A 15-year-old Nigerian son has made headlines after setting a Guinness World Record for the largest art paint in the world in an effort to increase awareness of dementia and the difficulties faced by disabled people.
A colorful ribbon, a sign of autism, was used to create a piece of art that was 12 304 square meters in size, much larger than a typical football field’s 7, 140 square meters, which is a sign of autism.
The work of art was completed in November of this year. Guinness World Records promoters unveiled it and gave it a formal recognition on World Autism Acceptance Day in Abuja, Nigeria.
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” I felt good. glad. ” Very good,” Tagbo-Okeke told the Associated Press. His artwork set the previous record for the largest canvas of 9,652-square meters held by Emad Salehi, who was almost three times his age when he set the record.
Tagbo-Okeke was born in Canada before making his transition to Nigeria, and his lifestyle, according to his home, was difficult. Although Tagbo-Okeke’s home was determined to give him the best help possible, many people on the band face discrimination and limited tools in Nigeria.
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Nigerians hailed the young author’s record-breaking test, which was followed by a campaign titled” Impossibility is a myth”.
Hannatu Musawa, the minister of arts and culture of Nigeria, described Tagbo-Okeke’s artwork as” a beacon of hope and ideas” for those with autism.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the president of Nigeria, even expressed his congratulations to the youngster.
You are tough, bold, and brave. Congrats on being recognized. Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, your history has become a record, and Nigeria is proud of you, he wrote on X.
The Zeebah Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides help for people with autism and their families, was also the target of Kanyeyachukwu’s program.
As in many other nations, dementia is frequently diagnosed later in life, and there is no reliable source of dementia files in Nigeria. However, the WHO estimates that around one in 100 babies worldwide are disabled.
