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Nigerian Teen Breaks World Record With Largest Art Canvas to Champion Autism Awareness

Fifteen-year-old Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke's record-breaking mural highlights neurodiversity, combats stigma, and raises funds for autism support in Nigeria.

An Ariel view of the canvas painting by Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, a 15-year-old autistic artist who won the Guinness World Record for the largest art canvas, on display at the Eagle Square on World Autism Day in Abuja, Nigeria, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (AP Photo/David Durowaiye)
An Ariel view of the canvas painting by Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, a 15-year-old autistic artist who won the Guinness World Record for the largest art canvas, on display at the Eagle Square on World Autism Day in Abuja, Nigeria, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (AP Photo/David Durowaiye)
Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, Centre, a 15 year-old autistic artist who won the Guinness World Record for the largest art canvas, attends the World Autism Day in Abuja, Nigeria, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (AP Photo/David Durowaiye)
An Ariel view of the canvas painting by Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, a 15-year-old autistic artist who won the Guinness World Record for the largest art canvas, on display at the Eagle Square on World Autism Day in Abuja, Nigeria, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (AP Photo/David Durowaiye)

Overview

  • Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, a 15-year-old autistic artist, created a 12,304 m² mural titled 'Impossibility is a Myth,' officially certified by Guinness World Records on April 2, 2025.
  • The mural incorporates the autism symbol—a multi-colored ribbon—surrounded by emojis, emphasizing awareness, acceptance, and the emotional spectrum of individuals on the autism spectrum.
  • His achievement surpassed the previous record set by Emad Salehi, whose canvas measured 9,652 m², making Tagbo-Okeke the youngest individual to hold this title.
  • The campaign accompanying the record-breaking artwork aims to raise funds for the Zeebah Foundation, which supports autistic individuals and their families in Nigeria.
  • This initiative calls for improved autism resources and early intervention policies in Nigeria, where diagnoses are often delayed due to stigma and limited awareness.