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

Chef Smith

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.

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.

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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Maiden AshantiFest held on Easter

The Ashanti Regional Minister in a pose with the CEO of NFA at Ashantifest

The AshantiFest, instituted to mark Easter in the Ashanti Region, was marked a lot of entertaining activities.

According to the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, the idea to stage a festival was conceived after a request from some youth at a clean-up exercise.

“The whole concept of the Ashanti Festival is to bring out our various sectors, showcase what we have as a region and see how best we will be able to promote inter-sectorial support for each other,” he said.

The festival, which kick-started on April 12, commenced with a clean-up exercise in all the Metropolitan, Municipal and Districts in the Ashanti Region.

A football game between sports presenters and Kumawood actors sparked excitement in the region, and a boxing night followed at the Parade Grounds of KNUST.

There was also a stage play featuring Kumawoood All Stars in ‘Kejetia vs Makola was a highlight , offering both entertainment and though provoking moments.

At the Food Fair and Bazaar held at the Kumasi Cultural Centre, a variety of indigenous Ashanti food was on display, attracting many patrons within the city.

It offered the stage for other cultures to promote their cuisine. The Ghanaian traditional fabrics and locally manufactured clothing featured prominently at the event grounds.

A Science and Technology Fair was also featured as part of the education activities.

A blood donation exercise featured alongside the health screening exercise, which was also opened to the public.

Among the celebrities that graced the occasion were The CEO of the National Film Authority ,Kafui Danku, Actress Nana Ama Mac Brown, Nana Hayford, Funny Face and Kweku Manu.

Others were Bukom Banku, Vivian Jill, Wayoosi, Oboy Siki, Oheneba Jude and Sumsum Ahuofe.

Source; Myjoyonline

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Europe Edition of ‘The Journey” show is impacting lives- Abena Ghana

Ghanaian actress and television personality, Cecilia Gyase Konamah, known in showbiz as Abena Ghana, has disclosed that her Europe edition of ‘The Journey Show’ is impacting lives.

The new edition, which focused on Ghanaians in Belgium, started airing on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 11:30 a.m on Adom TV.

The Journey Show throws the spotlight on the stories of people who have had great life experiences worth sharing to motivate others.

Speaking to The Spectator, Abena Ghana said, she has received a lot of feedback within a short time the new edition started airing.

Abena Ghana further noted that these people are either living abroad or in Ghana preparing to relocate abroad.

“They told us the programme has educated, inspired and motivated them to succeed in their journey abroad. Others were of the view that if they had seen this earlier, their situations abroad would have changed for the better.” she added.

The brain behind the programme, Abena Ghana added that they encouraged her to keep sharing such experiences to serve as a guide to people in their journey of life.

The stories in the Europe edition range from how hard it was for them to travel outside the country, how some of them got their passports as citizens in Belgium and the hustle they went through to achieve all they have now.

“Special thanks goes to Adom TV for being with us all these years, also to all my sponsors on the show, Time Herbal Mixture, Medimafo Herbal Hospital, Givers Clean Care, Nyadua Herbal Mixture, Konamah entertainment and CEO Noks Tv Africa in Belgium for Making this season possible,” she added.

Abena Ghana also expressed appreciation to Queenie Shipping, Dennaac travel consult, Anniluv Shapewear, King Solomon Trading, Macdens electrical in Belgium who made this season possible.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme