Nigeria may now boast a new Guinness World Records titleholder.
Lola Mewu, the Nigerian artist, aspired to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest duration spent painting, and she has successfully accomplished this remarkable achievement.
From Saturday, October 28, 2023, to Wednesday, November 1, 2023, Lola Mewu diligently created various artworks, and a few of them have already been auctioned.
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Precisely at 4:30 AM on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, Lola Mewu set aside her paintbrush, having surpassed the previous record holder, Roland Palmerts of France, who painted 60 artworks in 60 hours, by achieving an impressive 82-hour milestone.
Many of Lola’s paintings feature throwbacks from childhood, like playing in class, visiting a call centre, and looking out the window.
Nigerian dancer and fellow Guinness World Records attempter, Kaffy, called in to encourage Lola. Influencers like Saskay and Adeherself were also in attendance to offer support.
A huge congratulations to Lola for achieving this great feat.