“You Did Well” – George Quaye Praises Chef Smith Despite Social Media Backlash.

Renowned media personality George Quaye has shown support for Ghanaian Chef Ebenezer Smith amidst the torrent of social media criticism.

Chef Smith recently confessed to falsifying his claim of breaking the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest cooking marathon, igniting a nationwide scandal.

From February 1 to March 6, 2024, Chef Smith undertook an ambitious cooking marathon at the Amadia Shopping Centre in Spintex, Accra. On July 2, he announced that he had set a new world record.

However, GWR quickly debunked his claim, clarifying that they had no record of an application from Smith and that the certificate he presented was a forgery. The official record for the longest cooking marathon still belongs to Alan Fisher of Ireland.

The backlash was swift, with social media erupting in disappointment and mockery.

The Amadia Shopping Centre, which had sponsored his endeavor, had him arrested for breaching the contract they signed before he started his culinary journey. Additionally, the Chefs Association of Ghana disclosed that Smith was not a registered member, despite using their logo to promote his attempt.

Amidst the chaos, George Quaye, CEO of Image Bureau, took to his Facebook wall on July 6, 2024, to offer a message of understanding and encouragement.

George Quaye began by acknowledging that Chef Smith did well, despite his deep disappointment and anger, sentiments shared by many Ghanaians.

He emphasized that Smith’s apology was commendable, even though he had lied to everyone. “In Ghana, owning up to mistakes isn’t always easy. We roast hard and can make you even hate yourself for doing the right thing,” Quaye wrote. He challenged Smith’s extreme reaction to the backlash, particularly his expression of feeling undeserving of life because of the lie. “Come on dude! Take that back! You absolutely deserve to live! Trust me, there are people who’ve done far worse walking around just fine,” Quaye stated.

While not excusing Smith’s deception, George Quaye highlighted the importance of handling mistakes with integrity. He suggested that the courage to apologize and own up to errors is a trait many could benefit from.