In an attempt to raise awareness about the challenges faced by autism and autistic people, a 15 -year -old Nigerian boy made global headlines. Guinness World Record For the world Largest art canvas,
Kanyyachukwu tagbo-kekeWhich is autistic, made a work of art with a multicolored ribbon, symbol of autism, surrounded by “emoji” on a canvas at a distance of 12,304 square meters, which is much larger than the size of a specific football area, which is 7,140 square meters.
This artwork was made in November 2024. It was unveiled and was officially recognized by the Guinness World Records organizers in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria during the World Autism Approval Day in April.
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“I felt fine. Happy. Well,” Tagbo-OKK told the Associated Press. His painting assumed the previous world record holder, Imad Salehi, who was about three times older at the age of 42, when he set a record with a 9,652-class-meter canvas.
Tagbo-OKK was born in Canada before going to Nigeria, and his upbringing was challenging, his family said. Many people on the spectrum face stigma and limited resources in Nigeria, but Tabbo-OKK’s family determined them to give them the best support.
Celebrates Nigerian records
The record-breaking effort of a young artist with a campaign called “impossibility a myth,” among the Nigerians was celebrated among the Nigerians.
Nigeria’s Arts and Culture Minister, Hannatu Musawa said that the artwork of Tagbo-OKK was “a beach of hope and inspiration” for people suffering from autism.
Nigerian President Bol Ahmed Teenubu also congratulated the teenager.
He wrote on X, “You are brave, adventurous and firm. Congratulations on your recognition.
Kanyyachukwu’s initiative was aimed at raising funds for Zebah Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing assistance to people with autism and their families.
In Nigeria, like many other countries, autism is often diagnosed later in life and has no official data in the country. However, according to WHO, about one of the 100 children worldwide is autistic.
