July 22, (THEWILL) – A Nigerian doctor and visual artist, Adefemi Gbadamosi, aka 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 November 30, 2021, at Maharana Bhupal Stadium, India. Soni’s record was the 12th successful attempt according to GWR.
David commenced his record-breaking attempt on July 16 and completed it on July 21. His ambition doesn’t stop here as he also expanded his artwork to a staggering 1,000 square meters, further solidifying his position in the record books.
The drawing, ‘Unity in Diversity’, showcases the diverse ethnic groups of Nigeria through their unique attire, languages, culture, and artistic expressions.
In an Instagram video, he said, “Hi guys, I am so happy to say that we have broken the current record, and all we have to do now is set a new one.”
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.
Among them is the renowned Nigerian chef and GWR holder, Hilda Bassey, aka Hilda Baci, who brought food and supplies to fuel Dr. David’s artistic marathon.
Adding to the encouragement, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, also visited the stadium, taking time to commend Dr. David’s efforts personally.
Furthermore, President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, have both congratulated David on his record-breaking achievement.
In statements shared on their social media handles, they described the achievement as a remarkable one that filled Nigerians with immense pride and admiration.
Since Baci set GWR for the longest cook-a-thon in June 2023, many Nigerians have been inspired to attempt their record-breaking feats.
