nacee pleads for mercy

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Ghanaian Chef, Ebenezer Smith, popularly known as Chef Smith, has apologised to Ghanaians and the world at large for presenting a fake Guinness World Record (GWR) certificate.

Additionally, the embattled Chef also faked some International Chef Association certificate which he admitted and apologised for same.

Last Tuesday, Chef Smith at a press conference in Accra claimed to be the current GWR holder for the longest individual cooking mara­thon, with a remarkable duration of 802 hours and 25 minutes after at­tempting same a couple of months ago.

It was later, however, discovered that Chef Smith only deceived Gha­naians since he had not received the said certificate from the GWR, neither was his application accept­ed to engage in a cook-a-thon.

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The GWR clarified, “the current and true current record holder is: The longest cooking marathon (indi­vidual) is 119 hrs 57 min 16 sec and was achieved by Alan Fisher (Ire­land) in Matsue, Shimane, Japan, from September 28 to October 3, 2023.”

Following social media out­burst, Chef Smith, who was speaking with Serwaa Amihere on GHOne TV in tears, apologised to Ghanaians and the world at large for the embarrassment and lies.

“I render a very big apology on this big platform, and I apolo­gise to the world that I am so sorry. I don’t deserve to live. But in my quest to earn a living, it has landed me in shame I am sorry, and I beg the entire nation,” he expressed.

He also went on to record a video which had since gone viral on social media, in the same tearful mood, apologising for his mistake and asking for forgiveness.

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Joining him to render apologies to Ghanaians was gospel musician, Nacee, who used his social media to promote Chef Smith during his fake attempt.

The musician went on his knees during a show at Peace Fm on Monday to plead with Ghanaians to forgive the Chef as he deserved a second chance.

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 Kay9ice apologises to Shatta Wale

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 Afro-highlife musi­cian, Kay9ice, known in private life as Philip Kay Kissi has publicly apol­ogised to award-winning dancehall musician Shatta Wale and the Shatta Move­ment following his contro­versial remarks about his song.

Kay9ice made the com­ments about Shatta Wale’s song on Adom TV’s Showtime programme with Sally Mann.

Kay9ice believes the comments passed did not sit well with the Shatta Move­ment.

Against this backdrop, in a recent interview on Wontumi TV, Kay9ice ex­pressed regret for his state­ments, clarifying that he never intended to disrespect Shatta Wale.

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“I would like to use this opportunity to apologise to all S.M fans, I might have made some comments which I never intended for it to sound wrong to the fans, I have no intention of dis­respecting such an icon,” Kay9ice added.

Kay9ice is currently promoting his latest release dubbed “Pema”, which is making waves since the release.

 By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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Von Sinu releases debut single ‘Thank You’

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 Von Sinu, an upcoming gospel musician, has released her debut single titled ‘Thank You’ which is gaining popularity on the airwaves and streaming platforms.

‘Thank you’ seeks to appreciate God for his goodness and faithfulness in her life.

 In an interview with The Spectator in Accra, Von, who is also a fashion designer said “looking back at my life and what God has told me about myself, I was grateful.

She said she had to record it and later sent it to a friend who has been very instrumental in her being a gospel singer.

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She said though there were other songs written and recorded, she thought it was prudent to release  ‘Thank you’  as  the Bible  urges believers to give thanks  in Psalm 92:1-2: “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to Your name” 

The song is available on all digital platforms including Youtube, Spotify, Apple music Deezer and Tidal.

By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu

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