Nigerian teenager aims for Guinness World record with 10,000-square-foot artwork

Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, a 14-year-old Nigerian artist, is attempting to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest artwork on canvas, with a piece spanning 10,000 square feet.

The current record, held by an artist in Qatar, measures 9,652 square feet.

Kanye’s project, titled “Impossibility is a Myth,” aims to raise funds for The Zeebah Foundation’s autism resource center in Abuja, Nigeria, while promoting autism awareness and inclusion through art.

Kanye, a student at The Zeebah Foundation and a fellow of the Society of Nigerian Artists, is the youngest person to attempt this record and the first individual on the autism spectrum in this category.

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The project will launch on August 29, 2024, coinciding with The Zeebah Foundation’s 5th anniversary. The foundation is dedicated to supporting children with autism and their families, and the funds raised will go toward building a state-of-the-art resource center in Abuja.

Key objectives of the project include setting a new Guinness World Record, raising funds for the autism resource center, and showcasing Kanye’s exceptional talent while inspiring others on the autism spectrum.

The initiative calls for public support through donations and partnerships to help create a welcoming space for children with autism in Nigeria and beyond.