Chief Leen, in the sacred fire of Haitian memory, sets an eternal record in the heart and soul of a bruised people

She did it! Yes, she did it — and she did it for us, for Haiti, for this wounded but unshakeable land. From April 7 to 15, 2025, Danaisa Excellent, known and cherished as Cheffe Leen, cooked tirelessly for 192 hours, breaking the previous world record of 168 hours. But beyond the figure, there is the symbol. It is not simply a culinary performance. It is an offering, a sacrifice, a prayer, a song of love addressed to her people. In the oppressiv…