A Nigerian doctor and visual artist, Fola David, has made history by surpassing the existing Guinness World Record (GWR) for the world’s largest drawing by an individual.
The massive artwork, spanning an impressive 850 square meters, surpassed the previous record of 629.98 square meters held by Ravi Soni from India.
According to GWR, Soni set the record on 30 November 2021 at Maharana Bhupal Stadium, India.
Soni’s record was the 12th successful attempt according to GWR.
As of the press time, GWR is yet to confirm his record. David commenced his record-breaking attempt on 16 July and completed it on 21 July.
Fola david initially aimed to break the record with an 850-square-meter piece, but his ambition grew during the attempt. His artwork, titled “Unity in Diversity,” features a map of Nigeria highlighting the country’s diverse tribes through their unique attire, languages, art, and essence.
During his attempt, celebrities and dignitaries visited him at the Onikan Stadium venue in Lagos to offer their support and witness his artistic feat firsthand.
Adding to the encouragement, former presidential candidate Peter Obi also visited the stadium, taking time to commend David’s efforts personally.
Amidst the cheers and celebrations on this historic feat, it was not just a win for the medical doctor and artist but a win for nigeria as well.
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