Nigerian artist Fola David is seeking the Guinness record for the largest drawing by an individual after spending six days on his piece in a stadium in the commercial capital Lagos.

A drone view of the complete piece covering over 1,000 square meters at Onikan stadium in Lagos, Nigeria on July 21, 2024. REUTERS
The drawing was done by artist Fola David who is seeking the Guinness record for the largest drawing. REUTERS

David, also a medical doctor, said his 1,050-square-meter “Unity in Diversity” artwork, showing two giant hands holding Nigeria’s map, was meant to showcase the country’s cultural heritage.

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, is made up of about 250 ethnic groups, split roughly equally between Muslims and Christians, with ethnic frictions common.

Hannatu Musa Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy (R) shakes hands with Fola David. REUTERS
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, is made up of about 250 ethnic groups, split roughly equally between Muslims and Christians, with ethnic frictions common. REUTERS

“Our diversity should be seen as something that unites us, as something that strengthens us, rather than something that should create that divide between us,” David said after completing his work on Sunday night.

The Guinness World Record body has been informed and will need to certify his work if he is to surpass the record set in 2021 by Indian artist Ravi Soni who drew a 629.98 square meter piece.



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